July 2016

Fountain at Full Blast with Lights!

Event, Fountain / July 28, 2016

Until the plaza brickwork begins (within weeks), the fountain is to stay full-on from 6AM to 11PM. The construction should finish several days before the September 24, 2016, Rededication. Video: Marshall Square Park 1889 Fountain running daily for the first time in 60 years. Engraving for the first batch of granite coping stones, surrounding the

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This happened today…

Event, Fountain / July 14, 2016

Tom—from our contractor, Pebble Pools—turned on and tested the Marshall Square Park fountain for the first time. With all seven sprays performing, it’s a glorious sight. Much more work needs doing, like installing the new fence and restoring the surrounding plaza; but it felt so good to see the sprays rising after over 60 years.

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