In Celebration of the 200th Anniversary of the Founding of the Republic
- Neighborhood: Grant Park Museums
- 230 S. Columbus Drive
- Chicago, IL 60603
- 312-443-3600
Two 40-foot long elements within a shallow rectangular pond compose this abstract fountain. Water flows down the V-shaped shaft and over its regular horizontal grooves; water spills from the deep crevice carved along the upper surface of the horizontal cylinder like a waterfall. The sculptor, Isamu Noguchi (1904-88), indicated that these abstract shapes are transcriptions of nature, with the vertical section like a tree through which water rises and the horizontal "log" an underground water source. The fountain was erected in 1976 for the U.S. Bicentennial.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Columbus and Jackson.
- Parking:
- Street. Monroe Street Garage.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 24 hours, seven days a week.
- Recreation Facilities:
- Garden Fountain
Features
- Features:
- Free Admission and Scenic View
