Navy Memorial Fountain, (sculpture).

Navy Memorial Fountain, (sculpture).

Renick, William, sculptor.

Navy Memorial Fountain, (sculpture).

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Sculpture: coral stone, concrete; Base: concrete.

Sculpture: approx. H. 28 x Diam. 21.

Fountain consisting of a sculptural centerpiece. A concrete lantern-like feature tops a tall round cylinder. Niches are located on the side of the cylinder, allowing water to flow to a platform below. The cylinder is covered with coral stone; the platform is concrete. The platform, over which the water flows down into a pool, is supported by a round base which sits in the center of the fountain pool. The base is also covered with coral stone.

Occupation -- Military -- Navy

Outdoor Sculpture -- Florida -- North Miami

Administered by City of North Miami, Public Works, 776 N.W. 125 Street, North Miami, Florida 33150

Located West Dixie Highway & 132nd Street N.E., North Miami, Florida

Inscription on rim of fountain once read: "For all those brave men who gave their lives at sea for God and Country."

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Florida, Miami survey, 1995.

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