Drinking Fountain, (sculpture).

Drinking Fountain, (sculpture).

Unknown, sculptor.

Drinking Fountain, (sculpture).

Fountain of Life, (sculpture).

Fountain: concrete or grey granite; Foundation: concrete or grey granite.

Fountain: approx. 5 ft. x 3 ft. 4 in. x 1 ft. 7 1/2 in.

(On front of fountain, below basin, raised lettering:) FOUNTAIN OF LIFE!/MY WARP IS THE RAIN FROM HEAVEN!/MY WOOF, THE BEAMS OF THE MORNING!/THERE IS NO POISON IN MY CUP!/DRINK AND LIVE! (On rear of fountain, incised lettering:) FOR GOD AND HOME/AND NATIVE LAND/BRIM YOUR CUPS WITH NECTAR TRUE/THAT NEVER WILL MAKE SLAVES OF YOU. unsigned

A large square drinking fountain adorned on the front with a gable and a small basin. At one time a face was carved in the cavity behind the basin but it is now missing.

Outdoor Sculpture -- New York -- Auburn

Administered by City of Auburn, Parks & Recreation, 24 South Street, Memorial City Hall, Auburn, New York 13120

Located Hoopes Park, 100 South Heinman Avenue, Auburn, New York

The drinking fountain may have once been located at the intersection of five avenues, but the area is now a four lane highway.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, New York survey, 1994.

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