Dolphin Fountain, (sculpture).

Dolphin Fountain, (sculpture).

Simon, Louis, sculptor.

Cheney, Harold, architect.

Dolphin Fountain, (sculpture).

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Sculpture: bronze; Base: marble.

Sculpture: approx. 48 x 30 x 21 in.; Base: approx. 22 x 108 x 58 in.

Bronze sculpture of a leaping dolphin. The back of the fish is curved; its tail under its body. Small waves surround the bottom of the fish. The dolphin stands on a small pedestal which is flanked by bronze reeds on either side. The pedestal is centered against the back wall of a low, square marble fountain pool.

Animal -- Dolphin

Outdoor Sculpture -- Florida -- Miami Beach

United States Postal Service, Miami Beach Branch, 1300 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida 33139

The sculpture and fountain are placed at the end of a plaza near the main post office. The plaza and post office building are listed on the National Historic Register.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Florida, Miami survey, 1995.

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