Lord Memorial Fountain, (sculpture).

Lord Memorial Fountain, (sculpture).

Pope, John Russell, 1874-1937, architect.

Lord Memorial Fountain, (sculpture).

Dedicated Oct. 1, 1910.

Marble, sandstone.

Sandstone and marble fountain consisting of an architectural element centered along a low back wall. A semi-circular fountain pool stands in front. The roof of the architectural element is arched and supported by four columns. There is a niche carved in the center facade of the element; a bas-relief lion's head water spout is carved near the top of the niche. Two globes top the outer ends of the low back wall.

Homage -- Lord, John H.

Occupation -- Other -- Businessman

Outdoor Sculpture -- New Jersey -- Somerville

Administered by Somerset County, Somerville, New Jersey

Located Somerset County Courthouse, East Main Street & Grove Street, Somerville, New Jersey

The fountain was a bequest to the county by Alleine Lord in memory of her brother John H. Lord, a prominent businessman in Somerville. Cost of the fountain was more than $14,000; $2,000 of which was bequeathed by Lord. The pipes to the fountain were removed ca. 1940 for use in the war effort.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, New Jersey survey, 1996.

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