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The Clarence Buckingham Memorial Fountain is one of Chicago's most prominent landmarks, considered to be the city's unofficial "front door" due to its location at the intersections of Congress Parkway and Columbus Drive in Grant Park. The fountain was constructed in 1927, designed by architect Edward H. Bennett at the behest of Kate Sturges Buckingham, honoring her late brother Clarence. It is one of the largest fountains in the world today, shooting water to heights of 150 feet, and is meant to mimic the Palace of Versailles' famed Latona Fountain. It is designed to allegorically depict Lake Michigan, adorned with statues by French sculptor Marcel F. Loyau that are meant to symbolize the four states that border the lake. Daily fountain shows may be observed on the hour between mid-April and mid-October, running between 8:00am and 11:00pm. During the winter months, the fountain is decorated with Christmas lights as part of the city's holiday festivities.
301 S Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL 60605, Phone: 312-742-3918
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