City of Fountains is the unofficial nickname of Kansas City, named as such for its hundreds of historic and iconic fountains located throughout the city's downtown and suburban areas. 48 publicly-operated fountains are showcased throughout the city, including the spectacular J.C. Nicholas Memorial Fountain, which was originally constructed in 1910 in Paris and recovered from a New York scrapyard in 1951 for installation near Kansas City's Country Club Plaza. Equestrian figures adorn the fountain, with each representing one of the world's most renowned urban rivers. All of the city's public fountains are turned on at once each April during Greater Kansas City Fountain Day, a favorite civic celebration and photo opportunity. Visitors can explore the city's fountains as part of self-guided tours.