Collections record Beta

Water Fountain

2008-27-1

Water or drinking fountain - octagonal shaped metal base. Fluted metal column which tapers slightly to top. Octagonal shaped copper bowl, shallow with lip. Metal spout which comes from center but is placed to one side of bowl. Drain in center for water. Two screw holes on one side of bowl (near spout) - probably for now missing handle.

This water fountain was placed on the Litchfield Green in the 1930s by the Village Improvement Society. At their July 13, 1936 meeting it was recorded,“Mr. Brewster reported that Mr. M.V. Moraghan would furnish and install a white china drinking fountain in the center park, about fifteen feet from the South curb and eighteen inches from the walk, for the sum of $92.00. After considerable discussion as to type and color, it was voted to have the Committee make further inquiries about the type of fountains used in playgrounds, and also if one could be procured in gray or green color instead of white.” The drinking foundatin was replaced by a newer fountain in 2008 by the Litchfield Garden Club.

35" long x 13" diameter of base x 11 1/4" diameter of bowl

• metal
• copper