City of Alliance Central Park Fountain - Alliance, Nebraska
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
N 42° 06.297 W 102° 52.154
13T E 676178 N 4663625
Artistic fountain built by WPA in Central Park in Alliance, Nebraska.
Waymark Code: WM21QB
Location: Nebraska, United States
Date Posted: 08/20/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Hikenutty
Views: 43

"The Alliance Central Park Fountain was constructed in 1935 by Works Progress Administration and city parks department crews. It is historically significant as an electrically powered, colored-light fountain. The fountain, first activated during Alliance's "Stampede Days" celebration in June 1935, was in continuous use during the summer months until the mid-1970s when it fell into disrepair. In 1989, however, money was raised to restore the fountain. The restoration did not change the historic appearance of the octagonal concrete structure." ~ Nebraska State Historical Society website

It should be noted that the fountain is time controlled and the fountain show is on the half hours.
Project type: Park structure/building (other than lodge)

Date built or created: 1935

Location: Alliance Central Park

City: Alliance, Nebraska

Condition: Pristine condition

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