Newlands, Francis Griffith, Memorial Fountain - Washington, DC/Chevy Chase MD
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The Francis Griffith Newlands Memorial Fountain is located in Chevy Chase Circle along Western Avenues which is the border between Chevy Chase, MD and Washington D.C. NW
Waymark Code: WM19Z0Z
Location: District of Columbia, United States
Date Posted: 05/15/2024
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The Francis Griffith Newlands Memorial Fountain has a 2' high 60' diameter basin constructed of stone blocks. A large nozzle in the center sprays multiple jets of water. The central jet of water rises as high as 30' into the air. The fountain was designed by Edward W. Donn Jr. in 1933. It was erected in the center of the park-like traffic circle in honor of the founder of Chevy Chase, and later Senator from Nevada, Francis Griffith Newlands. The fountain was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007 and is operated by the National Park Service as part of Rock Creek Park.
The south end of the basin is inscribed:
FRANCIS GRIFFITH NEWLANDS
1846 - 1917
Senator from Nevada
HIS STATESMANSHIP HELD TRUE REGARD FOR THE INTERESTS OF ALL MEN
Founder of Chevy Chase
THIS FOUNTAIN ERECTED IN 1933 AUTHORIZED BY ACT OF CONGRESS
A bronze plaque on the ground beneath the above inscription is inscribed:
The Chevy Chase Land Company of Montgomery County, Maryland
On the Occasion of its 100th Anniversary
1890 - 1990
Rededicates this Circle and Restores this Fountain
in Memory of its Founder
Senator Francis G. Newlands
Street address:
Chevy Chase Circle
Connecticut Avenue, NW and Western Avenue, NW
Washington, DC United States
20015
County / Borough / Parish: District of Columbia/Montgomery
Year listed: 2007
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering
Periods of significance: 1925-1949
Historic function: Recreation And Culture
Current function: Recreation And Culture
Privately owned?: no
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 2: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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