Rosenberg Fountain - Galveston, TX
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N 29° 18.250 W 094° 47.014
15R E 326776 N 3243005
In 1898, the estate of Swiss-born Galveston banker and philanthropist Henry Rosenberg commissioned public fountains to supply water for thirsty people, horses, dogs, and cats.
Waymark Code: WMZM6A
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 11/29/2018
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City of Galveston Website"Rosenberg's will specified "not less than ten drinking fountains for man and beast," but the bequest proved large enough to fund seventeen. Each bore a different, often classical, design by J. Massey Rhind and was crafted of light gray granite. Seven fountains remain of the original seventeen."
TITLE: Rosenberg Fountain (15th Street and Ball Avenue)
ARTIST(S): John Massey Rhind
DATE: 1898
MEDIUM: Granite
CONTROL NUMBER: IAS TX001081
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PHYSICAL LOCATION:
15th Street and Ball Avenue / Galveston, TX
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