Neumann Lighted Water Dome - Waukesha, WI
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The water fountain and dome is a replica of the original. It can be located in Theodora Youmans Park in Waukesha, WI.
Waymark Code: WM2HX5
Location: Wisconsin, United States
Date Posted: 11/08/2007
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The fountain within the dome can be located at 200 W Broadway in Waukesha, WI.
The following is taken from the plaque near the water dome:
"The Waukesha Water Utility constructed a glass dome over the reservoir on North Street in the 1930's. During the Depression, people gathered to see the cascading water and colored lights. The dome was the only one of its kind in the country. The dome served a practical purpose as the water was aerated to remove chemicals and odors.
The fountain was turned off during the Second World War. In 1959, the water was turned on again. The fountain was refurbished again in 1972. In 1984 the aeration system was not working, and in 1986 the dome was dismantled.
Due to the initiative of Mayor Carol Lombardi (1998-2006), the "Neumann Lighted Water Dome", a model of the original, was dedicated in Theodora Youmans Park. People once again can gather to see the cascading water and colored lights."
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