Administered by City of Boston Office of Cultural Affairs Boston City Hall, Room 716 Boston Massachusetts 02201
Located Post Office Square Franklin, Pearl, Congress, & Milk Streets Boston Massachusetts
Date:
1992
Notes:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Massachusetts survey, 1996.
Image on file.
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Summary:
Two fountains are at either end of the north-south axis of Post Office Square. At the north entrance of the park (near Milk Street) is a large fountain (no. 1) that consists of a ring of five columns topped with a ring containing tiny fountain spouts. Water pours though the center of the ring into a circular fountain basin that surrounded by more tiny fountain spouts. At the south entrance (near Franklin Street) is a small fountain (no. 2) that consists of a simple geometric design constructed with glass and bronze pieces.
