Bicentennial Fountain

The Bicentennial Fountain, created in 1976 to commemorate the United State's 200th anniversary as a nation, is in Town Lake Park at the northwest corner of South First Street and Riverside Drive. The metal and rock sculpture/fountain was created by artist Ken Fowler.

From the plaque:

Bicentennial Memorial Sculpture and Fountain
"Heritage - Festivals - Horizons"
The sculpture and fountain symbolize the three-word theme of America's Bicentennial Celebration. "Heritage" is recalled by the granite boulder base connotating stability and dependability. It is a link with our past. Water symbolizes "Festivals" as it is an exuberant material, creating visual excitement. The form of the sculpture is an abstraction of the flag - a universal symbol of celebration. The sweeping arcs of the steel, while recalling the flag, symbolize "Horizons" - our soaring expectations for the future. The deep red-brown color echoes the sacrifices of Americans in defense of our ideals.
Presented to the City of Austin
By the Austin Board of Realtors
July 4, 1976

From Arguendo & Dixi's Daily Austin Photo

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