Ridin' the waves?
Birge Waterfountain, Whitewater, Wisconsin
When I took my daughter back to University this week I decided to take a photo of the water fountain.
I love all of the colors that are to be found in the copper.
The fountain was donated to the town on July 4th, 1903 by Julius Birge.
At the time , it was one of the largest fountains in the country. I find that especially odd since
Whitewater is a very small town.
Whitewater is a very small town.
This photo is a part of the bottom section.
Perhaps I'll take another photo in Summer-when there is water in it!
Dawn/RoseMorninStar
Rose I love old fountains!! I think they are so interesting and so very detailed for when they were made. It seems that details don't matter to most folks now a days but I love intricate things were back then. Love it!!
ReplyDeleteVana
Very cool fountain. I would also love to see it when the water is running. I suppose it would just freeze up in your winters there. Lovely patina from the copper. Great photo.
ReplyDeleteJules
I love the colours time and the water has given to the figures. :D
ReplyDeleteUm. I don't wanna be the pervert in the group but what is that between the sprite-boy's legs? Casting mistake? Or...er...
ReplyDeleteI don't like it.
ReplyDeleteNo, not the picture, but the statue.
Not a big fan of water work statues.
I think they're grotesque and the "art" is just downright weird...
Calma