Humane Society Fountain
About the Sculpture
This fountain was donated by the National Humane Alliance in 1908 after formation of Lincoln's Humane Society in January, 1907. It is one of at least 70 similar fountains placed in communities throughout the United States. The fountain includes a granite horse watering trough, lions head spigots, and small water basins at the base. It was originally placed in the center of M street between 8th and 9th streets. As cars became popular, the fountain was considered to be a traffic obstacle and was removed. It was placed at 7th & Q streets in 2006.
The National Humane Alliance distributed about 125 fountains to various cities throughout the US between 1902 and 1915. They were intended to provide drinking water for horses, other animals and even humans. The Alliance was founded in 1897 by Hermon Lee Ensign and when he died in 1899, he left much of his wealth to build these fountains. There were two primary designs for the fountain.
About the Artist
The fountains were produced by the Bodwell Granite Co., in Vinalhaven, ME. This company also supplied the stone blocks for the Brooklyn Bridge.
Additional Information
Height: 6 ft. 8 in.
Width: 6 ft.
Location
7th & Q St, Lincoln 68501 View Map
40.815994, -96.711073
7th & Q St ,
Lincoln 68501
7th & Q St ,
Lincoln 68501
Humane Society Fountain