James Scott Memorial Fountain
The James Scott Memorial Fountain is a monument located in Belle Isle Park, in Detroit, Michigan. Designed by architect Cass Gilbert and sculptor Herbert Adams, the fountain was completed in 1925 at a cost of $500,000. The lower bowl has a diameter of 510 ft (160 m) and the central spray reaches 125 ft (38 m). The fountain honors the controversial James Scott, who left $200,000 to the City of Detroit for a fountain in tribute to himself.
| James Scott Memorial Fountain | |
|---|---|
| Artist | Cass Gilbert & Herbert Adams |
| Year | 1925 |
| Type | Marble |
| Location | Belle Isle Park Detroit, Michigan |
| 42.33506°N 82.99931°W | |
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