Buckingham Fountain

Famous City Landmark

Description

This beautiful public piece of art sits in Grant Park and attracts crowds during the day and at night, as it runs until 11pm. Every hour, the fountain puts on a beautiful water show, featuring streams of water that shoot 150 feet into the air. At night (starting at dusk), the water display is accompanied by beautiful light and music shows for an entertaining effect. The fountain was constructed and given to the people of Chicago in 1927 by philanthropist Kate Buckingham to remember her brother, Clarence. She even endowed the city with a fund to ensure its upkeep and repair, so taxpayers wouldn't have to foot the bill. The fountain has become one of the city's most beloved attractions, and the four sea horses that adorn it can be recognized across the country.