Dolphin Fountain
circa 1935 / Arthur Cox & George Carruth / Toledo
This limestone fountain is built into a wall in the plaza and depicts an old-style dolphin with long, sinuous tail and open mouth. The fountain was originally carved by Arthur Cox and was later restored in 1998 by local artisan George Carruth.
Location: Toledo Zoo & Aquarium, 2 Hippo Way
Title
Dolphin Fountain
Description
This limestone fountain is built into a wall in the plaza and depicts an old-style dolphin with long, sinuous tail and open mouth. The fountain was originally carved by Arthur Cox and was later restored in 1998 by local artisan George Carruth.
Date
circa 1935
Subject
Source
Personal communication with the zoo's Educational Coordinator, Mitchell Magdich, June 22, 2021.
Publisher
Ohio Outdoor Sculpture
Type
Identifier
2077
Location City
Location County
Location Notes
Skeldon Plaza
Location Site
Location Street
2 Hippo Way
Location Type
Artist Notes
WPA Artisan
Materials
Inscription
The plaque to the right reads:
"Dolphin Fountain"/
"Circa 1935"/
"Sculpted by Arthur Cox"/
"Restored 1998 by George Carruth"
"Dolphin Fountain"/
"Circa 1935"/
"Sculpted by Arthur Cox"/
"Restored 1998 by George Carruth"
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