Fountain of Knowledge
Date Unknown / Steve Smith / Bryan
Two white, square columns hold up one end of a triangular section. The other end is anchored by several slender, curving rods that cascade down to the concrete base, resembling a flow of water.
Location: Bryan Arts and Education Center, 325 W High St.
Title
Fountain of Knowledge
Fons E. Doctrina
Description
Two white, square columns hold up one end of a triangular section. The other end is anchored by several slender, curving rods that cascade down to the concrete base, resembling a flow of water.
Creator
Publisher
Ohio Outdoor Sculpture
Type
Identifier
2156
Location City
Location County
Location Notes
Near the corner of W. High St. and S. Beech St.
Provider Qualifier
Donated by
Provider Entity
The class of 1942
Location Site
Location Street
325 W High St.
Location Type
Inscription
Plaque installed on base,
"Fons E. Doctrina"/"Fountain of Knowledge"/"By Steve Smith"/"Donated by the Class of 1942"
"Fons E. Doctrina"/"Fountain of Knowledge"/"By Steve Smith"/"Donated by the Class of 1942"
Condition Notes
The cascading rods are showing a significant amount of rust patches through the white paint, as are several other areas of the sculpture. Probably around 5% of the surface area is showing rust. July 2021.
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