Chicago Sights

Buckingham Fountain

#229 of 830 things to do in Chicago

#6259 of 27275 things to do in North America

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  • Transport
    • Red Line to Harrison
  • Hours
    • 10am-11pm mid-Apr-mid-Oct

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Lonely Planet review for Buckingham Fountain

This is one of the world’s largest squirters, with a 1.5 million gallon capacity and a 15-story-high spray. Wealthy widow Kate Sturges Buckingham gave the magnificent structure to the city in 1927 in memory of her brother, Clarence. She also wisely left an endowment to maintain and operate it. The central fountain symbolizes Lake Michigan, with the four water-spouting sea creatures representing the surrounding states.

 

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