Lotta's Fountain
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pecanpie2205
Essex, UK1,054 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
Came across this beautiful 1875 fountain whilst exploring SF.
The fountain became the meeting place for survivors of the 1906 earthquake as it was one of the only structures still standing in that area.
There is much more to this ornate fountain which is worth reading up on.
The fountain became the meeting place for survivors of the 1906 earthquake as it was one of the only structures still standing in that area.
There is much more to this ornate fountain which is worth reading up on.
Written 9 July 2023
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Carlos G
Selma, CA2 contributions
Sep 2020
Just learned about the story of Lotta Crabtree from episode of “Death Valley Days”. season 2 episode 9. It lead me to your website to read the many wonderful reviews from your readers. As a lifelong Californian with a interest in history of our state and nation, I was so happy to read that the fountain still stands and in amazement of how the small kindness from one individual can impact the lives of citizens today in our modern times. You can bet this is one sculpture I will certainly seek out to admire myself on my next visit to the city by the bay.
Written 21 September 2020
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mini
Fremont, CA1,79,518 contributions
Jan 2020
On my walk on Market I went to see Lotta's Fountain. This used to be a water hole for horses It is also a memorial to the 1906 earthquake.
Written 30 January 2020
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Scott
San Francisco, CA5,239 contributions
Oct 2019 • Solo
This fountain won't mean much to you unless you know the backstory. The best way to get the backstory is to take the free San Francisco City guides walking tour of the 1906 earthquake. Horses used to drink from this fountain. This was a public water fountain.
Written 5 October 2019
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misopiso88
Seattle, WA27,582 contributions
Jun 2019 • Solo
Lotta's Fountain is a cool piece of SF history...worth the detour if you have a chance. A plaque commemorates its role as a meeting point in the aftermath of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and fire.
Written 8 July 2019
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geotech522
5,594 contributions
May 2019 • Solo
The fountain was donated as a gift to the City of San Francisco by actress Lotta Crabtree in 1875 and was located on Market Street. After the 1906 Great San Francisco earthquake and fire, the fountain was a gathering place for the people of San Francisco. Some say it was the only source of drinking water in the city, but it was a symbol of hope and fellowship for the people of quake-stricken San Francisco. It is a beautiful fountain at the corner where Geary, Market and Kearny Streets intersect. It is a national historic monument. The details of the lion heads on the fountain are quite beautiful and striking.
Written 21 May 2019
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Wanderering1
Lake Macquarie, Australia743 contributions
Sep 2018
Tucked away in a part of the old town area is this beautifully designed fountain which was donated to the city. It proved to be an invaluable addition as, after the great earthquake and fires, it was the only source of drinking water.
Written 12 November 2018
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Geoff Y
Wollongong, Australia503 contributions
Jul 2018 • Couples
Would not go out of my way to see this but as we were heading to Chinatown took a photo. Not much to see.
Written 6 July 2018
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Stephen B
Larbert, UK249 contributions
Aug 2017 • Couples
A lovely work of art and a real piece of History. A focal point in a City being ravaged by fire. How many folk gathered here to see if there loved ones were still alive.....I wonder !
Written 9 April 2018
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA16,361 contributions
Sep 2017
The traditional place where survivors meet on the anniversary of the quake, now just a place to remember. A pleasant fountain and monument on Market Street downtown.
Written 14 October 2017
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