Horse Trough Fountain

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Horse Trough Fountain
Horse Trough Fountain
ArtistUnknown
YearUnknown
Type
  • Fountain
  • sculpture
Medium
  • granite
Location Portland, Oregon, United States
Coordinates 45°32′09″N122°42′50″W / 45.535815°N 122.713757°W / 45.535815; -122.713757
Owner Portland Water Bureau

The Horse Trough Fountain is a small historic fountain in Portland, Oregon, United States. It is located in the Wilamette Heights neighborhood on the corner of NW Thurman Street and NW 31st Avenue. [1]

While the exact date of installation is unknown, it was installed sometime in the early 20th century. According to a study conducted by National Geographic , the fountain was built after money was raised by local schoolchildren who felt bad for workhorses pulling loads up the hill. It was also used as a human drinking fountain. [1]

In present day, the fountain is primarily used for dogs. [2]

References

  1. 1 2 "Northwest Portland | Fountains". City of Portland, Oregon. Archived from the original on 2023-08-28. Retrieved 2023-08-28.
  2. ↑ Hottle, Molly (2011-07-19). "Northwest Portland fountain put back in place after vandalism". The Oregonian . Archived from the original on 2023-08-28. Retrieved 2023-08-28.
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