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Lewis Fountain

One of the gargoyle heads and drinking bowls on the Lewis Fountain, Yarmouth, NS, 2006. : Heritage Division, NS Dept. of Tourism, Culture & Heritage, 2006
  • Presentation plaque on the Lewis Fountain, Yarmouth, NS, 2006. : Heritage Division, NS Dept. of Tourism, Culture & Heritage, 2006
  • West side of fountain showing the Town of Yarmouth's heritage plaque on the Lewis Fountain, Yarmouth, NS, 2006. : Heritage Division, NS Dept. of Tourism, Culture & Heritage, 2006

Character-Defining Elements

The character-defining elements of the Lewis Fountain include:



- location at northwest corner of Main and Argyle Streets in the south end of Yarmouth, near the waterfront;

- octagonal shape base topped by a square tower;

- bronze casting;

- ornamentation of gargoyle heads, four bowls, decorative plaques and a large urn on top;

- commemorative plaque with name of donor;

- bronze plate on base with name of maker;

- prominent visibility in a mini-park setting at a four-way intersection.

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Argyle and Main Streets
Yarmouth, Nova Scotia

Also called: South End Fountain

Construction Date 1895

 

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