Columbus Fountain

ID: 5200 ~ Source: Library of Congress, Carol M. Highsmith Collection ~ Creator: Carol M. Highsmith ~ Date: 1980-2010
This file appears in: Columbus Fountain and Plaza
Columbus Fountain

A photograph of Columbus Fountain with Union Station behind it. The fountain features a large central column with multiple symbols related to Christopher Columbus's journey from Europe to the Americas.

This file appears in: Columbus Fountain and Plaza

The Columbus Fountain tells the story of the explorer’s journey from Europe to the Americas in 1492. With multiple symbolic figures throughout its design, the fountain takes center stage at its location. At the center, Christopher Columbus stands…