Thatcher Memorial Fountain

Sculpture in Denver, Colorado, U.S.
39°44′41″N 104°57′25″W / 39.74480°N 104.95685°W / 39.74480; -104.95685

Thatcher Memorial Fountain a fountain located in City Park, Denver, Colorado, was created by sculptor Lorado Taft and dedicated in 1918.

The fountain, dedicated to the memory of Joseph Addison Thatcher who died in 1918 consists of a central figure representing The State or Colorado surrounded by three groups, Loyalty, Love, and Learning.[1]

Joseph Addison Thatcher was a wealthy Denver businessman and banker.[2]

References

  1. ^ ‘’Art in Denver: Architecture, Sculpture, Murals, Stained Glass, Paintings, Collections, A Guide To Things Worth Seeing’’, Compiled by the Fine Arts Committee of The City Club of Denver, Denver, 1928 p. 27
  2. ^ http://files.usgwarchives.org/co/denver/bios/thatcher.txt [dead link]

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