Lotta's Fountain
Lotta's Fountain
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pecanpie2205
Essex, UK1,214 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 July 9, 2023
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misopiso88
Seattle, WA24,967 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 July 8, 2019
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Bigredmachine
Salt Lake City, UT2,241 contributions
Apr 2017 • Friends
This beautiful cast-iron fountain with lion's-head spigots is much more interesting once you know the historical context. It was donated to the city of San Francisco in 1875 by the American actress Lotta Crabtree. Crabtree was one of the the most popular and highest paid actress in the 1870's and 1880's. In the aftermath of the 1906 earthquake, this easily recognizable fountain served as a meeting point for survivors (a plaque commemorating this is can be found here).
After 124 years of service at Market street and 3rd avenue, the fountain was totally refurbished to its 1875 appearance and is designated both a San Francisco Landmarks and the list of U.S National Historic Places.
If you are here at 5:12 a.m. on April 18 (the time and date of the 1906 earthquake) you can see a commemoration of the 1906 earthquake. participants, many in period costume, hang a wreath on the fountain to commemorate all victims of the earthquake.
After 124 years of service at Market street and 3rd avenue, the fountain was totally refurbished to its 1875 appearance and is designated both a San Francisco Landmarks and the list of U.S National Historic Places.
If you are here at 5:12 a.m. on April 18 (the time and date of the 1906 earthquake) you can see a commemoration of the 1906 earthquake. participants, many in period costume, hang a wreath on the fountain to commemorate all victims of the earthquake.
Written April 2, 2017
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William S
San Francisco, CA685 contributions
Apr 2013 • Family
This cast iron fountain was constructed in San Francisco prior to 1875 and was the meeting point for victims of the April 18, 1906 earthquake that demolished the city from the earth's rage underneath and from atop, also, the resulting fire. It was here that Luisa Tetrazzini, entertained San Francisco's opera lovers on Christmas eve, 1910. Every year on April 18 at 5:12am, hardy locals congregate here and commemorate one of the world's most famous earthquakes. Former New Yorker, Lotta Crabtree donated the cast pillar to the City 10 years after the quake. Located at the confluence of 3 famous streets, Market, Kearney and Geary, Lotta's Fountain is a peek into the early days of one of this world's best cities. Visit this monument and drink in the history while reading the plaques. San Francisco has a number of nick-names, Lotta's Fountain, and its history ,is one reason why our home is called "the city that knows how".
Written July 2, 2013
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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 September 21, 2020
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA17,711 contributions
Mar 2017 • Solo
There is a gathering each year in front of this fountain to mark the anniversary of th 1906 earthquake. It's a handsome fountain in the middle of downtown, a meeting place.
Written April 5, 2017
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Daniel A
Beijing, China35,130 contributions
Jul 2015 • Couples
We took the hop on / off bus and we heard about the importance of this statue but we didn’t get off. We learned it had withstood fires, earthquakes and still remains today thus it is relished by the people of San Francisco and signifies hope and endurance.
However, upon closer inspection, it’s really not that pleasing to the eye. It’s still a symbol and worth a look.
However, upon closer inspection, it’s really not that pleasing to the eye. It’s still a symbol and worth a look.
Written August 6, 2015
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PrestonGuild
United Kingdom56,035 contributions
Aug 2014 • Family
We whizzed past this on the Big Bus tour. Lotta's Fountain is regarded as one of the oldest surviving monuments in the city. Donated in 1875 and it survived the earthquake of 1906.
Written July 31, 2015
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Wanderer
San Francisco, CA96 contributions
Jul 2015 • Solo
It is a simple fountain that is not hard to find, and you walk right past it if you are exploring San Francisco's downtown. It isn't the fountain that is import, in fact, it really isn't all that pretty, but its history is so very very important to San Francisco. You can read all about that here: http://www.artandarchitecture-sf.com/financial-district-san-francisco-december-13-2011.html
Written July 3, 2015
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bbb57aolcom
san francisco1,106 contributions
Jun 2014 • Solo
This statue has lots of history, but from a strictly aesthetic perspective, it is just ok. If you don't see it when you are in town, you won't be missing anything special.
I have seen the hop on-hop off busses go by the statue and tell the history (which is quaint), but I like other statues (Banker's Heart; Mechanics Monument) better. Just a personal preference.
I have seen the hop on-hop off busses go by the statue and tell the history (which is quaint), but I like other statues (Banker's Heart; Mechanics Monument) better. Just a personal preference.
Written June 24, 2014
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