Breyman Fountain facts for kids
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The fountain in 2017
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| Year | 1904 |
| Location | Salem, Oregon, United States |
| 44°56′21″N 123°02′01″W / 44.93925°N 123.03348°W | |
The Breyman Fountain, also known as the Breyman Brothers Fountain, is an old outdoor fountain. You can find it in Willson Park, right next to the Oregon State Capitol building in Salem, Oregon, United States. No one knows for sure who created this fountain.
About the Breyman Fountain
What Does It Look Like?
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The Breyman Fountain is made of metal and has a fancy design. It stands about 10 feet (3.0 m) tall. It sits on a concrete base.
On the back of the fountain, you can read a special message. It says: "PRESENTED TO THE CITY OF SALEM OREGON / BY / BREYMAN BROTHERS / 1904". This tells us who gave the fountain to the city and when.
A Look Back in Time
This fountain was originally a watering trough for horses. Imagine horses stopping here for a drink! It's the only historic structure left in Willson Park from when the second capitol building was there.
The Breyman family gave the fountain to Salem in 1904. It was a gift to remember the pioneers who helped build the area. It was placed where the Breyman brothers could see it from their homes.
Over the years, the fountain has changed a bit. In the late 1930s, a statue that was on top of the fountain disappeared. Later, in the 1950s, a sculpture of an eagle was placed there instead. Flowers grew where horses used to drink water. Family members say that the original sculptures were melted down to be used as metal during World War II.
In 1993, experts from the "Save Outdoor Sculpture!" program checked on the fountain. They wanted to see how well it was holding up.
