The City Of Fountains Kansas City, local to more outdoor fountains than any other metropolis in the country began its tradition of fountains for sensible reasons: Water was a major aspect in the expansion of Kansas City, and from the start water fountains were a crucial feature of the city. In the late 1800s, the Humane Society of Kansas City began constructing water fountains over natural springs to provide both humans and animals with a readily accessible supply of clean water. The city began constructing its first outdoor fountain during 1899 and was part of a proposal to renovate the city's parks and boulevards. It was the ambition of the early city officials to produce a beautiful city whose boulevards would equal those of Paris and outdoor water fountains that would rival those of Rome. Focusing on the building of pubic water fountains proved to be an exceptional way for the city to position its water-based beginning at the same time as beautifying the bordering areas. Garden fountains have very much become a component of what separates Kansas City from other cities. Although not mandatory, it is likely that any main building will include a ornamental fountain. While the list is always increasing, over 200 public outdoor fountains can now be found in Kansas City. There are additionally enormous numbers of personal garden water fountains found in houses around the city. While the amount of fountains is of city pride, it is also the originality of the diverse fountains that truthfully makes Kansas The City of Fountains. Some wall and water fountains have been made as references to other well-known fountains in Europe, even as others were depicted from important local historical events and others imitate today's contemporary design concepts. The J.C. Nichols Memorial Fountain is the most well-known and most often photographed. It was devoted in 1960; however the history of the fountain began decades before. The fountains offer a pool with an 80-foot diameter. Four mounted figures standing more than 10 feet high circle a two-tiered basin at the center of the pool. Even though the genuine significance of the four figures is not obvious, it is considered that they represent four of the world's great rivers, the Rhine, Seine, Mississippi and Volga. The figure that stands for the Mississippi is a mounted alligator with a spear in its jaws, thrown by a Native American. Smaller figures of kids riding dolphins also circle the mid basin. The core fountain shoots water up to 30 feet and the dolphins shoot towards the center. One of the most lighthearted and whimsical fountains in Kansas City is the William Volker Memorial Fountain. The outdoor fountain was devoted as a memorial to citizen philanthropist, William Volker in 1958, who had died 11 years earlier. A Swedish artist named Carl Milles planned the fountain. The figure at the core is St. Martin of Tours, a patron saint of France. Saint Martin's tale is when he was still a soldier he met a drifter on a extremely cold day and offered the gentleman half of his cloak In addition of a part of comedy to the water fountain, Milles uses some angels around St. Martin. One angel was playing with the wrong end of a flute and another had a wristwatch. Four angel figures encircle St. Martin, who is envisioned mounted on a stallion. Three of the figures are underneath him, while the angel performing the flute is on a pedestal over him. The figures sit in a large glossy pond. The outdoor fountain jets jet water from two pools next to the main one. The Eagle Scout Memorial Fountain was formerly part of the Seventh Avenue clock at Pennsylvania Station in New York City. While the station was tattered down, Kansas City petitioned to get hold of the timepiece monument and replaced its features with an Eagle Scout tribute. The Quattro Lion 3-Tier Garden Fountain is a fine example of the large tiered style. The Courtyard Lion Fountain is a big outdoor fountain handcrafted in the USA and made of cast stone, which is offered in a lot of different finishes. This unique outdoor fountain is certain to be the perfect addition or accent to any garden setting or even a stately center piece if your have a majestic circular drive in front of your house. The Quattro Lion 3-Tier Pond Fountain displays class and elegance with its impressive cast stone handcrafted by artisans to be gorgeous and sturdy.