Fountain of the Great Lakes, or Spirit of the Great Lakes Fountain, is an allegorical sculpture and fountain by Lorado Taft. The bronze artwork, created between 1907 and 1913, depicts five women arranged so that the fountains waterfall recalls the waterflow through the five Great Lakes of North America.
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Beautiful park to relax and take rest, lot of shade to enjoy the great fountains and right across the road from Art Institute of Chicago.
The B.F. Ferguson Fountain of the Great Lakes
Sculptor: Lorado Taft Location: South Garden, Art Institute of Chicago Year Completed: 1913 (installed 1913–1915) Commissioned by: B.F. Ferguson Monument Fund
The Fountain of the Great Lakes is one of the most celebrated public sculptures in Chicago, created by renowned American sculptor Lorado Taft. Commissioned by the Benjamin F. Ferguson Fund, which aimed to beautify the city with public art, this fountain symbolizes the interconnected nature of the five Great Lakes—Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie,...
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FreeThe Art Institute South Garden steps from Michigan Ave was designed by Dan Kiley and dedicated in 1967. The garden contains honey locust trees, cockspur hawthorn trees, low lying shrubs and bushes, and season interest bulbs and plantings. A sculpture 'Fountain of the Great Lakes' or 'Ladies of the Lakes' designed by Master Sculptor Lorado Taft 1860-1936 was dedicated in 1913. Taft was a devoted artist and created many interesting sculptures in his lifetime. Research wikipedia for an extensive list of...
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Stumbled on this fountain behind the Art Institute and wow—total surprise.
It feels like a secret spot in the middle of the city and there were quite a number of locals stealing a moment spot for their lunches around midday. I sat for a bit just listening to the water and people watching.
If you’re into art, nature, or just need a breather, this place is worth a quick detour. Bonus: great spot for a peaceful photo or a...
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