Pioneer Fountain, Greeley, Colorado. Erected by the Greeley Tribune, circa 1916
Scope and Contents
RG021_05_04_0007. One postcard; b/w; 5.50 in. x 3.50 in. Published by Arthur Capper, Denver, Colorado. Black and white photograph of the Pioneer Fountain located in Lincoln Park in Greeley, Colorado.ÃÂ The fountain, designed by Richard Ernesti, professor of art and drawing at Colorado State Teachers College from 1904-1915, was dedicated on July 30, 1907. The fountain was built over what was at one time an artesian well. Stones in the fountain came from General Palmer's estate near Colorado Springs.ÃÂ Pioneers also donated a stone from the Mammoth Cave, ores from England and Africa, shells from Maine, an Indian feed grinder, a large jardinere and a petrified snake.ÃÂ At one time a gazebo stood over the fountain but was later moved to Island Grove Park.
Dates
- circa 1916
Creator
- From the Collection: State Normal School of Colorado (Greeley, Colo.) (Organization)
- From the Collection: Colorado State Teachers College (Organization)
- From the Collection: Colorado State College of Education (Organization)
- From the Collection: Colorado State College (Greeley, Colo.) (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.20 Linear Feet (1 box)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the University of Northern Colorado Repository
University Libraries
James A. Michener Library L119
Campus Box 48
Greeley CO 80639
library.archives@unco.edu