The fountain was first erected in Glasgow’s Kelvingrove Park for the 1888 International Exhibition. In 1890, the it was transported 2.5 miles to a new location on Glasgow Green. It was then moved for a 2nd time in 2004 to outside the front entrance of the People’s Palace.
The highly decorative fountain is made out of red terracotta bricks built around an iron framework. Terracotta was chosen because it was a durable weather-resistant material that could be worked with quickly.
The Doulton Fountain is the largest fountain ever constructed of terracotta. The fountain’s height from its base to the apex is 46', and the base has a diameter of 70'.
Fountains
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By: kkeps
