Thatcher Memorial Fountain

Thatcher Memorial Fountain a fountain located in City Park, Denver, Colorado, was created by sculptor Lorado Taft and dedicated in 1918.

The fountain, dedicated to the memory of Joseph Addison Thatcher who died in 1918 consists of a central figure representing “The State” or “Colorado” surrounded by three groups, “Loyalty”, “Love” and “Learning.”[1]

Joseph Addison Thatcher was a wealthy Denver businessman and banker.[2]

Love
Loyalty

References

  1. ↑ ‘’Art in Denver: Architecture, Sculpture, Murals, Stained Glass, Paintings, Collections, A Guide To Things Worth Seeing’’, Compiled by the Fine Arts Committee of The City Club of Denver, Denver, 1928 p. 27
  2. ↑ http://files.usgwarchives.org/co/denver/bios/thatcher.txt

Coordinates: 39°44′41″N 104°57′25″W / 39.74480°N 104.95685°W