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Depew Memorial Fountain

  • Type: Sculpture

  • Travel Genus: Sight
  • Sight Category: Object


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Timeline

Y/M/D Association Description Place Locale Food Event
1913/00/00 Emma Ely Depew Benefactor Upon her death, Emma Depew bequeaths $50,000 to the City of Indianapolis to erect a memorial fountain in honor of her husband, Dr Richard Depew, in "some park or public place where all classes of people may enjoy it." University Park Indianapolis
1915/00/00 Karl Bitter Artist The commission for the Depew Memorial Fountain is awarded to Karl Bitter. In 1915, Mr Bitter was killed in a traffic accident before completing the sculpture. University Park Indianapolis
1916/00/00 Henry Bacon Architect Architect Henry Bacon designs the setting for the "Depew Memorial Fountain" in Indianapolis, Indiana. University Park Indianapolis
1919/00/00 Alexander Stirling Calder Sculptor Staying true to Karl Bitter's overall design, Alexander Stirling Calder completes the Depew Memorial Fountain at University Park in Indianapolis, Indiana. University Park Indianapolis
1919/00/00 Alexander Stirling Calder Artist Staying true to Karl Bitter's overall design, Alexander Stirling Calder completes the Depew Memorial Fountain at University Park in Indianapolis, Indiana. University Park Indianapolis

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Particulars for Depew Memorial Fountain:
Sight Category Object
Art Type Sculpture
Historic Use Work of Art




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