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Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
George E Kessler Architect
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." Depew Memorial Fountain
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. Depew Memorial Fountain
1916/00/00 Henry Bacon Architect Architect Henry Bacon designs the setting for the "Depew Memorial Fountain" in Indianapolis, Indiana. Depew Memorial Fountain
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. Depew Memorial Fountain
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. Depew Memorial Fountain
1920/00/00

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Particulars for University Park:
Criteria Architecture-Engineering
Area of Significance Art
Architectural Style Beaux Arts
Sight Category Historic District
Criteria Historic Event
Area of Significance Landscape Architecture
Historic Use Outdoor recreation
Historic Use Park
Owner State
Historic Use Work of Art



US National Registry of Historic Places Data »

Accurate at time of registration:

PLACE DETAILS
Registry Name:
Registry Address:
Registry Number: 89001405
Resource Type:
Owner: State
Architect: Kessler,George Edward
Architectural Style: Beaux arts, Other
Attribute: City Beautiful Movement
Other Certification: Date received-pending nomination
CULTURAL DETAILS
Level of Significance: Local
Area of Significance: Landscape architecture, Art
Applicable Criteria: Event, Architecture-Engineering
Period of Significance: 1900-1924, 1875-1899, 1925-1949
Significant Year: 1920
Historic Function: Landscape, Recreation and Culture
Historic Sub-Function: Work of art (sculpture, carving, rock art), Outdoor recreation, Park
Current Function: Recreation and Culture, Landscape
Current Sub-Function: Work of art (sculpture, carving, rock art) Park Outdoor recreation

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