Officially known as the 'Clarence Buckingham Memorial Fountain' is one of Chicago's most popular landmarks. The fountain is located in Grand Park at the center of a formally laid out garden. Its one of the largest fountains in the world, the Buckingham Fountain measures 85m/280ft in diameter. It features 134 jets powered by 3 pumps, its central jet pushes water up to 46m/150ft high. The Buckingham Fountain was the official begining for route 66 in Chicago.
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Buckingham Fountain
Officially known as the 'Clarence Buckingham Memorial Fountain' is one of Chicago's most popular landmarks. The fountain is located in Grand Park at the center of a formally laid out garden. Its one of the largest fountains in the world, the Buckingham Fountain measures 85m/280ft in diameter. It features 134 jets powered by 3 pumps, its central jet pushes water up to 46m/150ft high. The Buckingham Fountain was the official begining for route 66 in Chicago.
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