Horace E. Dodge Fountain - Detroit
The fountain was constructed with 2 Million Dollar to honor automobile pioneer Horace E. Dodge and his son. The money was bequeathed by the widow Anna Thompson Dodge in 1971.
The 30’ high fountain made out of stainless steel, is composed of a ring suspended between two inwardly canted supports
A black granite pool is directly under the ring.
The fountain is located at Hart Plaza at the riverfront in Detroit.
When we were there, the water was turned off.
| Name of the Roadside Attraction: | Horace E. Dodge Fountain |
| Parking: | no - better by foot |
| Time required: | 20 minutes |
| Descripton: | Futuristic fountain to remember Horace E. Dodge |
| Next town: | Detroit, MI |
| Findable: | easy in town |
| Fee area: | no fee |
| Giftshop: | no |
| Food or drinks: | no |
| Kind of attraction: | US Landmark / Art |
| Best time to vistit: | all year (in winter no water) |
| Address: | Horace E. Dodge Fountain, Detroit, MI 48226 |
| Directions: | Follow Woodward Ave trough Downtown to Riverfront (Hart Plaza) |
| Opening Hours: | 24/7 |
| Last visited: | September 2019 |
