A little eye candy from the fountain that makes West Park in downtown Franklin more commonly referred to as Fountain Park. It's quite a piece of sculptural waterworks. Thousands of prom goers have made this the destination for their photos over the years. Wedding parties have ventured here and even a wedding or two has taken place with this grand centerpiece as a backdrop.
According to the Smithsonian Institute The fountain was erected in memory of Albert G. Egbert (d. 1896), a local physician and one-time member of Congress. It has undergone many repairs over the years, including basin repairs (1928 and 1995); repairs made after a 1929 wind storm broke off Venus' arms and the foot of the maiden facing West Park Street); and repairs made in 1979 under efforts spearheaded by the Franklin Jaycees. The fountain was repainted in 1995.
It's captured many a photographer's eye, including this one from time to time.
According to the Smithsonian Institute The fountain was erected in memory of Albert G. Egbert (d. 1896), a local physician and one-time member of Congress. It has undergone many repairs over the years, including basin repairs (1928 and 1995); repairs made after a 1929 wind storm broke off Venus' arms and the foot of the maiden facing West Park Street); and repairs made in 1979 under efforts spearheaded by the Franklin Jaycees. The fountain was repainted in 1995.
It's captured many a photographer's eye, including this one from time to time.
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