Chicago, Clarence Buckingham Memorial Fountain

Chicago, Clarence Buckingham Memorial Fountain

Once again we are indebted to Wikipedia for this information:  “a Chicago landmark in the center of Grant Park. Dedicated in 1927, it is one of the largest fountains in the world. Built in a rococo wedding cake style and inspired by the Latona Fountain at the Palace of Versailles, it is meant to allegorically represent Lake Michigan. It operates from April to October, with regular water shows and evening color-light shows. During the winter, the fountain is decorated with festival lights.”  And who was Clarence Buckingham?  Either Google or the caption on the reverse of this unused postcard will tell you.  Grade: 2

Name: Chicago, Clarence Buckingham Memorial Fountain

From: USA AND (SOME) TERRITORIES/Illinois

Code: 10114199

Price: $2.00