San Francisco is marking a milestone anniversary for one of its most storied landmarks, Lotta's Fountain, the first public monument that has graced the intersection of Market and Kearny Street for one and a half centuries. According to a press release by the San Francisco Arts Commission, a celebration is in order as the fountain turns 150 this year.
In celebration of this historical event, an online history program was offered for free in partnership with SF Heritage, an organization dedicated to preserving San Francisco's architectural and cultural identity. Ralph Remington, Director of Cultural Affairs, said, per the San Francisco Arts Commission, "For 150 years, Lotta's Fountain has held a special place for many San Franciscans, and from its home along Market Street, has been part of many celebrations and remembrances that have come to shape San Francisco." A golden bronze hue will light up City Hall next Tuesday, to match the iconic fountain at sunset.
The 24-foot-tall cast iron, bronze, and glass fountain not only reminds the city of its resilience but has also been a site for commemorating the 1906 Earthquake and Fire. In partnership with the San Francisco Public Library, the Arts Commission will release a limited edition commemorative library card featuring historic and modern images of the fountain.
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