The Merrill Fountain, at left, on Campus Martius about 1920.

Photo from the Burton Historical Collection; Retouching by Helmut Ziewers

Kids frolick in the fountain in Palmer Park shortly after it was moved there.

Photo from the Walter P. Reuther Library; Retouching by Helmut Ziewers

The Merrill Fountain in its original, water-filled splendor.

Photo from the Burton Historical Collection; Retouching by Helmut Ziewers

The Merrill Fountain in the 1950s, after it was moved to Palmer Park.

Photo from the Walter P. Reuther Library; Retouching by Helmut Ziewers

The fountain after its relocation

Burton Historical Collection, Detroit Public Library; Retouching by Helmut Ziewers