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James Scott Memorial Fountain - Photos

The James Scott Memorial Fountain during a cold winter sunset - Photo from Jan 2, 2022

The restored Scott Fountain in 2015

A view at the James Scott Memorial Fountain on Belle Isle - Jan. 23, 2022

A view of the James Scott Memorial Fountain from a distance - Aug. 20, 2024

A statue of the fountain's namesake, James Scott, sits next to the landmark.

A view at the James Scott Memorial Fountain on Belle Isle - Jun. 19, 2024

The restored Scott Fountain in 2015

A view of the James Scott Memorial Fountain photographed with a 75 year old Leica lens - Jan. 2, 2022

The restored Scott Fountain in 2015

The restored Scott Fountain in 2015

The Scott Fountain at sunset

A lion from the Scott Fountain with the Renaissance Center looming in the background

The Scott Fountain at sunset

The Scott Fountain at sunset

The Scott Fountain at sunset

James Scott Fountain

The sun casts beautiful color on the James Scott Memorial Fountain.

One of the fountain's majestic lions

The James Scott Memorial Fountain eats up most of the western end of Belle Isle.

The Scott Fountain at night.

The Scott Fountain at night.

A view at the James Scott Memorial Fountain on Belle Isle - Jan. 23, 2022