The James Scott Memorial Fountain during a cold winter sunset

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The restored Scott Fountain in 2015

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

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The restored Scott Fountain in 2015

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The restored Scott Fountain in 2015

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The restored Scott Fountain in 2015

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The Scott Fountain at sunset

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

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The Scott Fountain at sunset

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The Scott Fountain at sunset

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The Scott Fountain at sunset

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James Scott Fountain

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

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One of the fountain's majestic lions

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

Photo from the Detroit Free Press archives.

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The Scott Fountain at night.

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The Scott Fountain at night.

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