Merrill Fountain - Photos
Merrill Fountain
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The Merrill Fountain in Palmer Park in August 2023, no weeds but still in pretty bad shape.
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This grotesque once spewed water into these reservoirs, which are now filled with nasty, stagnant water.
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A group of young Detroiters hangs out along the fountain. The empty platforms once held turtles that spat water.
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The Italian Renaissance splendor of the Merrill Fountain
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Detroiters once hung over these balconies, perhaps tossing coins into it for good luck.
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Weeds have seeped through the cracks of the decaying fountain.
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A drum circle performs next to the fountain in June 2010.
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The back of the fountain and a large chunk of stolen railing at right.
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The fountain has been left to rot in Palmer Park since being moved there more than 85 years ago.
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Someone stole the turtle head off this jet.
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The beautiful Italian Renaissance design has been marred by vandals.
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This grotesque once spewed water into these reservoirs.
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A detail of one of the ornate lion heads.
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The Merrill Fountain in April 2015
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The three empty platforms once held turtles that spat water.
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The Merrill Fountain in August 2023.
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The back of the fountain in August 2023
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A detail of one of the ornate lion heads.
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