City of Alliance Central Park Fountain

City of Alliance Central Park Fountain
Fountain in 2010
Location Junction of 10th St. and Niobrara Ave., Alliance, Nebraska
Coordinates 42°6′17″N 102°52′8″W / 42.10472°N 102.86889°W / 42.10472; -102.86889Coordinates: 42°6′17″N 102°52′8″W / 42.10472°N 102.86889°W / 42.10472; -102.86889
Area less than one acre
Built 1935
NRHP Reference # 90001772[1]
Added to NRHP November 28, 1990

The City of Alliance Central Park Fountain, located at 10th St. and Niobrara Ave. in Alliance, Nebraska, was built in 1935 by Civilian Conservation Corps workers. In 1935, it was spectacular, having colored lights and timers. It was completed in time for "Stampede Days" of June, 1935, in Alliance.[2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990.[1] It was deemed locally significant "in the area of engineering as an excellent example of an electrically powered, colored-light fountain produced during the 1930's by a nationally recognized manufacturer, General Electric." Twenty thousand dollars was raised for its renovation in 1988.[2]:6

References

  1. 1 2 Staff (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. 1 2 Debra Lopheide and Carol Ahlgren (June 28, 1990). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: City of Alliance Central Park Fountain / NEHBS # BX01-67" (PDF). National Park Service. and accompanying six photos from 1935 to 1990

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