Albert Capsouto Park

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Canal Street Fountain

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Artist:
Elyn Zimmerman
Dedicated:November 12, 2009
Location:bounded by Canal, Varick, and Laight Streets
Description:sculptural fountain comprised of a series of cascading canal "locks"
Architect:Gail Wittwer-Laird, RLA
Materials:Kenoran Sage Granite, honed and thermal finishes
Dimensions:8' h (tower), 114' l
Fabricator:Berardi Stone Setting, Inc. 20 Haarlem Ave. White Plains, NY 10603, and Atlas Roll-Off GC, 895 Essex Street Brooklyn, NY 11208
Donor:Milstein Foundation ($500K)

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