Clarence F. Buckingham Memorial Fountain, Chicago, IL

About Clarence F. Buckingham Memorial Fountain

Buckingham Fountain is a Chicago landmark in the center of Grant Park. Dedicated in 1927, it is one of the largest fountains in the world. Built in a rococo wedding cake style and inspired by the Latona Fountain at the Palace of Versailles, it is meant to allegorically represent Lake Michigan. It operates from April to October, with regular water shows and evening color-light shows.

Clarence F. Buckingham Memorial Fountain is located at 301 S. Columbus Dr. in Chicago, IL.

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