City of Alliance Central Park Fountain

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]

City of Alliance Central Park Fountain
Fountain in 2010
City of Alliance Central Park Fountain is located in Nebraska
City of Alliance Central Park Fountain
City of Alliance Central Park Fountain is located in the United States
City of Alliance Central Park Fountain
LocationJunction of 10th St. and Niobrara Ave., Alliance, Nebraska
Coordinates42°6′17″N 102°52′8″W / 42.10472°N 102.86889°W / 42.10472; -102.86889
Arealess than one acre
Built1935
NRHP reference No.90001772[1]
Added to NRHPNovember 28, 1990

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 1930s by a nationally recognized manufacturer, General Electric." Twenty thousand dollars was raised for its renovation in 1988.[2]: 6 

References

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  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ a b Debra Lopheide and Carol Ahlgren (June 28, 1990). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: City of Alliance Central Park Fountain / NEHBS # BX01-67". National Park Service. and accompanying six photos from 1935 to 1990
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