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Crown Fountain Facts & Figures

Learn about the artist who designed Crown Fountain's and other interesting facts below. If you'd like the full story behind Crown Fountain's construction or how to visit, please visit the Crown Fountain Attractions Page.

 

 

 

 

SCHEDULE

Commissioned – 2000
Completion – July 2004
Dedication – July 24, 2004

SIZE

Towers – 50’ high
Pool – 232’ long

DESCRIPTION

Crown Fountain in Millennium Park is an interactive fountain composed of two glass-brick towers, with mixed media (light, LED display, water) united by a black granite pool.

OWNER

City of Chicago

ARTIST

Jaume Plensa
Barcelona, Spain

ARCHITECT

Krueck + Sexton
Chicago, Illinois

ENGINEER

Halvorson Kaye Structural Engineers
Chicago, Illinois

CONTRACTOR

W.E. O’Neill Construction
Chicago, Illinois

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

U.S. Equities Development
Chicago, Illinois