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Memorial Fountain, ~1919

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Memorial fountain circa 1919

If you are a current or former UA Wildcat you will enjoy seeing this picture of the Memorial Fountain, shot by Tom Marshall not long after it was dedicated in 1919.

In her outstanding book, A Photographic History of the University of Arizona 1885-1985, Phyllis Ball wrote: "Situated at the west entrance of Old Main, the Memorial Fountain, honoring those UA students who lost their lives in World War I, was the gift of Alexander Berger, an uncle of Alexander Tindolph Berger, one of those to whose memory it is dedicated. Designed by Tucson architects, Lyman and Place, it cost $5,500. The Cactus Garden continued to flourish on its western side."

Phyllis Ball used this Tom Marshall photo in the book. What is interesting is that the picture in the book (p. 124) is flipped horizontally. The one I scanned today has Tom Marshall's hand written notes on it, so I can tell.

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That's a beautiful water fountain. Fountains like this are even nicer in hot climates like the Univ. of Arizona. All the people and desert animals are attracted by them.

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