Public Art

The Ancient Mariner

This plaque by Robert Garrison is of a clipper ship.

Public Art

Sea Lion Fountain

The Sea Lion Fountain, designed by Robert Garrison, was installed in 1922. The 60-foot by 30-foot basin features two bronze sea lions, being ridden by cherubs, facing each other from opposite sides of the pool.

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Pinhorn Statue and Fountain

Little angel/cherub holding grapes and a bowl. Had a fountain attached to it originally. 

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Elizabeth Allen Sopris Memorial; Sundial and Flagpole

The Sopris Memorial (a stone seat, a pool, and a small statue of a boy at whose feet is a bronze sundial) was another gift to Denver by S. T. Sopris in memory of his mother Elizabeth Ellen Sopris, in 1925. The memorial is just west of the pavilion, although the pool began to leak …

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Benedict Fountain

This architectural sculpture by Maurice Bardin features a fountain with lions.

Public Art

Eagle

This sculpture by Joseph Nicolosi is of an eagle that sits atop the City and County Building.

Public Art

Old City Hall Bell

This sculpture by Carol Candelaria is of the old city hall bell. 

Public Art

Norgren Fountain (seal fountain)

This bronze sculpture by Louis Paul Jonas is a fountain featuring two seals.

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Untitled (U Shape)

This sculpture by Anthony Magar features two red abstract “u” shapes. 

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Antique Chinese Sundial

Chinese style quartz sundial. The sundial is a replica of the original that was installed in 1941. The the polar chart at its base features Western astrological signs. The chart also includes an explanation of how to calculate the hour based on the position of the gnomon’s shadow. Lastly, there’s also an unmissable clue to one …

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