Artist: Architect Arnold Brunner
Installed: 1985
The East Wing Fountain, also called the Veterans’ Memorial Fountain, is a natural gathering place—and attraction—for visitors, residents and workers alike. It was installed in 1985 as part of the Capitol’s East Wing expansion. The fountain mesmerizes visitors with its computerized water displays in season, generally Memorial Day through October.
Architect Arnold Brunner created a 1916 master plan for the Capitol Complex. Once our gem of a Capitol building was in place, it was Brunner who envisioned the Capitol Complex surrounding it. However, Brunner passed away in 1925, never having the opportunity to see his plan finalized. The Capitol East Wing was designed in the post-modern style to complement the Italian Renaissance style of the Capitol, by Pennsylvania’s Celli-Flynn Associates / H.F. Lenz Company.
The entrance plaza was designed to be reminiscent of Bernini’s colonnade semi-circling Vatican Square.
Installed: 1985
The East Wing Fountain, also called the Veterans’ Memorial Fountain, is a natural gathering place—and attraction—for visitors, residents and workers alike. It was installed in 1985 as part of the Capitol’s East Wing expansion. The fountain mesmerizes visitors with its computerized water displays in season, generally Memorial Day through October.
Architect Arnold Brunner created a 1916 master plan for the Capitol Complex. Once our gem of a Capitol building was in place, it was Brunner who envisioned the Capitol Complex surrounding it. However, Brunner passed away in 1925, never having the opportunity to see his plan finalized. The Capitol East Wing was designed in the post-modern style to complement the Italian Renaissance style of the Capitol, by Pennsylvania’s Celli-Flynn Associates / H.F. Lenz Company.
The entrance plaza was designed to be reminiscent of Bernini’s colonnade semi-circling Vatican Square.
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