Salem in Essex County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Where's Poseidon?
Photographed By Craig Doda, April 8, 2023
1. Where's Poseidon? Marker
Fountain History The fountain was cast by the Robert Wood and Co. Foundry in Philadelphia and installed at Captain John Bertram's home, later donated to the city to establish the Salem Public Library. It is one of the few cast iron fountains that survived the scrap metal drives of World War II.
Current State of the Fountain
The fountain has not worked for 6 years. It does not circulate water and leaks badly. Widespread rust due to lack of maintenance threatens the sculpture, basin, and castings.
A recent professional condition report of the fountain noted "Time is not a friend to this fountain. The damage being done to it by the weather is increasing. This is a rare surviving artifact from its time period and deserves to be cared for so that it survives into the future."
How Can You Help? We have applied for financing from. a variety of sources including CPA funding, state and federal grants, and private funds. We are also accepting donations for this important project.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music
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Location. 42° 31.216′ N, 70° 54.164′ W. Marker is in Salem, Massachusetts, in Essex County. Marker is on Essex Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 354 Essex St, Salem MA 01970, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Joseph Neal House (within shouting distance of this marker); Arthur S. Rogers - Benjamin W. Russell House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Friends Cemetery (about 800 feet away); Hamilton Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); John Pickering II House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Major General Marquis de Lafayette (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Pickering House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Remond Family (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salem.
Photographed By Craig Doda, April 8, 2023
2. Where's Poseidon? Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 20, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 94 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 20, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
