Bahnhofstrasse in Zürich, Switzerland — Central Europe (the Alps)
Fountain from Paris
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 25, 2013
1. Fountain from Paris Marker
1982 World Convention of Water Experts in Zurich.
The four nymphs personify simplicity, purity, sobriety and charity.
They symbolise international co-operation in providing people
everywhere with pure and salubrious water.
(Plaques in French and German are also found on the fountain)
Erected 1983.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.
Location. 47° 22.519′ N, 8° 32.336′ E. Marker is in Zürich. It is in Bahnhofstrasse. Marker is at the intersection of Bahnhofstrasse and Usteristrasse, on the right when traveling south on Bahnhofstrasse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Bahnhofstrasse 81, Zürich 8001, Switzerland. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Urania Observatory (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Bienenhof (about 90 meters away); Zur Trülle (about 150 meters away); Grave stone of Lucius Aelius Urbicus (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Pfeife (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Kezinstürli (approx. 0.3
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More about this marker. This fountain is in Pestalozzianlage Park.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 25, 2013
2. Fountain from Paris Marker
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 25, 2013
3. Fountain from Paris Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 28, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 419 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 28, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
