The International Fountain is a mainstay from the World’s Fair, but was completely replaced and expanded in a $6.5 million project in 1995. As the centerpiece of the broad open space and lawn, it has been transformed from its early days of hard iron nozzles and surrounding sharp-edged, white rock. Now children can play in the fountain bowl and venture right up to the smooth silver dome. By day the fountain is a favorite lounging area and delight for young and old.
On top of its attraction to the community, the Fountain also takes care of nature. All of the water is recycled and it’s probably the cleanest in the city, with three types of treatment before it ever reaches the public.
Built: Originally in 1961 for 1962 World’s Fair Replaced & rebuilt: 1995 Landscape Architect: Kenichi Nakano & Associates Mechanical Designer:WET Design Diameter of bowl: 220’ Height & width of dome:10’ tall & 27’ wide Water Capacity: 9,000 gallons Water Shooters:137 Total mist nozzles
77 fleur-de-lis’
56 microshooters
4 Super Shooters Height reached by Super Shooters: 120’ Water in one Super Shooter:66 gallons Air pressure in one Super Shooter shot: 120 psi Number of water programs synchronized to music: 5
Welcome to Seattle Center Show, Aaron Copeland’s ‘Billy the Kid,’ Duke Ellington, Beethoven’s 9th Symphony, and a mix from Northwest Rock ‘n Roll legends.
Time of shows: Up to 12 minutes
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From I-5:
Take Mercer Street exit and take right at light. Take left at next light onto Valley and follow into Broad Street. Take right on Harrison Street.
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