The Skidmore Fountain is a historic fountain in Portland, Oregon, United States. The fountain is a contributing property of and the namesake for the Skidmore/Old Town Historic District, which …

Upon his death in 1883, Stephen G. Skidmore, a successful and highly regarded businessman in Portland, bequeathed $5,000 for a fountain to provide drinking water for humans, horses, and …

Upon his death in 1883, Stephen G. Skidmore, a successful and highly regarded businessman in Portland, bequeathed $5,000 for a fountain to provide drinking water for humans, horses, and …

the Fountain of the Turtles, is down in a quarter of Rome whose elegance has passed for centuries, among beggar population and ragged little children, but the people never think of …

The oldest piece of public artwork in the city of Portland is said to be the Skidmore Fountain, located behind the Central Fire Station (Station 1) in the Ankeny Plaza at SW 1st and Ankeny.

Back then, Skidmore fountain was the heart of Portland, and was considered one of the most beautiful public fountains in the west (if not the whole US). The man who bequeathed it -- …

Jun 25, 2018 · PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Skidmore Fountain is Portland’s oldest piece of public art and its story is a big part of where we live. Stephen G Skidmore. (Oregon Historical …

Mar 2, 2012 · The historic Skidmore Fountain is located near the west end of the Burnside Bridge at SW First and Ankeny Streets. The Skidmore is one of Portland’s many fountains and was …

Skidmore Fountain, a landmark in the heart of downtown Portland, opened in 1888. It was named for Stephen Skidmore and partly financed by his will. The fountain was designed by the …

Stephen Griggs Skidmore was an American businessman and politician. He served on the Portland City Council from 1875 to 1878. His will left funds for the creation of the Skidmore …