Monuments

Sadie M. Likens Drinking Fountain (Denver County, Colorado)


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The Sadie M. Likens Drinking Fountain is a tapered, black granite pedestal whose north and south faces feature identical brass dedication plaques. There are sculptural brass drinking fountains (no longer operational) on the north and south sides.


Monument type:

Public facilities

Artist:

Unknown

Dedication Date:

July 7, 1923

Address:

Denver County

Colorado

USA

Inscription:

The two identical brass plaques on the north and south faces of the pedestal read: "In memory of Sadie M. Likens 1840-1920 who devoted many years of her life aiding the survivors of the Civil War and other wars. Erected A.D. 1923 by the Grand Army of the Republic, Affiliated Orders, and Friends."

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Conception Date:
Unknown
Opening Date:
July 7, 1923
Material:
Black granite with brass plaques and brass drinking fountains.
Size:
0.635m x 0.3302m x 2.0066m
Creator:
Unknown
Cost / Value:
Unknown
Erected by:
Grand Army of the Republic, Affiliated Orders, and Friends
Funded by:
Grand Army of the Republic, Affiliated Orders, and Friends
Run by:
N/A
Indigenous Land
Organization/Curator:
City and County of Denver - Department of Parks and Recreation
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