Scanlan Fountain is an 1891 cast iron fountain, installed in

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, in the

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. The fountain was installed in the park in 1972. It was cast by

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1880 and held by a private individual before being donated to the city by the family of the owner.

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* 1891 establishments in Texas 1891 sculptures Fountains in Texas Outdoor sculptures in Houston {{Texas-struct-stub

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