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Apparently this is the first Benson Bubbler at [[SW 5th Avenue|SW 5th]] and [[SW Washington Street|Washington]]: [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=SW+Fifth+and+Washington+portland&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=47.569986,92.197266&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=SW+Washington+St+%26+SW+5th+Ave,+Portland,+Multnomah,+Oregon+97204&t=h&layer=c&cbll=45.519939,-122.676975&panoid=IfIRQ_zFEVgmRO8ZsPQ9ug&cbp=12,344.39,,0,8.26&ll=45.520017,-122.676931&spn=0.000646,0.001407&z=20 ] | Apparently this is the first Benson Bubbler at [[SW 5th Avenue|SW 5th]] and [[SW Washington Street|Washington]]: [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=SW+Fifth+and+Washington+portland&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=47.569986,92.197266&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=SW+Washington+St+%26+SW+5th+Ave,+Portland,+Multnomah,+Oregon+97204&t=h&layer=c&cbll=45.519939,-122.676975&panoid=IfIRQ_zFEVgmRO8ZsPQ9ug&cbp=12,344.39,,0,8.26&ll=45.520017,-122.676931&spn=0.000646,0.001407&z=20 ] | ||
* in front of Civic Auditorium on [[SW 3rd Avenue|SW Third]] | * in front of [[Civic Auditorium]] on [[SW 3rd Avenue|SW Third]] | ||
* [[SW Front Avenue|SW Front]] and [[SW Ankeny Street|Ankeny]] | * [[SW Front Avenue|SW Front]] and [[SW Ankeny Street|Ankeny]] | ||
* [[SW Morrison Street|Morrison]] and [[SW 4th Avenue|SW 4th]] - photo by L.E. Baskow [http://www.photoshelter.com/c/lefteyeimages/image?&_bqG=0&_bqH=eJwdjV0LgjAYRv_NrqcJ2WAXc1tzRhbOUXcvLiTpA8ZS0n59q3N5ODyPxPMzPea7cmk3jbitt2CrVfE5qUyThCQYE6JBGE7d5NyjD0iBkazhJewPQlKMNFgjG9CCWhyp37MvhjML9zym0aqf7aalGjMmUmXRfw5YLeiIgPGWTq9g.i5cBuT9lcbLL8jpLH4-&GI_ID=] | * [[SW Morrison Street|Morrison]] and [[SW 4th Avenue|SW 4th]] - photo by L.E. Baskow [http://www.photoshelter.com/c/lefteyeimages/image?&_bqG=0&_bqH=eJwdjV0LgjAYRv_NrqcJ2WAXc1tzRhbOUXcvLiTpA8ZS0n59q3N5ODyPxPMzPea7cmk3jbitt2CrVfE5qUyThCQYE6JBGE7d5NyjD0iBkazhJewPQlKMNFgjG9CCWhyp37MvhjML9zym0aqf7aalGjMmUmXRfw5YLeiIgPGWTq9g.i5cBuT9lcbLL8jpLH4-&GI_ID=] | ||
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* in front of [[Benson Polytechnic High School]], which is also named in honor of [[Simon Benson]]. | * in front of [[Benson Polytechnic High School]], which is also named in honor of [[Simon Benson]]. | ||
* The corner of [[Burnside]] and [[SW Third]] - ([[:File:BensonBubbler4LocatedAtBurnsideAndSWThird.jpg|image]]) | * The corner of [[Burnside]] and [[SW Third]] - ([[:File:BensonBubbler4LocatedAtBurnsideAndSWThird.jpg|image]]) | ||
* The corner of [[NW Gleason]] and [[21st]] - ([[:File:BensomBubblerFourBowlBubblerNWGleasonAnd21st.jpg|image]]) | |||
==Operation Times== | ==Operation Times== |
Revision as of 19:36, 24 May 2010
This is a quirky name for a Portland Gem - drinking water fountains all over the city which come from the Bull Run - best water I have ever had!. The goal of this page is to document, with pictures if possible, every single Benson Bubbler Water Fountain. The tradition was founded on April 10, 1912 with City Ordinance #25070912.
The 128 drinking fountains
Single Bowl Bubblers
- 76 single-bowl variations
52 Four Bowl Bubblers
- First Instance is a four bowl fountain at Simon Benson House
Apparently this is the first Benson Bubbler at SW 5th and Washington: [1]
- in front of Civic Auditorium on SW Third
- SW Front and Ankeny
- Morrison and SW 4th - photo by L.E. Baskow [2]
- SW Broadway and Washington
- in front of Benson Polytechnic High School, which is also named in honor of Simon Benson.
- The corner of Burnside and SW Third - (image)
- The corner of NW Gleason and 21st - (image)
Operation Times
- 5 am to 10 pm daily
History Mythology
Simon Benson:
- he wanted to offer loggers something cold on the streets to quench their thirst, instead of alcohol
- he saw a little girl crying at a parade because she was thirsty.
- he saved them from being dismantled
Bubbler name:
- Drinking fountain, water fountain or bubbler? [3]