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* Morrison and SW 4th - photo by L.E. Baskow [http://www.photoshelter.com/c/lefteyeimages/image?&_bqG=0&_bqH=eJwdjV0LgjAYRv_NrqcJ2WAXc1tzRhbOUXcvLiTpA8ZS0n59q3N5ODyPxPMzPea7cmk3jbitt2CrVfE5qUyThCQYE6JBGE7d5NyjD0iBkazhJewPQlKMNFgjG9CCWhyp37MvhjML9zym0aqf7aalGjMmUmXRfw5YLeiIgPGWTq9g.i5cBuT9lcbLL8jpLH4-&GI_ID=] | * Morrison and SW 4th - photo by L.E. Baskow [http://www.photoshelter.com/c/lefteyeimages/image?&_bqG=0&_bqH=eJwdjV0LgjAYRv_NrqcJ2WAXc1tzRhbOUXcvLiTpA8ZS0n59q3N5ODyPxPMzPea7cmk3jbitt2CrVfE5qUyThCQYE6JBGE7d5NyjD0iBkazhJewPQlKMNFgjG9CCWhyp37MvhjML9zym0aqf7aalGjMmUmXRfw5YLeiIgPGWTq9g.i5cBuT9lcbLL8jpLH4-&GI_ID=] | ||
* in front of [[Benson Polytechnic High School]], which is also named in honor of [[Simon Benson]]. | |||
==Operation Times== | ==Operation Times== | ||
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== History Mythology== | == History Mythology== | ||
Simon Benson: | |||
: he wanted to offer loggers something cold on the streets to quench their thirst, instead of alcohol | : 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 saw a little girl crying at a parade because she was thirsty. | ||
Revision as of 13:27, 27 February 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
Double Bowl Bubblers
Triple Bowl Bubblers
52 Four Bowl Bubblers
- First Instance is a four bowl fountain
Apparently this is the first Benson Bubbler at SW Fifth 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]
- in front of Benson Polytechnic High School, which is also named in honor of Simon Benson.
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.
Francis J. Murname:
- he saved them from being dismantled
Bubbler name:
- Drinking fountain, water fountain or bubbler? [3]