New Orleans,
16
September
2022
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15:52 PM
America/Chicago

Hyams Fountain Undergoes Renovations

Renovations on the historic Hyams Fountain in Audubon Park are underway and expected to be complete early this fall.

The 101-year-old fountain is a popular and picturesque spot for park visitors and will soon have new landscaping, irrigation, and benches to be used by those enjoying the fountain and its peaceful surroundings.  There will also be a new concrete skirt around the base of the fountain with decorative stamping to match the existing design pattern.

Other repairs underway aren’t as visible, but no less important. They include improved plumbing, replacing the inner trough, electrical work and upgraded drainage to help the fountain function better.

The beloved Hyams Fountain was created with a bequest to Audubon Park by Mrs. Chapman H. Hyams in 1914, and it was opened in 1921.

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Audubon Nature Institute is a family of facilities, events, experiences, sustainability initiatives and conservation programs united in the belief that each of us has the power to impact nature and wildlife for the better. This includes Audubon Park, Audubon Zoo, Audubon Aquarium, Audubon Louisiana Nature Center, Freeport-McMoRan Audubon Species Survival Center, Woldenberg Riverfront Park and Audubon Wilderness Park. We inspire visitors, members and our community to support  nature and wildlife - and leave the world better than we found it.