Rebecca at the Well Shemanski Fountain

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Rebecca at the Well Shemanski Fountain

Public water art

South Park Blocks
(between Southwest Salmon and Main streets)
Portland, OR 97205
+1 503 275 8355 (Portland Oregon Visitors Association)

This city fountain, created by Oliver Barrett and Carl Linde, came to Portland in 1926 as a gift from Joseph Shemanski. With water, sandstone and bronze, its recreation of Abraham searching for Isaac's bride is captured with motion and grace. If you have your dog along, you are both welcome to have a drink. Shemanski, a local man, was a dog lover, and the fountain has two drinking platforms—complete with one for pooch.

Review © 2009, Wcities

Rebecca at the Well Shemanski Fountain photo by Julie E. Roos

Rebecca at the Well Shemanski Fountain Photo: Julie E. Roos