UW: Drumheller Fountain

Fountain and Plaza

University District, Seattle

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Smithsonian ChannelJune 24, 2011
This fountain is one of the last remnants of the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, a 1909 world’s fair hosted on the grounds of the then-fledging University of Washington. (From Aerial America) Read more
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John L.April 24, 2022
Beautiful fountain! Don’t hassle the ducks…
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ConnorOctober 19, 2015
Been here 10+ times
The fountain doesn't seem to be actually turned on very often. The view is nice though!
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Jenn PAugust 6, 2015
Great place for lunch with the ducks.
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NicoleNovember 1, 2018
Watch your step for the duck and geese droppings.
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EverydayAugust 1, 2013
Beautiful only during the Spring/Summer. Watch out for duck feces.
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Galen GriggsSeptember 9, 2011
Been here 5+ times
The fountain water tested high in boron and titanium in an aqueous geochemistry analysis in nearby Johnson hall!
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Cecilia ZhangJuly 29, 2017
Always the paradise spot on campus!
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Thomas TsengAugust 27, 2015
Best fountain on campus!
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Macey WApril 25, 2012
Sit on a bench and people watch or just relax!
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jennif parcAugust 9, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Don't get in the fountain even if you are drunk. Never throw your trash here!
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