SYRACUSE — Franklin Square Park at the corner of Plum and Solar Streets in Syracuse again includes an attention-getting fountain. The Franklin Square fountain has been reinstalled following a 12-month absence for a more than $77,000 restoration project. The fountain was originally installed in the early 1990s. Since that time, it faced wear and tear, […]
SYRACUSE — Franklin Square Park at the corner of Plum and Solar Streets in Syracuse again includes an attention-getting fountain.
The Franklin Square fountain has been reinstalled following a 12-month absence for a more than $77,000 restoration project.
The fountain was originally installed in the early 1990s. Since that time, it faced wear and tear, “prompting a thorough restoration effort to preserve its charm and functionality,” the City of Syracuse Department of Parks & Recreation, said in its Oct. 31 announcement.
Last October, specialists from Robinson Iron dismantled and transported the fountain to Alexander City, Alabama to complete the restorative work. While in Alabama, the fountain was stripped down to bare metal, repaired, painted, and coated with protective finishings to prevent corrosion. The effort also included installation of a new granite base to prevent leaks.
The project was funded by City Capital Improvement Program funds totaling $77,360, per the announcement.
The City of Syracuse describes Franklin Square Park as a “popular backdrop for many brides and grooms.” Requests to reserve the Franklin Square Park for weddings for the 2025 permitting season (April 15 to Oct. 31) can be submitted at https://bit.ly/3YbA3kc. The green space features arbors and colorful flowers, in addition to the signature fountain.
