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International Fountain INTERNATIONAL FOUNTAIN
305 Harrison Street
Seattle, WA  98109
(206) 684-7200



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The International Fountain is a mainstay from the World’s Fair, but was completely replaced and expanded in a $6.5 million project in 1995. As the centerpiece of the broad open space and lawn, it has been transformed from its early days of hard iron nozzles and surrounding sharp-edged, white rock. Now children can play in the fountain bowl and venture right up to the smooth silver dome. By day the fountain is a favorite lounging area and delight for young and old.

On top of its attraction to the community, the Fountain also takes care of nature. All of the water is recycled and it’s probably the cleanest in the city, with three types of treatment before it ever reaches the public.

Built: Originally in 1961 for 1962 World’s Fair
Replaced & rebuilt: 1995
Landscape Architect: Kenichi Nakano & Associates
Mechanical Designer:WET Design
Diameter of bowl: 220’
Height & width of dome:10’ tall & 27’ wide
Water Capacity: 9,000 gallons
Water Shooters:137 Total mist nozzles
77 fleur-de-lis’
56 microshooters
4 Super Shooters
Height reached by Super Shooters: 120’
Water in one Super Shooter:66 gallons
Air pressure in one Super Shooter shot: 120 psi
Number of water programs synchronized to music: 5
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Directions / Map

From I-5: Take Mercer Street exit and take right at light. Take left at next light onto Valley and follow into Broad Street. Take right on Harrison Street.

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About Seattle Center

Seattle Center draws you in. Its vibrant pulse brings together people of all ages and walks of life to create thousands of extraordinary experiences that enrich millions of lives each year.  Entertainment options abound - starting with 63 free and affordable public programs and over 5,000 shows and events annually. The 74-acre campus, with its 17 acres of open space, is welcoming to all - and is home to more than 30 cultural, educational, sports and entertainment organizations.  This premier urban park exists to delight and inspire the human spirit in each person and bring our rich and varied community together. The 12 million visits to Seattle Center each year generate $1.15 billion in business activity and $387 million in labor income for King County.
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