National Register of Historic Places

Snow Fountain and Clock

Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts
Listed
July 24, 1977
Type
Object
Period
Listed
Ref No.
77000197

About this property

The Snow Fountain and Clock is a historic public monument at the southern junction of North Main and East Main Streets in Brockton, Massachusetts, USA. The monument was given to the city in 1902 by George G. Snow, who lived in a large house near the site. The monument has three major components: a water fountain, a horse trough, and a four-faced clock mounted on a 15-foot (4.6 m) column in the center of the water fountain. The trough and fountain are constructed of Quincy granite. The clock mechanism was constructed by E. Howard & Co. The horse trough is now used as a planter. The monument was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977.

Location

Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts
42.09596, -71.01915

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When was Snow Fountain and Clock listed on the National Register?

Snow Fountain and Clock was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 24, 1977.

What type of historic resource is Snow Fountain and Clock?

Snow Fountain and Clock is classified as a object in the National Register of Historic Places.

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