[Summit] Henry Bowen Anthony Fountain: Very Exciting News

[Carol Cancro]

You said it--I never thought this would happen.  Mazel tov to Jesse and all those who have worked so hard to make our neighborhood even better.  I'm just visualizing the fountain in summer surrounded by people shopping at the farmers' market, eating picnic lunches from Hewtin's, and listening to music.  How cool is that...

Carol C.


  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Kathy Rourke 
  To: tschmeling at ric.edu 
  Cc: summit at sna.providence.ri.us 
  Sent: Friday, January 08, 2010 7:45 AM
  Subject: Re: [Summit] Henry Bowen Anthony Fountain: Very Exciting News


  CONGRATULATIONS to all involved!!!
  Kathy Rourke


  On Jan 6, 2010, Thomas A. Schmeling <tschmeling at ric.edu> wrote: 

    Special mention must also be given to Dan Cahill, who worked withe the City to secure the Champlin grant. 




    On Jan 6, 2010, at 8:04 AM, Allan Tear wrote:


      Great news. It takes some work to win a Champlin Grant ! Thanks to SNA, and in particular Jesse Polhemus, who wouldn't take "It can't be done" as an answer. 

      Allan Tear
      93 Lauriston St


      On Tue, Jan 5, 2010 at 10:59 PM, Jim Kelley <jim-kelley2 at cox.net> wrote:

        In case you didn't see this press release. The forthcoming SNA newsletter will feature this news.

        This announcement wouldn't be possible without all the hard work from MANY caring people.

        The Summit  Neighborhood Association financial contribution comes from:

        A raffle
        Yard Sale proceeds
        Other contributions via savethefountain.blogspot.com organized by  Jesse C. Polhemus
        Contributions collected at the Farmers Market
        Senate Legislative grant via Rhoda Perry
        City Council Contribution via Kevin Jackson (pending)

        http://www.providenceri.com/press/article.php?id=597

        Executive Office, City of Providence, Rhode Island
        DAVID N. CICILLINE
        MAYOR




          Date: January 4th, 2010
        For Immediate Release
        Contact: Karen Southern, Press Secretary
        (401) 421-2489 x 752
         ksouthern at providenceri.com



        PRESS RELEASE


         PROJECT TO RESTORE HISTORIC STATUE RECEIVES BOOST FROM THE CHAMPLIN FOUNDATIONS

        Henry Bowen Anthony Fountain stands as an historic centerpiece in Lippitt Park


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        PROVIDENCE – Mayor David N. Cicilline announced that the Henry Bowen Anthony Fountain in Lippitt Park has moved one step closer towards full restoration.  The Champlin Foundations has awarded the Parks Department a $58,900 grant to supplement efforts to restore the granite fountain to its original splendor.  The fountain, which is the centerpiece of Lippitt Park, was erected in 1940 in memory of the late Henry Bowen Anthony, a United States Senator who represented Rhode Island from 1859 to 1884.



        “The Champlin Foundations’ generous contribution will go a long way towards helping us to bring new life to an historic fountain that honors a Rhode Islander who dedicated his life to serving others,” said Mayor Cicilline.  “Thanks to the Champlin Foundations and the contributions of the Summit Neighborhood Association, the restored Anthony fountain will greatly enhance the experience of generations of families who visit Lippitt Park.”



        The restoration project calls for installing new plumbing and lighting as well as a code compliant water recirculation and filtration system.  The Anthony fountain is structurally sound and was designed in the Moderne style by Jackson, Robertson & Adams, the former Providence firm that designed the Providence County Courthouse.



        The Summit Neighborhood Association also contributed to the restoration project by raising $10,000 and by assisting the Parks Department in the Champlin application.   The City of Providence has earmarked $112,000 for the project.  The Anthony fountain, when restored, will join three other public outdoor fountains in Providence:  the Bajnotti fountain in Burnside Park, the DePasquale fountain in DePasquale Plaza and the Clements fountain in Jacqueline Clements Park.

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