Illinois
Buckingham Fountain
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- On screen
- Saffard Memorial Fountain
- Where
- 301 South Columbus Drive, Grant Park, Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Time & access
- Free; water displays seasonal.
In the game
The fountain and its sea-horse sculptures are the model for the Saffard Memorial Fountain.
History in brief
Kate Buckingham gave the fountain in memory of her brother Clarence, and it opened in 1927. Its four pairs of sea horses stand for the four states bordering Lake Michigan.
The place today
Water shows run on the hour from spring to autumn, with lights after dark.
Always check opening times, access rules and travel advice before you go.