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Today in History: Fountain of Time Dedicated to Century of Peace

11/15/2025

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On November 15, 1922, the Fountain of Time was dedicated in Chicago's Washington Park. This 126-foot sculpture by Lorado Taft commemorates the 100 years of peace between the United States and Great Britain after the Treaty of Ghent, which ended the War of 1812. The fountain features 100 figures representing this historic milestone.

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On November 15, 1922, the Fountain of Time was dedicated in Chicago's Washington Park. This 126-foot sculpture by Lorado Taft commemorates the 100 years of peace between the United States and Great Britain after the Treaty of Ghent, which ended the War of 1812. The fountain features 100 figures representing this historic milestone.