Historic fountain flows again in Merced

MERCED, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) - A historical fountain is present flowing again successful Merced's Applegate Park's roseate plot aft years of restoration.

Merced metropolis officials accidental since 1888, Laura Fountain has been an enduring awesome of the city. It was commissioned by the city's founder, Charles Henry Huffman, and named aft his woman Laura Kirkland Huffman.

The fountain was placed adjacent the El Capitan Railroad Depot, and officials accidental its charm made it gain the nickname "Fountain City". The fountain was relocated to Applegate Park successful 1935 by Huffman's son, Jay Walton Huffman.

The metropolis says implicit the years, the fountain's request for restoration became clear. The fountain was restored and came to beingness successful the metropolis during a ceremonial held connected Monday.

City officials adhd they are looking guardant to an authoritative rededication ceremonial planned for spring.