Any idea on how the repairs are progressing? The NFL Draft starts in two weeks.
Any idea on how the repairs are progressing? The NFL Draft starts in two weeks.
Is the scaffolding still there? The scheduled timeline was for it to be removed by mid-March for the fountain to be completed by mid-April.
Scaffolding is still in place. The entire fountain is covered in white plastic and the circular area around the fountain is fenced off.
Forgive me, but I think the Dodge Fountain is nothing but a nightmare. When Mrs. Dodge bequeathed the bucks to the city for it, I'd just bet that she had something like the Scott Fountain on Belle Isle in mind. Not a big tin tire on two supports. Just sayin'.
I was just thinking the same thing, Ray.
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Just to be clear, the white plastic covers the scaffolding and the fountain.
Last edited by GPCharles; April-11-24 at 02:27 PM.
Agreed. It's always been ugly.
Newsflash - the white cover has been removed and it looks like they are getting ready to take down the scaffolding.
Hot take, I like the fountain! Scott Fountain is beautiful for sure, but it's not an attraction for most people. If the Dodge fountain is restored to full working order it will be a real draw to Hart Plaza, especially for parents and kids!
What's wrong with the fountain is that it has so rarely worked. Fountains are about water spraying around, and fountains that don't have water spraying around are bad fountains.
I'm not saying the fountain design is what I would have chosen, but that's not the main issue. Also, it's not like Hart Plaza is particularly attractive either; I find it to be more of a barrier to the waterfront than a gateway. Fortunately the Riverwalk has really made that a lot less important.
I remember ice skating around the fountain. What was the name of the bar just off the rink?
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Newsflash - the scaffolding has been removed. Fencing is still in place.
Ice skating was on the oblong space where they put the stage for music events.
Restaurant was the Down Under.
Thanx guys.
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Crews work magic for rebirth of Dodge Fountain in downtown Detroit
They had to put "new patina" on its aluminum panels. LOL! There's an oxymoron for ya.The national spotlight is about to shine all over downtown Detroit, and our Hart Plaza will have some extra sparkle. That's because the Dodge Fountain is about to get a new lease on life.
Last edited by Jimaz; April-18-24 at 04:03 PM.
Glad I watched the video. The quote about the Draft and extra sparkle made it sound like it would be ready by next week. Oh well, I'm coming to see the Tigers Memorial weekend so it will be ready for me.
I'm confused - will it be ready for use during the NFL Draft or do we have to wait until Memorial Weekend?
It also says "Draft" at the very end. Barring a mistake in the video, I can only assume it means both. GPCharles's confusion is understandable.
Last edited by Jimaz; April-20-24 at 07:43 AM.
I saw a story on Channel 4 11 o'clock news Sunday night that showed the fountain working with colored lights. They said it would be running during the Draft.
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