City Park Planning Using Concrete Fountains

History of Concrete Fountains

Fountains have been part of city parks since the Babylonians and the Hanging Gardens. In ancient times, fountains in the park served as a water source for horses and humans. Unfortunately, this greatly increased the risk of disease, along with the lack of an enclosed sewage system. The Romans were the first people to build concrete fountains. They were the first civilization to actually work with something close to Portland cement, using the ashes of volcanoes to provide the phosphorus and bitumen to cure it.

Fast forward from the fall of the Roman Empire to the Renaissance period and during this time, the concept of an ornamental fountain gained resurgence. Many fountains were carved from marble and hard stone; however, concrete fountains began to grow in popularity as a fountain material choice. Also during the renaissance period came the idea that city parks should be less functional and more recreational. View a distinctive collection of concrete fountains at http://www.garden-fountains.com/Categories.bok?category=Garden+Fountains.

With the Industrial Revolution and the ability to circulate water under pressure, rather than...