Butler-Perozzi Fountain Campaign Finishes

Fundraising Committee members Pat, Meiwen and Diane at the fountain

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By Janet Eastman – The Oregonian/OregonLive

November 14, 2024

All Funds Raised for the Restoration Project

With tremendous support from the local community, visitors to Ashland, and statewide foundations and grantors, the Ashland Parks Foundation has reached its ambitious fundraising goal to restore, repair and upgrade the Butler-Perozzi Fountain in Lithia Park.

The fountain, purchased by two Ashland civic leaders at the 1915 Pan-American World Exposition in San Francisco, had fallen into disrepair over the years. A campaign to restore the fountain and repair and upgrade the site began July 4, 2023, 107 years after it was dedicated to the City of Ashland.

“We received contributions as little as $10 and as much as $200,000” said Mike Gardiner, President of the foundation, which led the effort. “ The fountain is a beloved piece of Ashland’s history and an important piece of public art in the town. We look forward to returning it to its former glory.”

Now that the campaign reached its $800,000 goal, which includes a $200,000 maintenance fund, the foundation is working with Ashland Parks and Recreation staff to create a bid package for the project, select a qualified contractor, and begin the restoration and repair work in 2025.

The foundation is still accepting donations for the long-term maintenance fund to ensure that the fountain and site remain in good condition for years to come. To learn more visit:ashlandparksfoundation.org

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