The "Lady of the Fountain" was moved in 1937 from its original Fountain Square location to what nearby site?
Brownlow Fountain, Lady of the Fountain, Part 2 Much Anticipated News: “The Fountain Is Now Bubbling”
Today's feature is a continuation of the one that began on January 26. The information from The Comet newspaper addresses the origin of Johnson City's Lady of the Fountain. I chose to quote rather than paraphrase it. My comments are shown in parenthesis. Forward me any remarks or questions you might have. A Closeup of […]
Origin of the Brownlow Fountain and the Lady of the Fountain, Part 1
Today's feature is the first of two that will address the origin of Johnson City's beautiful Lady of the Fountain. Although it answers several questions about the development of the downtown water fountain, it also presents some facts that are hard to interpret, “history mysteries” as I call them. The information comes from The Comet […]
Lady of the Fountain’s History Unfolds in The Comet Newspaper
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Today's column is the first of three articles dealing with the Lady of the Fountain's origin in downtown Johnson City. The other two pieces are larger feature stories presenting my research that spans 1894 (when the fountain was first conceived) to 1909 (when it became fully operational). Lady of the Fountain on Fountain Square (Archives […]
“Lady of the Fountain” Was Originally Known As “Greek Water Carrier”
In early 2005, I wrote two articles concerning Johnson City’s charming “Lady of the Fountain.” This bronze statue stood in Fountain Square atop a water fountain between 1909 and 1937 and at Roosevelt (Memorial) Stadium for about six additional years. In 1943, the Lady began a 40-year residency in a garden at the Zollicoffer family […]
Lady of the Fountain: The Statue Has Had a Long and Troublesome Past
Few area residents can remember Johnson City’s grand “Lady of the Fountain,” who once adorned the downtown area along the east side of the railroad tracks. Over time, she became an icon, overlooking the very vicinity that would later bear her name, Fountain Square. While her history is a bit blurred from a dearth of […]
Several Johnson City Press Readers Respond to History Topics
Today's column is part 2 of my Johnson City Press History/Heritage page reader response. I will forward any comments you send me to the appropriate contributor. H. Kay Godbey It is so nice to see your series on this interesting and important Lady of the Fountain. Every fountain has a story, but most fountains never […]
Large Gathering of Notables Attended 1934 Zollicoffer-Summers Wedding
On Oct. 14, 1934 at 8:00 p.m., Mr. John Zollicoffer and Miss Helen Summers became husband and wife at the home of bride’s parents in Mountcastle Hills. The Johnson City Chronicle described the ceremony as “dignified simplicity.” Several out-of-town guests attended the gala affair. The Rev. Robert King, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, impressively […]
Local Resident Shares Two Prized Photos of 1949 Johnson City
I received a letter from Tommy Thomas of Johnson City, containing two high quality photographs of Johnson City as it appeared in 1949. “As an avid reader of your column in the Monday edition of the Press,” said Tommy, “I thought you might be interested in the two photos I have enclosed. “I was a Gulf […]