Location
At the SW corner of Cooper Street and Front Street
(Behind the Octagon Building and the Museum of Art and History)
Notable Dates
Established in 1972.

Named in honor of Charles ("Chuck") and Esther Abbott. Charles Abbot was a civic leader whose efforts include making Pacific Avenue look more decorative. By trade he was a noted photographer.

The stone for the fountain was cut from the original steps leading up to the Octagon Building.

An art car on Abbott Square

The Abbott Square Fountain

 

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