Steinenberg 4a

23-Jun-2012

Location: Steinberg, pedestrian / in the courtyard of the Historical Museum (downstairs, opposite the Carnival Fountain, fountain leaders Reference 34 )

Artist / in: no details

in operation since: 1706 (figure)

conservation: no

History / Description: The sculpture of the fountain was destroyed in 1992 by an act of vandalism. Without the figure looks the fountain, on the edge of a gargoyle is pretty "empty" from. The remains of the figure of Neptune made of red sandstone are stored in the warehouse of the Historical Museum. 

Special: Possibly a copy of the destroyed sculpture is created.

Fountain at 23-Jun-2012 was plain. Sometime about October 2012, a decorative column was added, dated 1706.

10-Nov-2012

10-Nov-2012

23-Jun-2012

Petersplatz

Comments: Dated 1779.
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Location: St. Peter's Square / page Petersgraben Artists / in: no information
In operation since: 1779 
listed building: Yes, since 1915 
History / Description: The fountain is named after the nearby "Zum Grabeneck", which was built in 1767. On the floor fountain is an urn with a bud as a crown. The octagonal fountain basin is one of the largest in the city. The old trees in the square to give the fountain a dignified setting.
Special: At St. Peter's Square takes place regularly on Saturdays, a large flea market. (Except during the Autumn Fair)

Klosterberg

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Location: Corner of Steinentorstrasse / Klosterberg
Artists / in: no information 
In operation since: 1758 (Sodbrunnen) / 1845 (running water) / 1901 (end Sodbrunnen) / 1964 (restored) 
listed building: Yes, since 1915 
History / Description: The three-piece fountain is crowned by a dome with a ball. In 1758 the well was put into operation as Sodbrunnen. The roof on four pillars fulfilled two purposes: First, it protected the sod from wind and weather, and secondly it was the bucket elevator device to be mounted solidly. In 1845, the well-Brunn drive attached to the cathedral, and he became the flowing fountain. By means of a stone slab was made ​​in 1901 for health reasons Sod finally sealed. In 1964 the fountain was restored. He was at the capital and at a bar gilding. 
Special: This is the last actual Sodbrunnen Basel. Already in 1869, management report had been made ​​aware that these important wells should be preserved for posterity. Even today, this is the original fountain of 1758, which is a special feature. Because most of the old wells have been submitted to the Historical Museum and replaced by copies. Even today, four lime trees standing at the four corners of the well. The former trees but had to be replaced due to illness in 1900.