Temperance Fountain

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7 Woodrow Wilson Plz

Washington, DC 20004

The Temperance Fountain in Washington, DC is a historic landmark that serves as a reminder of the temperance movement in the late 19th century.

It provides visitors with a glimpse into the past and the cultural significance of promoting moderation in alcohol consumption.

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4.57 reviews

Bruce K.

11/17/2020

The Temperance Fountain was commissioned and donated to the city in 1882 by Henry Cogswell, a dentist from San Francisco. It was originally a fountain but is no longer. Cogswell believed that easy...

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Steve A.

11/30/2019

Another of this interesting monuments no one seems to know about. It used to be a fountain. This is now basically just a statue. Looking up the history is more interesting than looking at it. You...

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Stefan H.

11/19/2022

Henry Cogswell aus San Francisco hatte Gutes im Sinn, als er 1882 den Temperance Brunnen der Stadt Washington DC stiftete. Die Temperance Bewegung machte sich für die Verbannung alkoholischer...

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Joe T.

5/8/2013

Very interesting piece of architecture located off the mall. Washington DC has a lot of these located all over town. The sad part is a lot of is not known and people walk by them everyday not...

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Courtney K.

2/12/2016

Bottom Line: A quirky and historic monument to an antiquated social ideal. I love DC and particularly the lesser known monuments. The Temperance Fountain has earned the reputation of being...

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