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The Skidmore Fountain is a historic fountain in Portland Oregon United States. It was dedicated September 22 1888 in memory of Stephen G. Skidmore a wealthy Portland druggist who died in 1883 and partly financed by his will. It was designed by sculptor Olin Levi Warner for $18000 all of which was donated. It is styled after fountains Skidmore viewed at Versailles on his visit to the 1878 Paris Exposition and intended for horses men and dogs to drink from.
