Catholic Total Abstinence Union Fountain, Philadelphia

Name: Catholic Total Abstinence Union Fountain
Address: Philadelphia, United States

#380 among attractions in Philadelphia

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Catholic Total Abstinence Union Fountain

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Catholic Total Abstinence Union Fountain, Philadelphia

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The Catholic Total Abstinence Union Fountain – also known as The Catholic Total Abstinence Centennial Fountain or The Centennial Fountain – is a now defunct ornamental fountain and drinking fountain located in West Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Created as an attraction for the 1876 Centennial Exposition, it was commissioned by the Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America, a religious organization that advocated for total abstinence from alcohol. ()

Completed: 1874 (150 years ago)Coordinates: 39°58'57"N, 75°13'11"W

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West Philadelphia (West Park)Philadelphia United States

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Catholic Total Abstinence Union Fountain – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Please Touch Museum, Fairmount Park, Mount Pleasant Mansion, Shofuso Japanese House and Garden.

0.6 miE
Museum, Specialty museum
Please Touch Museum, Philadelphia
16 min walk • The Please Touch Museum in Philadelphia is a vibrant and interactive institution dedicated to enriching the lives of children by providing opportunities for learning through play. This unique museum, designed specifically for children aged seven and younger, is housed...
1 miNE
Park, Georgian architecture
Fairmount Park, Philadelphia
26 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Philadelphia, Fairmount Park is a verdant oasis sprawling across the urban landscape. As one of the largest urban park systems in the world, it encompasses over 2,000 acres of rolling hills, gentle trails, and lush woodlands.
1 miE
Museum, History museum, Georgian architecture
Mount Pleasant Mansion, Philadelphia
27 min walk • Mount Pleasant Mansion is a historical gem nestled in the heart of Philadelphia's Fairmount Park. This Georgian country house, built in 1761-1762, stands as a testament to America's colonial architecture and the sophisticated taste of its early inhabitants.
~1910 ftE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Shofuso Japanese House and Garden, Philadelphia
10 min walk • Shofuso, also known as Japanese House and Garden, is a traditional 17th century-style Japanese house and garden located in Philadelphia's West Fairmount Park on the site of the Centennial Exposition of 1876.
1.2 miE
Monuments and statues
Equestrian statue of Ulysses S. Grant, Philadelphia
30 min walk • The equestrian statue of Ulysses S. Grant is a public monument in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Located in Fairmount Park, the monument honors Ulysses S.
0.7 miE
Monuments and statues
Statue of Alexander von Humboldt, Philadelphia
19 min walk • The Alexander von Humboldt statue is a monumental statue of Alexander von Humboldt in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Located in Fairmount Park, the statue was completed in 1871 and donated to the city in 1876.
0.6 miE
Museum, Historical place, Art gallery
Memorial Hall, Philadelphia
15 min walk • Memorial Hall is a Beaux-Arts style building in the Centennial District of West Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Built as the art gallery for the 1876 Centennial Exposition, it is the only major structure from that exhibition to survive.
1.1 miE
Monuments and statues
Playing Angels, Philadelphia
29 min walk • Playing Angels is a sculpture series along the Schuylkill River and Kelly Drive in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It consists of three boy-shaped angels standing about six feet tall with wings and musical instruments.
0.8 miE
Museum, History museum
Cedar Grove, Philadelphia
22 min walk • Cedar Grove Mansion, located in west Fairmount Park, was the summer residence for five generations of Philadelphia families. The house was built as a rural retreat from city life, and was originally located within the present day Frankford neighborhood of Northeast Philadelphia, about 4 mi beyond the colonial-era city limits.
~1010 ftW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Mann Center for the Performing Arts, Philadelphia
5 min walk • The Mann Center for the Performing Arts is a nonprofit performing arts center located in the Centennial District of Philadelphia's West Fairmount Park, built in 1976 as the summer home for the Philadelphia Orchestra.
0.7 miNE
Museum, History museum, Palladian architecture
Belmont Mansion, Philadelphia
18 min walk • Belmont Mansion is a historic mansion located in Fairmount Park in Philadelphia. Built in the early 18th century, the mansion is one of the finest examples of Palladian architecture in the United States.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Catholic Total Abstinence Union Fountain?

Nearby attractions include Mann Center for the Performing Arts, Philadelphia (5 min walk), Ohio House, Philadelphia (7 min walk), Shofuso Japanese House and Garden, Philadelphia (10 min walk), Centennial Arboretum, Philadelphia (11 min walk).

How to get to Catholic Total Abstinence Union Fountain by public transport?

The nearest stations to Catholic Total Abstinence Union Fountain:

Tram

Lancaster Avenue & Media Street • Lines: 10 (14 min walk)
Lansdowne Avenue & Lancaster Avenue • Lines: 10 (14 min walk)

Train

Wynnefield Avenue (17 min walk)