UAlbany dedicated a new "walk-through" fountain this week at the Collins Circle campus entrance on Washington. And, yep, you really can walk through the fountain.
It's basically just a plaza with spouts that shoot water straight up from the surface. There's a sort of runway to follow through the water, but you do get wet.
While we were there today checking it out, a handful of people stopped to take a look. It seemed like the most common reaction was, "Huh?" (Katherine had a similar reaction.)
More pics after the jump.
Comments
For how many weeks of the school year (when people are actually around) can this actually be used???
... said Fred on Aug 28, 2008 at 2:34 PM | link
Yawn. Listen, SUNY Albany is not the only place in town offering new & exciting flashy displays. For example, I have a new welcome mat. With cartoon honey bees along the edges. Timeless and classy with a hint of country living? Why, guilty as charged your honor. Guilty as charged.
... said Pantaloons on Aug 28, 2008 at 3:01 PM | link
@Fred: Are we calculating with or without people wearing wet suits?
... said Greg on Aug 28, 2008 at 11:28 PM | link
@ Pantaloons: how about some pics of that fancy-pants welcome mat?
... said Barold on Aug 29, 2008 at 12:09 PM | link
I think this is a neat thing for the university.
... said v on Aug 31, 2008 at 9:21 PM | link