Delightfully random and civic-minded: Rob (@paintaneight) has put together a map of outdoor drinking fountains in Albany.
Blue: where there's a working fountain
Red: fountain present, but not fully working
Yellow: unconfirmed fountains
Green: where people have suggested there be a fountain
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Can't figure out how to edit the map, but there is also a water fountain at the Plaza, directly in front of building one.
Great idea, by the way!
... said Sue on Jul 18, 2011 at 5:33 PM | link
If there were only more....
At Partridge and Providence at the Little League field there is a little building with bathrooms and sinks (useful). Also, a lot of the college and university buildings are open on weekdays (early!) and water fountains are usually found just inside.
... said Capitol to Capital on Jul 19, 2011 at 8:59 AM | link
Thanks for the post! I'll try to keep this updated and might try to get this map in front of the powers that be to see if a few of the non-functioning fountains can be fixed. Albany has alot of runners and bikers and staying hydrated in this heat is important.
... said Rob on Jul 19, 2011 at 12:31 PM | link
I looked for a fountain at the city's Rensselaer Lake, thought there'd be one there, but couldnt find any....
... said KG_rider on Jul 20, 2011 at 9:54 AM | link
This is a fun, fluffy, article. I think seeing a map of all sorts of other things in Albany would be equally entertaining - especially if there is a story behind each item. Statues, ball fields, memorials, Americana/ unique things (IE Nipper, the Fuze Box/White Tower), public places to swim, etc. etc.
... said daleyplanit on Jul 20, 2011 at 2:45 PM | link