Lotta’s Fountain 150th Anniversary in Downtown San Francisco (2025)

Submitted by the Event Organizer

Join SF Heritage for a free virtual history program celebrating the 150th anniversary of Lotta’s Fountain, one of San Francisco’s iconic monuments. This online event at 6:30pm features speakers from SF Heritage and the San Francisco Arts Commission, exploring the fountain’s history and significance. Registration is required to access the Zoom link. A $10 donation is suggested to support SF Heritage.

Original Event Description:
_Lotta’s Fountain was gifted to the people of the City and County of San Francisco 150 years ago by Lotta Crabtree. The over 18-foot tall bronze cast fountain was formally dedicated on September 9, 1875, and since then, has become an annual early morning remembrance meeting point for the April 18, 1906 earthquake and fire, and was voted as one of San Francisco’s most favorite monument in 2023. Read more about Lotta’s Fountain on KQED. To celebrate Lotta’s Fountain 150th, we have partnered with SF Heritage to host a FREE Lotta’s Fountain virtual history program on Tuesday, September 9, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. The Arts Commission is working with other local partners to commemorate Lotta’s sesquicentennial (150th) milestone over the coming few months. More details will be released soon, so stay tuned! California is also celebrating its 175th anniversary on September 9th, California Admissions Day. Learn more at celebrate.ca.gov Join San Francisco Heritage virtually from 6:30-7:30 pm on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, for a special evening program about the history of Lotta’s Fountain. On September 9, 1875, in celebration of the 25th anniversary of California’s admission to the United States, mayor James Otis unveiled a new public fountain, a gift from entertainer Lotta Crabtree, at the intersection of Market and Kearny Street in downtown San Francisco. One hundred and fifty years later, Lotta’s Fountain still stands with Gold Rush scenes, sailing ships, and lion heads decorating its cast-iron sides and is recognized as both a city and nationally-designated landmark. SPEAKERS Woody LaBounty, President & CEO, SF Heritage Kerri Young, Programs and Communications Director, SF Heritage Allison Cummings, Senior Registrar, Civic Art Collection and Public Art, San Francisco Arts Commission AGENDA 6:30-7:30 pm Program 7:30-7:45 pm Optional time for questions All proceeds benefit San Francisco Heritage. *FREE, with a $10 suggested donation. Advanced registration required to access Zoom link._

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