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Lakefill Fountains

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    August 21, 2025

    The Lakefill is a man-made area of land on the east side of Northwestern University's campus in Evanston. It was created between 1962 and 1964 by reclaiming 30 acres of Lake Michigan with a seawall of limestone blocks and fill from the construction of the Port of Indiana.
    While there is no classical fountain in the Lakefill itself, there is a large pond that visually functions as a fountain-like element in the landscape. This pond, along with the surrounding paths and the views of university buildings such as the University Library and the Ryan Center for the Musical Arts, forms an iconic image. The view from the Lakefill towards the campus is particularly spectacular at sunset.

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      Location: Evanston, Cook County, Illinois, United States

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