This unique cast-iron fountain is one of a pair that was donated to the town around 1890 by the Ira Mansfield family. The Mansfields lived in a fine Victorian home, which stood on the corner of River Road and College Avenue, on the site of the present Beaver Area Memorial Library.
Through a series of overflow pipes, the fountain provides drinking water for people, horses, and small animals. The water flow is automatically regulated on demand by a special motion detector, conserving water when not in use. This fountain was originally located at the corner of Third and Beaver Streets, by the Bank. Its twin sister is now located in the Clock Tower Plaza at Third Street and College Avenue.
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