Controversial Embarcadero Plaza fountain won’t come down before key court hearing
Controversial Embarcadero Plaza fountain won’t come down before key court hearing
1 month ago
sfchronicle.com
Vaillancourt Fountain (Fontaine Québec libre) - Embarcadero Plaza, San Francisco
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Vaillancourt Fountain (Fontaine Québec libre) - Embarcadero Plaza, San Francisco
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La sculpture fontaine d’Armand Vaillancourt inaugurée à San Francisco en 1971, et rebaptisée par le sculpteur lui-même QUÉBEC LIBRE, sera démantelée. Près de 55 ans après son installation, celle-ci a manqué d’amour et d’entretien de la part de la ville, son état de décrépitude demanderait des investissements de 29 millions de dollars US pour la restaurer. La ville va donc de l’avant pour le réaménagement de l’Embarcadero Plaza. Armand Vaillancourt a envoyé une mise en demeure à la ville de San F
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La sculpture fontaine d’Armand Vaillancourt inaugurée à San Francisco en 1971, et rebaptisée par le sculpteur lui-même QUÉBEC LIBRE, sera démantelée. Près de 55 ans après son installation, celle-ci a manqué d’amour et d’entretien de la part de la ville, son état de décrépitude demanderait des investissements de 29 millions de dollars US pour la restaurer. La ville va donc de l’avant pour le réaménagement de l’Embarcadero Plaza. Armand Vaillancourt a envoyé une mise en demeure à la ville de San F
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Discover Vallancourt Fountain at Embarcadero Plaza
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Discover Vallancourt Fountain at Embarcadero Plaza
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SF supes clear the way for removal of controversial Vaillancourt Fountain from Embarcadero
SF supes clear the way for removal of controversial Vaillancourt Fountain from Embarcadero
3 months ago
kron4.com
Entrevue avec Armand Vaillancourt sur son projet de sculpture-fontaine à San Francisco
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Entrevue avec Armand Vaillancourt sur son projet de sculpture-fontaine à San Francisco
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Very Unattractive Embarcadero Fountain May Be Demolished, But Its Fans Are Fighting to Preserve It
Very Unattractive Embarcadero Fountain May Be Demolished, But Its Fans Are Fighting to Preserve It
Apr 21, 2025
sfist.com
San Francisco Battles Skateboarders Over the City’s Ugliest Fountain
3 months ago
wsj.com
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Future of San Francisco’s Vaillancourt Fountain remains undecided
6 months ago
CBS NewsKara St,Cyr
S.F. can move forward with dismantling Embarcadero Plaza fountain, judge rules
2 weeks ago
sfchronicle.com
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Vaillancourt Fountain fenced off in San Francisco as redevelopment plans threaten future
10 months ago
CBS News
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We're excited to see a design for Embarcadero Plaza that KEEPS the Plaza and Vaillancourt Fountain and shows a concept that is centered on San Francisco's history. JRDV International (@jrdvurban) put this together to show an alternative to the designs from project sponsors. Check out their video and tell us what you think! What are your ideas to reimagine this space? #savevaillancourtfountain #saveEMB | Docomomo US/Northern California
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Skaters are pushing to preserve the controversial Vaillancourt Fountain after the City of San Francisco announced a multimillion-dollar renovation plan that would remove the structure made of concrete square pipes. The iconic plaza was completed in 1971 and has been both a source of controversy and a foundational destination during skating’s rise in popularity over the last half-century. While no formal decision has been made, in August, the San Francisco Recreation and Parks department formally
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Why Is San Francisco Tearing Down This Giant Fountain?
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YouTubeLiving in San Francisco
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The Vaillancourt Fountain in San Francisco #sfhistory #brutalist #embarcadero #publicart
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YouTubeSearching San Francisco and Beyond
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Vaillancourt Fountain: A Controversial San Francisco Icon
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TikToksfstandard
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The future of the Vaillancourt Fountain in San Francisco continues to be up in the air, with some hoping it will ultimately stay in its current location. A recent report mandated by the city revealed that the fountain isn't ADA-compliant. It also contains lead and asbestos. San Francisco Recreation and Parks estimated it'll cost $29 million to renovate, but only $2.68 million to remove. The decision ultimately lands on the SF Arts Commission, which hasn't voted on a decision yet: https://www.cbs
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Workers met with massive surprise after draining iconic San Francisco fountain
Jun 15, 2024
nypost.com
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Vaillancourt Fountain: A Symbol of San Francisco's Brutalism
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TikTokpacificmodernism
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Love it or hate it, the Vaillancourt Fountain isn’t going anywhere…but you probably won’t see it spewing water for a while. | The San Francisco Standard
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2015-11-12 Vaillancourt Fountain
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YouTubeArmand Vaillancourt
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'My life has been poisoned': Quebec artist on demolition of his iconic fountain in San Francisco
5 months ago
CBC
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Vaillancourt Fountain #california #sf #sanfrancisco #california #hiddengems #viajandoporcalifornia1 | Remy Martyn
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Vaillancourt Fountain San Francisco
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public art in san francisco and why the vaillancourt fountain was a major, creative success #sanfranciscobayarea #publicart #tiktoklearningcampaign #americanhistory #sanfranciscolife
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TikTokmatcha.mix
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Vaillancourt Fountain (Quebec libre!) at Embarcadero Plaza in San Francisco, California on 01/15/22
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YouTubeCity By The Bay
Here We Go Again: Vaillancourt Fountain Fans Sue SF In Yet Another Last-Gasp Attempt to Save Fountain
2 months ago
sfist.com
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Quebec's "Fontaine Vaillancourt" in San Francisco in danger
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YouTubeRadio-Canada Info
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This San Francisco fountain is set to be demolished, much to the dismay of its Quebec artist
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YouTubeCBC News
Skaters Push Back As San Francisco Plans To Demolish Iconic Vaillancourt Fountain
7 months ago
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