"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!"
"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."
SF Heritage and the San Francisco Arts Commission present a free virtual history program on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, from 6:30–7:30 p.m. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link and a $10 donation is suggested to support SF Heritage. Lotta's Fountain was gifted by Lotta Crabtree and formally dedicated on September 9, 1875; the over 18-foot bronze cast fountain was installed at Market and Kearny Streets and features Gold Rush scenes, sailing ships, and lion heads. The fountain serves as an annual early-morning meeting point for April 18, 1906 earthquake and fire remembrance and was voted one of San Francisco's favorite monuments in 2023. California’s 175th admission anniversary also falls on September 9.
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