Topic Description: Fountains

"FOUNTAINS AND HYDRAULICS" includes public fountains in urban settings and water features of all kinds in gardens. Also, schemes of hydraulic engineering to bring water to gardens and promote urban development. References to flood control and land reclamation are usually cited only when they relate to urban development or significant building projects or else involve major architects or engineers.

Many citations are cross-referenced under "GARDENS". Sculpture for fountains is cross-indexed as "SCULPTURE".

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