The Mecom Fountain is one of Houston’s best-known landmarks (Creative Commons license attribution: photo courtesy faungg’s photos)
Oilman and owner of the Warwick Hotel, John W. Mecom Sr., and his wife Mary, gave the city of Houston the Mecom Fountain as a gift in 1964. It is located at the center of the roundabout where Main and Montrose connect. The fountain has been the setting for many bridal and other photographs. The fountain, designed by architect Eugene Werlin, consists of three circular bowls inside a low oval wall. When it was built, the Mecom Fountain was the largest in the city. Over the years, vandals have stolen the lights and put bubble bath in the water.
The Friends of the Fountain recently raised $104,690 to restore and beautify the fountain. The entire exterior and interior were restored according to Eugene Werlin’s original plans. The restoration was completed using the authentic mid-century Cocoon Coating for the exterior surface and the Moon Dust Plaster for the interior. Also replaced was the original “MECOM FOUNTAIN” lettering. The City of Houston Parks Department completed electrical, landscaping, and plumbing projects surrounding the fountain.
The Mecom Fountain remains one of Houston’s best-known landmarks.
I did not realize this before … Thank you!