Vaillancourt Fountain
Québec libre!
A controversial Brutalist concrete fountain in San Francisco's Embarcadero Plaza, designed by Armand Vaillancourt in 1971.

📜 Iconic Brutalist fountain in San Francisco's Embarcadero Plaza.
🔍 Designed by Armand Vaillancourt in 1971, also known as Québec Libre!

Why Go

🗿 Experience a colossal, sprawling concrete sculpture
🚶 Walk through its passages and behind waterfalls (when active)
🎸 See a landmark with pop culture history (U2 concert site)
🏙️ Enjoy views overlooking the plaza and city from walkways

Why Avoid

💧 Often dry due to drought and maintenance issues
🚧 Controversial stark, modernist appearance

Cost

💰 Free public access.

Hours

🕒 Accessible to the public at all times.

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