The history of San Antonio, Texas began along the banks of San Pedro Creek. The indigenous people of Texas are believed to have lived along the spring-fed creek for over 10,000 years. The water emanates from the Edwards Aquifer through a fault at the base of a limestone bluff between the Austin chalk limestone and […]
Fountains of Note
Nozzle design and the worlds tallest fountain jets
Tall fountains have been around for a long time, and many have claimed to be the tallest. Early jets used for high displays were typically made of bronze and were of the standard smooth bore design. As technology progressed, nozzles were designed for more dramatic heights and greater visibility. The very tallest fountains in the […]
Fountain History – Projection Water Screens
It has always been interesting to watch new products come about in the fountain industry, many of which are claimed to be new. In actuality, most things we do today in the way of fountain design have been done before and only forgotten. Projection water screens are one such product that was introduced way before […]