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"Swiss Fountain"

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This fountain was carved out of one solid block of granite from the mountain near the town of Ravoir, Canton Valais, Switzerland, in the year 1912.  Placed in the town square it served since then as a source of fresh water and the centre of social life.
Union Bank of Switzerland, formed in 1912, through a merger of the Bank of Winterthur and the Toggenbrucker Bank, is proud to bring this symbol of communication and strength to Canada.
September 1989.
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Location: NW of Pearl street and University Avenue
Sponsor: Union Bank of Switzerland
Year: Installed in 1989
Material: Granite
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