Wilmington City Staff Recommends Repairing Historic Kenan Fountain

Wilmington city staff recommends repairing historic Kenan Fountain

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A century-old landmark in downtown Wilmington may soon be getting some much-needed repairs. Monday morning, Wilmington City Council received an update on the Kenan fountain, following their regularly scheduled agenda briefing. The fountain, which has stood at the center of Market Street and 5th Avenue since 1921, was damaged about a year and a half ago by a contractor working with the NC Department of Transportation. Duri…

Kenan Fountain repairs recommended by city staff, relocation to be explored later

WILMINGTON — A controversial, historic fountain that has borne the brunt of numerous vehicular accidents, pranks and vandalization will be repaired again once the City of Wilmington appropriates money for its upkeep. READ MORE: Local group wants to move downtown Wilmington’s Kenan Fountain to Renaissance Park Kenan Fountain at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and Market Street has not been… Source