Supreme Court Fountains

Seven marble fountains grace the grounds of the United States Supreme Court, installed during the building’s construction in 1932. These fountains remain substantially as originally built, with no structural modifications to their historic design, and are generally in sound condition overall.

EverGreene, in collaboration with DLR Group, conducted a comprehensive condition assessment of all seven fountains to inform future conservation work. Our evaluation documented deterioration affecting the historic marble walls, copings, and concrete basins, including cracks, chips, abrasion, disintegration, loss, deposits, and stains. We identified failed mortar joints and compromised caulking requiring replacement, along with areas of previous repairs.

Through detailed documentation, material analysis, and investigation of deterioration causes, we developed targeted treatment recommendations for the historic marble and ancillary materials. These findings formed the foundation for a comprehensive restoration scope of work designed to stabilize and preserve these iconic landscape features.