The Margaret Brewer Fountain

The Margaret Brewer Fountain
Dedicated to the residents of Presbyterian Homes ~ In loving memory of Margaret Brewer

The Margaret Brewer Fountain, a gift to Presbyterian Homes in honor of the memory of Mrs. Margaret Brewer by Alvin and Miriam Huss has been delicately and thoughtfully restored to its original beauty and magnificence. On October 13th, after nearly one full year of restorative repair, the fountain was unveiled and rededicated.















Over the years, Presbyterian Homes meticulously maintained the fountain. Over time however, performing regular maintenance and repairs had become increasingly more difficult. Very few companies were qualified to do antique fountain restoration. Painfully and begrudgingly, Presbyterian Homes discontinued use of the fountain until the best course for repair could be determined.














The answer came from the original artisan of the fountain. To our amazement, not only was the original design company still in existence, but had incredibly retained the original molds of the fountain and its inner mechanical systems!














In the fall of 2010, the fountain was removed from its pedestal, lifted by a crane over a brick wall, loaded on a truck and sent to Alabama for the restoration.

It is back to its place of honor and is ready to once more stand majestically in the Margaret Brewer Garden to enlighten the Westminster Place Campus with beauty.

For years to come, the Fountain will bring peace and solace, respite, renewal and inspiration to residents, visitors and staff. Generations of new residents will forever be awed by its loveliness.


“Bless these waters that they may ever flow as streams of mercy to inspire and refresh and heal.”
~ Rev. Priscilla Wilkens Stevens, Chaplain ~

Do you want to know more about the legacy behind this fountain? Please contact the Geneva Foundation of Presbyterian Homes at 847/492-2959.

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