Haller Fountain/Terrace Steps

General Location:

Taylor Street right of way between uptown Jefferson Street and the downtown intersection of Washington and Taylor Streets.

General Description:

The Fountain and Steps provide a welcoming route for foot traffic connection between Port Townsend’s uptown and downtown historic districts. The fountain is surrounded by low concrete benches that encourage relaxing and people-watching. Midway up the stairs is a convenient landing for resting. The fountain is a focal point for fall and winter festivities and decorations.

History:

The landscaped staircase on the Taylor Street right of way provides a welcoming route for foot traffic between uptown Jefferson Street and the downtown intersection of Washington and Taylor Streets. The 1993 bronze replica of the original 1903 Galatea Fountain donated by Theodore N. Haller stands at the foot of the steps. Two lots to the west of the fountain were protected by the Westerman conservation easement from the Jefferson Land Trust in 1993 in order to prevent tree removal or building near the park. In 2010, a memorial in honor of Steve Corra (longtime City Parks foreman) was added at the landing. The park was adopted by the Friends of Steve Corra in 2010 and they hold biannual cleanups.

Total Acreage:

0.37 acres