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Batavia, New York: Chemical Sprayer Replica Fountain

Central feature of fountain is a replica of a hand pump sprayer, the type this company might sell for residential/commercial spritzing of cleaning solutions, herbicides and pesticides. The fountain only does water.

Chapin Manufacturing

Address:
700 Ellicott St, Batavia, NY
Directions:
SE of town, south side of Ellicott St. Visible from street, seems publicly accessible for a quick snapshot.
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Chemical sprayer fountain.

Chemical Sprayer Replica Fountain

The chemical sprayer replica in the fountain, dedicated to Ralph B. Chapin, is no longer painted red -- it has been modified to appear more metallic.

[Jill Yanus, 07/02/2021]

Chemical Sprayer Replica Fountain.

Chemical Sprayer Replica Fountain

A fountain made to look like an industrial chemical sprayer serves as the centerpiece of the small office park in front of the main building. Don't be fooled, however - this fountain only spews forth ordinary water.

[Sid, 10/05/2018]

The fountain is dedicated to Ralph B. Chapin, the Chapin company chairman from 1949 to 1997.


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