This attraction was built in honor of the American George Marshall, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate. Chief of Staff, Secretary of State, and US Secretary of Defense, he developed the program for Europe's recovery after World War II. The Marshall Plan came into effect in 1948 and affected 17 countries, providing them with aid in developing the economy and establishing peace. Marshall himself passed away in 1959, and in the second half of the 60s the program began to be phased out.
The fountain honoring America's Secretary of State in Frankfurt was opened after his death, on October 27, 1963. The city's central park was chosen as the installation site. The author of the sculpture was Tony Stadler, and the Chamber of Commerce allocated the money for the work. Today it is one of the most original landmarks of Frankfurt am Main. The basin bowl has a round shape and is finished with stone. Inside the fountain splash three Graces from the myths of Ancient Greece, who symbolize the three aspects of the process of giving: gift, receiving, gratitude. Thus, the sculptural composition not only decorates the park, but also carries a philosophical meaning.
