THE WESTCOTT FOUNTAIN
at The Florida State University
GALLERY
Plaque on outskirts of the Westcott fountain displaying the seal of Florida State.
Close up of the Westcott inscribed bricks surrounding the fountain.
Cardinal Gibbons cheerleaders celebrate a State Championship title at the Westcott Fountain. Although the actual rise of the fountain is concealed, the circular pool area and Ruby Diamond building makes the spot recognizable.
Far away view of the fountain taken from the Diffenbaugh courtyard. The Tallahassee foliage that surrounds the fountain is prominent during the early fall months.
The Westcott fountain is a place of sightseeing. The Legacy Walk takes tourists around popular sites of FSU and stops at Westcott.
This angle of Westcott is from the sidewalk on College Avenue and Copeland. Here we get a front view of the fountain including the iron rod arch which reads "Florida State University."
A very iconic shot of Westcott Fountain. The iron arch, Ruby Diamond, and the fountain are all pictured. Taken from College Avenue.
Back view of Westcott Fountain.
View of the fountain from the doors of the Ruby Diamond Building.
Large view of the fountain and the surrounding components such as the benches, the brick paths, the iron arch, and landscaping.
A full photo of the fountain from a slightly high angle in order to capture the whole circle.
Ruby Diamond, Westcott Fountain, and Florida State Seal.
Close up behind view of the upper part of fountain.
Westcott fountain provides a popular photo opportunity for all on campus. Here the Ruby Diamond building, the bricks, and the benches can all be seen surrounding the main focus of the fountain. Again, although the rising fountain is blocked, it is still recognizable.
Westcott Fountain is also used as a place for sororities to gather to celebrate the official naming of big and little within the sisterhood.
Climbing the fountain is an iconic moment in an FSU student's journey. Small blocks surrounding the entire fountain are slightly raised from the water and allow for stepping stones for those entering the fountain as means of celebration.
One of the most celebrated traditions at FSU revolves around the Westcott Fountain. When a student turns 21 it is customary for friends to throw the birthday girl or boy into the fountain. Although it wasn't intended to be user friendly, the fountain has evolved into a makeshift pool for drunk students on their birthday as a rite of passage.
The Westcott Fountain at Florida State University is an iconic representation of all FSU has to offer. It is a main focal point at the university and is one of the most popular photo backdrops. On a campus full of many admired memorials, The Westcott Fountain stands out in the crowd. Every true Seminole has had an experience at the fountain, from graduations to engagements to the famous 21st birthday dunk.
Because The Westcott Fountain is located in the middle of a circular green it allows for a 360° view of the memorial. Along the entire circle are strategically placed concrete benches that give the student body a place to relax and enjoy the magnificent scenery. Surrounding the fountain are hundreds of inscribed bricks that leave a physical form of a memory. These bricks can be purchased and placed for all to see, it is often used as a popular form of proposal.
The pictures in this gallery show many different celebrations that have taken place at Westcott as well as many different angles of the fountain.