Picture Courtesy of Jim Kuntz

Picture Courtesy of Jim Kuntz

Picture Courtesy of Jim Kuntz

Picture Courtesy of Jim Kuntz

Picture Courtesy of Jim Kuntz

Picture Courtesy of Jim Kuntz

The Meeting of the Waters, this fountain by the sculptor Carl Milles symbolizes the union of the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers. The two central figures represent the two great rivers while the lesser water creatures suggest the many tributaries and streams. Milles conceived the sculpture as embodiment of the freedom and primeval force of the waterways of the great Mississippi Valley and he thought of the grouping as a marriage of festival celebrating the coming together of those great waters. The sculptor, Swedish born and a pupil or Rodin, was conscious that the fountain and plaza are a memorial to Louis A. Aloe (1869-1929), A civic figure and long time president of the board of alderman whose vision established the gateway Mall.

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