SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Work got underway Monday to dismantle the controversial Vaillancourt Fountain at Embarcadero Plaza, despite an ongoing legal challenge over its removal.
Crews began the first phase Monday, removing grout and cataloging sections of the Brutalist concrete structure for possible reassembly elsewhere. Larger pieces, including arms weighing up to 10 tons are expected to be removed starting next month.
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San Francisco Recreation and Park officials say the fountain has deteriorated and poses a public safety risk due to structural instability and corrosion.
The fountain, which has stood along the Embarcadero since 1972 and has been dry for nearly two years, will be placed in storage for up to three years while the city determines its future…