Benson Bubblers (Simon Benson donation)

The Benson Bubblers are distinctive four-bowl bronze drinking fountains installed across downtown Portland after businessman Simon Benson donated funds in 1912 to provide free drinking water for workers. Benson's donation and the fountains' installation are documented in city records and historical accounts. The bubblers remain a well-known element of Portland civic identity and are often discussed in local lore about the city's development.