Favorite this☆ Edison Fountain Description: View of Edison Fountain, located on West Grand Circus Park, near Adams Avenue. Fountain was erected in honor of Thomas A. Edison, commemorating the 50th anniversary of his electric incandescent lamp. Michigan Theatre in background. Details Resource ID: bh009818 Subject: Edison, Thomas A. (Thomas Alva), 1847-1931--Monuments--Michigan--Detroit Fountains--Michigan--Detroit Photographic prints Date Issued: Unknown year Format: 1 photographic print ; 5 x 7 in. Member of: Burton Historical Collection Filing Location: Outdoor civic memorials and memorial and historical tablets located in the city of Detroit, 1939, City Plan Commission, 718 D484o Rights: Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.