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The historic Bentonville Courthouse
Square, located in the central
business district of Bentonville, is
the result of a relocated courthouse
moved immediately east in the early
1900's. Central to the octagonal
shaped site is a confederate statue
erected by the Daughter's of the
American Revolution in the late
1930's. The primary goals of the
revitalization of the Square were to
maintain the historical outline of
the site, preserve the historic
nature and integrity of the Square,
while re-creating a plaza that would
bring more people and activity to
the site during daytime and
nighttime hours.
The client wanted to open up the
Square to accommodate events and
activities. LandPlan was able to
increase pedestrian walkway widths
while using areas of lawn to break
up the hardscape and provide
additional space for spectators
during special events.
Around the base of the
Confederate statue, a shallow pool
with an ornamental fountain was
constructed with water jets that arc
toward the statue in a circular
fashion. The water in the fountain
glows with lights at night,
improving the visibility and impact
the statue creates as the Square's
focal point. Keeping the Square lit
during the evening hours was an
important requirement by the client
in order to attract evening
activity. Inconspicuous fixtures in
the trees provide a dramatic
spot-lighting and a romantic
moon-lighting effect within the
Square, while uplights highlight the
statue.
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