the james scott memorial fountain is a monument located in belle isle park, in detroit, michigan. designed by architect cass gilbert and sculptor herbert adams, the fountain was completed in 1925 at a cost of $500,000. the lower bowl has a diameter of 510 ft (160 m) and the central spray reaches 125 ft (38 m). the fountain honors the controversial james scott, who left $200,000 to the city of detroit for a fountain in tribute to himself.