Well, the main offices at headquarters are just buzzing with activity. So much so we are looking to hire a few more new employees. If you would like to apply please write to contactndfa@gmail.com with your request.
Never since their first appearance in 1859 have drinking fountains been so popular. And too keep you updated, the NDFA is starting a monthly newsletter. If you are interested in receiving such a newsletter please write to contactndfa@gmail.com and put "I would very much like to receive NDFA newsletter" in the subject line. We will add you to our contacts and send you a newsletter as soon as possible.
Also if you would like to become a member of the NDFA, we will begin accepting pledges next month. And with a pledge of $10 or more you will receive an official NDFA T-shirt!
The NDFA is largely community based and so if you have any comments or suggestions feel free to leave them on the blog or write to us at contactndfa@gmail.com
-The NDFA Staff
Thursday, April 05, 2007
Norman Dance:Peanut Butter Jelly Time Edition
Norman, your friendly neighborhood drinking fountain, is back by popular demand, this time "breaking it down" to Peanut Butter Jelly Time!
Monday, April 02, 2007
The First Public Drinking Fountain
2007 marks the 148 anniversary of the the fist public drinking fountain.
The first public drinking fountain was unveiled, on April 21, 1859, before a large and enthusiastic crowd. (shown below)
(click to enlarge)
And within a matter of days, it was being used by nearly 7,000 people each day. So please remember and celebrate this year as a milestone year for public drinking fountains, their 148 anniversary.
-The NDFA Staff
The first public drinking fountain was unveiled, on April 21, 1859, before a large and enthusiastic crowd. (shown below)
(click to enlarge)
And within a matter of days, it was being used by nearly 7,000 people each day. So please remember and celebrate this year as a milestone year for public drinking fountains, their 148 anniversary.
-The NDFA Staff
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