We are saddened by the news of the passing of Dr. William Bill Creason aka Mr. Musical Fountain - he was a dedicated community leader and is an integral part of Grand Havens history. He will be greatly missed. Creason was a dedicated public servant who was elected as the youngest mayor in Grand Haven history in 1957 at age 34 after serving on the city council for several years. He held multiple positions in Grand Haven city government for eight years in addition to maintaining his dentistry for more than 47 years. Among his many accomplishments in city government, the one hes best remembered for is the fountain and grandstands in downtown Grand Haven bordering the Grand River, earning him the nickname Mr. Musical Fountain. The project was Creasons brainchild he envisioned ever since seeing a similar fountain in a nightclub called Races in West Berlin, Germany. A lot of people made fun of it, he told the Chronicle in 1987. They thought we were desecrating Dewey Hill and they said who wants a fountain, anyway. The Musical Fountain was created in collaboration between Creason and designer Bill Booth. Through donations of nearly $17,000 along with the usage of used parts and donated labor time, the fountain was erected in the Grand Haven area. Since it debuted more than four decades ago, the Musical Fountain has continued to be a popular tourist attraction. - Mlive
Posted on: Thu, 25 Sep 2014 16:32:07 +0000
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