# NONUMENT 01::McKeldin Fountain — LMoren JMayhew MBaraga NTomšič

> Augmented reality app recreating a demolished public fountain with historical context. (iPhone/iPad app by Lisa Moren.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nonument-01mckeldin-fountain/id1305863650 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Lisa Moren](https://appshunter.io/developer/1641553493)
- Category: Entertainment, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 199 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-02-12
- Data updated: 2026-06-03
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nonument-01mckeldin-fountain/id1305863650/reviews.md

## What is NONUMENT 01?

The public art project and virtual monument, “NONUMENT 01::McKeldin Fountain” is Baltimore’s first public monument presented in augmented reality (AR). When viewers hold up a tablet or smartphone like a protest sign, they reveal a full-scale, 3D architecturally correct model of the controversial half-acre McKeldin Fountain. Tap on a protest sign at any time to bring back the brutalist-style monument that once boasted 18 waterfalls before it was demolished in January 2017.

The fountain may be viewed anywhere in the world, but viewers at the original site at McKeldin Square in Baltimore MD, are given an audio tour by the artist. Viewers wander the animated waterways, including the infamous double waterfall. Sprinkled throughout the site are ‘memory artifacts’ guiding the viewer through a game-like experience. Walking through whisper chambers and tapping on artifacts trigger the Baltimore heroes who reminisce on Occupy Baltimore, Women in Black and Freddie Gray protests; women’s trans picnics; anime costume events; rappers, a former mayor; kids swimming; a marriage proposal, and an arrest in the Square.

Open the NONUMENT 01 app. A flat half-acre site without obstructions is ideal.
Put on headphones.
To bring back the fountain at anytime, tap on a protest sign lying flat on the ground.
Hold your device like the protest sign, and walk around the half-acre fountain.
Tap on hidden “memory objects”.
If you loose the utopian structure, bring back the fountain by tapping on a protest sign or through the menu.

NONUMENT 01 is the first AR app of its kind that offers a large-scale 3D simulation of an architectural work using high quality rendering techniques typically only available in virtual reality and GPS location tools.

Find out more by searching NONUMENT 01 on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter!

Project Team: Project Team: Lisa Moren, Director and Producer; Jaimes Mayhew, Co-Production; Martin Bricelj Baraga and Neja Tomšič, NONUMENT founders; along with programming and development team Balti-Virtual. Music by Erik Spangler with “Whisper Chambers” by JMoney fur and “Guided Audio Tour” and “Finale” engineered by Timothy Nohe; 3D models by Ben Shaffer, Ryan Zuber, IRC at UMBC and Look on Media.
Sponsors: This project was funded by the Saul Zaentz Innovation Fund in Film + Media at Johns Hopkins University. 

This project is also grateful for support from the Andy Warhol Foundation, The Gritt Fund from the Contemporary Museum, the Museum of Transitory Art, the CAHSS Summer Research Initiative Fund at UMBC and CEC Artslink International.

## Key features

- Augmented reality fountain reconstruction
- Full-scale 3D architectural model
- Interactive historical memory artifacts
- Audio tour at original site
- Global accessibility
- High-quality rendering


## Frequently asked questions about NONUMENT 01

### What is NONUMENT 01::McKeldin Fountain?

NONUMENT 01:: McKeldin Fountain is an augmented reality application that recreates the demolished McKeldin Fountain in Baltimore. It allows users to view a full-scale 3D model of the fountain and interact with historical 'memory artifacts'.

### Can I use NONUMENT 01:: McKeldin Fountain anywhere in the world?

Yes, the fountain can be viewed anywhere in the world. However, users at the original site in McKeldin Square, Baltimore, MD, receive an additional audio tour by the artist.

### How do I bring back the fountain in NONUMENT 01:: McKeldin Fountain?

To bring back the fountain at any time, you can tap on a protest sign lying flat on the ground. You can also access this function through the menu if you lose sight of the structure.

### What kind of historical content is in NONUMENT 01:: McKeldin Fountain?

The app features 'memory artifacts' that, when tapped, trigger recollections from Baltimore heroes about various events like protests, picnics, and community gatherings that took place in the Square.

### What are the technical requirements for NONUMENT 01:: McKeldin Fountain?

The app works best on a flat, unobstructed half-acre site. It is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod, and requires holding your device like a protest sign to view the AR experience.

### Is NONUMENT 01:: McKeldin Fountain suitable for children?

NONUMENT 01:: McKeldin Fountain has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger audiences. The interactive historical content is designed to be engaging for a broad age range.

### How often is NONUMENT 01:: McKeldin Fountain updated?

The latest version of NONUMENT 01:: McKeldin Fountain is 1.0.9, which was last updated on May 5, 2023. This indicates the app receives periodic updates for improvements.

### Does NONUMENT 01:: McKeldin Fountain have ads?

No, NONUMENT 01:: McKeldin Fountain does not contain advertisements. The app is completely free to download and use without any ad interruptions.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.9 — 2023-05-05

Fixed missed sprites

### 1.0.8 — 2018-06-08

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Fixed typos.

### 1.0.7 — 2018-04-24

Changed the selection process to not highlight selected items. Please tap items when they are centered on screen.

### 1.0.6 — 2018-04-16

- Brightened up the fountain.
- Fixed a couple audio files.

### 1.0.4 — 2018-03-30

Fixed typos and simplified experience for non-ARKit devices.

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