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Fountain Square




In 1860, Tyler Davidson and Henry Probasco first discussed the idea of presenting to the people of Cincinnati a fountain - an
object of beauty and utility to the city where the brothers-in-law, partners and close friends made their fortune in the
hardware business. But Davidson died in 1865 before any specific plans could be made. Probasco sold their business and
chose to pursue the purchase of a fountain as a practical use to the people and a memorial to Davidson. Probasco traveled
Europe in search of a fountain that bore no mythological intent or conventional design. When Probasco came upon the
Royal Foundry of Bavaria, at Munich, Ferdinand Von Miller introduced to him the drawings by August Von Kreling. Von
Kreling's design depicted people in everyday pursuits enjoying the many blessings and uses of water. Probasco placed the
order for the fountain. After three years of casting, it was dedicated on October 6, 1871 in lavish ceremonies on Probasco
Place - later named Fountain Square.


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Fountain Square Contruction
Fountain Square Contruction

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Guest 29-Jun-2008 21:54
Thank you SO much for the lovely pictures of the Tyler Davidson and the Genius of Water! I haven't been to my hometown in over 10 years! As a teenager, I worked for AMAC (Ask Me About Cincinnati) a youth organization that used to sweep the downtown streets during the summer, and we had to learn the history of the fountain so we could relay it to those who asked. I remember the area when the RKO Albee was there along with the cafes. Thank you for refreshing some wonderful memories!
Joy Tarter 01-Apr-2006 02:21
Water the foundation of humanity and life. Beautiful isn't she! It would be nice to see this on live cam, the night shots are what make my heart skip a beat. Love to see her at night, and have many times. My Father moved her back in sixty's and he died exactly 14 years to the day she was rededicated to Cincinnati. Tell me God didn't have his hand in that.
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