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Here is the symbolic center of Cincinnati. I remember watching "WKRP in Cincinnati" when I was younger, and this fountain was the opening scene of the credits.
The fountain itself was first completed in 1871. A Baltimore firm redesigned, and slightly reoriented, it in 1971. Leave a Comment Directions: Downtown; at 5th & Vine
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Great old photo link!
***UPDATE***
They've just recently moved the fountain (AGAIN!); it's closer in to the restaurants, perhaps in hopes to keep it out of the way of cars? Who knows!
Fountain Square in downtown Cincinnati is a wonderful place to bring the kids in the summer to feel the water spray from the fountain and an opportunity for the little kids to chase the pigeons. There are chairs & table available for the parents to hang out & watch the kids. But what we like to do best is bring a picnic dinner and lay the spread out on the table & people-watch.
During lunchtime, you'll see tons of people camped out around the Tyler-Davidson Fountain eating their lunch out of a bag.
If you opt out of the picnic there is the Rock Bottom Brewery nearby which serves a fine selection of brews, terrace seating available. You'll also find many other types of restaurants & bars nearby. During the day the Westin Hotel (ph#: 513-621-7700) across the street has a great $11 lunch buffet.
From the square you get great views of Carew Tower, the tallest building in Cincy, that sits adjacent across the street. And across the street is our very own Tiffany's! Their signature diamond & platinum Tiffany engagement rings start at just $1,000. Breakfast, anyone?
Summer evenings there's usually a sax player who plays for donations.
During the winter there is a great little outdoor skating rink.
Parking available just underneath the square. Leave a Comment Address: 500 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45202Phone: (513) 352-6167 (Skating Rink)Directions: 4th street between Vine & Walnut facing the Westin Hotel (every map out there shows Fountain Square being between Walnut & Main but they are wrong - I've physically walked it to be sure)Website: http://www.cincinnati.com/fountain/
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 Tyler Davidson Fountain by CoAir13
The fountain stands 43 feet high and is adorned with figures depicting the importance of water in our lives. Leave a Comment Address: Fountain Square
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 Cincinnati's Fountain
Square by Stephen-KarenConn
Water streams from the outstretched arms of a 9-foot-tall female figure representing the "Genius of Water." Below, four adult figures dramatize the life-sustaining uses of water and four relief panels depict the industrial uses of water. These are fitting symbols in a river city. Four drinking spouts on the lower tier once held communal cups for pedesterians to use.
The fountain was a gift to the City of Cincinnati in 1871, from local businessman Henry Probasco, in memory of his deceased brother-in-law and business partner. It is the creation of sculptor August von Kreling of Munich, Germany.
The first time I saw the fountain was on a trip from Tennessee to Cincinnati with my Dad and three of my brothers in 1954. I was at fountain square again the last week in June, 2004. The downtown area around the fountain has changed dramatically during the interim, but the fountain itself has endured - just as I always remembered it. Leave a Comment
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A Cincinnati businessman dedicated this fountain “To the People of Cincinnati” in memory of his business partner and brother-in-law Tyler Davidson on October 6, 1871. The bronze and granite fountain glorifies the blessings of water, affectionately known as “The Lady" or "The Genius of Water". Below her, large human figures represent water’s practical uses, and on the base, four child figures represent the pleasures of water. The four figures around the rim were originally drinking fountains.
The Fountain Square is also a great place to eat lunch in late spring to early fall, and is used as an ice rink in the winter. The jumbotron above the square is also used in sporting events. Leave a Comment
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Square in the center of the downtown area. I nice site but nothing too special. Outdoor ice skating in the winter though which is nice. Leave a Comment
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 FOUNTAIN SQUARE by dtownkitty
Baby, if you've ever wondered,
Wondered whatever became of me,
I'm living on the air in Cincinnati,
Cincinnati, WKRP.
Got kind of tired packing and unpacking,
Town to town and up and down the dial
Maybe you and me were never meant to be,
But baby think of me once in awhile.
I'm at WKRP in Cincinnati.. Leave a Comment
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 Fountain Square by Jim_EliasonLeave a Comment Directions: fifth and vine streets
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