Author: Gregory Parker Rogers
Publisher: History Press Library Editions
Published: 2013-04-02
Total Pages: 130
ISBN-13: 9781540230348
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn 1871, Henry Probasco donated the Tyler Davidson Fountain to the people of the city of Cincinnati in honor of his brother-in-law. Probasco wanted to leave a practical and artistic gift to the city and its residents that had made both men fabulously wealthy. Though it was placed on Fifth Street, away from the central business district, the fountain became a centerpiece of the city around its boom years, and downtown Cincinnati grew up around the statue. Author Greg Rogers chronicles the history of the fountain and its influence on the landscape and culture of the city.
Book Synopsis Fountain Square and the Genius of Water: The Heart of Cincinnati by : Gregory Parker Rogers
Download or read book Fountain Square and the Genius of Water: The Heart of Cincinnati written by Gregory Parker Rogers and published by History Press Library Editions. This book was released on 2013-04-02 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1871, Henry Probasco donated the Tyler Davidson Fountain to the people of the city of Cincinnati in honor of his brother-in-law. Probasco wanted to leave a practical and artistic gift to the city and its residents that had made both men fabulously wealthy. Though it was placed on Fifth Street, away from the central business district, the fountain became a centerpiece of the city around its boom years, and downtown Cincinnati grew up around the statue. Author Greg Rogers chronicles the history of the fountain and its influence on the landscape and culture of the city.