Tyler Davison Fountain, Cincinnati, OH
1871 (Photograph 1979)
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The Tyler Davidson Fountain (also known as The Genius of Water) by Ferdinand Von Miller and August von Kreling was uneveiled in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1879.
Standing 43 feet tall, this several layered bronze series of sculptures is dedicated to the importance of water. The central figure is the Genius of Water, a female figure in flowing robes that sprays hundreds of small jets of water. Surrounding her are four groups of figures depicting the benefits of water, such as a bathing child, a firefighter, a farmer, and a woman giving an older man a cup of water. Considered to be one of the most important structures in Cincinnati, the Tyler Davidson Fountain is named after a local businessman by his partner.
These photos of the Tyler Davidson Fountain in Cincinnati, OH are part of materials from its registration for National Register of Historic Places.
Standing 43 feet tall, this several layered bronze series of sculptures is dedicated to the importance of water. The central figure is the Genius of Water, a female figure in flowing robes that sprays hundreds of small jets of water. Surrounding her are four groups of figures depicting the benefits of water, such as a bathing child, a firefighter, a farmer, and a woman giving an older man a cup of water. Considered to be one of the most important structures in Cincinnati, the Tyler Davidson Fountain is named after a local businessman by his partner.
These photos of the Tyler Davidson Fountain in Cincinnati, OH are part of materials from its registration for National Register of Historic Places.
This primary source comes from the Records of the National Park Service.
National Archives Identifier: 71989183
Full Citation: Tyler Davison Fountain, Cincinnati, OH; 1871 (Photograph 1979); National Register of Historic Places and National Historic Landmarks Program Records: Ohio; National Register of Historic Places and National Historic Landmarks Program Records, 2013 - 2017; Records of the National Park Service, Record Group 79; National Archives at College Park, College Park, MD. [Online Version, https://www.docsteach.org/documents/document/tyler-davison-fountain-cincinnati-oh, April 25, 2024]Rights: Copyright Not Evaluated Learn more on our privacy and legal page.