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Tyler Davidson Fountain — Attraction in Cincinnati

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Tyler Davidson Fountain
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The Tyler Davidson Fountain or The Genius of Water is a statue and fountain located in Cincinnati, Ohio. It is regarded as the city's symbol and one of the area's most-visited attractions.
Nearby attractions
Contemporary Arts Center
44 E 6th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Aronoff Center for the Arts
650 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Taft Theatre
317 E 5th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
The Escape Game Cincinnati
28 West Freedom Way UNIT 300, Cincinnati, OH 45202
The Mercantile Library
414 Walnut St #1100, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Dixie Terminal
49 E 4th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
50 E Freedom Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Duke Energy Convention Center
525 Elm St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Fabulous Frames & Art
17 W 4th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Ingalls Building
6 E 4th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Nearby restaurants
Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse
505 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Via Vite
520 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
BRU Burger Bar - Downtown Cincinnati
41 E 6th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks
21 E 5th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Sleepy Bee Cafe - Downtown
8 E 4th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Prime Cincinnati
580 Walnut St #100, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Nada
600 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, United States
Sotto
118 E 6th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
The 1931
35 W 5th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
The Davidson
501 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Nearby hotels
The Westin Cincinnati
21 E 5th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza
35 W 5th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
The Cincinnatian Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
601 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
21c Museum Hotel Cincinnati
609 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Renaissance Cincinnati Downtown Hotel
36 E 4th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Hampton Inn & Suites Cincinnati-Downtown
617 Vine St Suite A, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Homewood Suites by Hilton Cincinnati-Downtown
617 Vine St Suite B, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Courtyard by Marriott Cincinnati Downtown
6 E 4th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Hyatt Regency Cincinnati
151 W 5th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
The Guild Downtown - Vine St Cincinnati
630 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
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Tyler Davidson Fountain

28 E 5th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
4.9(43)
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The Tyler Davidson Fountain or The Genius of Water is a statue and fountain located in Cincinnati, Ohio. It is regarded as the city's symbol and one of the area's most-visited attractions.

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attractions: Contemporary Arts Center, Aronoff Center for the Arts, Taft Theatre, The Escape Game Cincinnati, The Mercantile Library, Dixie Terminal, National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, Duke Energy Convention Center, Fabulous Frames & Art, Ingalls Building, restaurants: Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse, Via Vite, BRU Burger Bar - Downtown Cincinnati, McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks, Sleepy Bee Cafe - Downtown, Prime Cincinnati, Nada, Sotto, The 1931, The Davidson
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Nearby attractions of Tyler Davidson Fountain

Contemporary Arts Center

Aronoff Center for the Arts

Taft Theatre

The Escape Game Cincinnati

The Mercantile Library

Dixie Terminal

National Underground Railroad Freedom Center

Duke Energy Convention Center

Fabulous Frames & Art

Ingalls Building

Contemporary Arts Center

Contemporary Arts Center

4.6

(618)

Closed
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Aronoff Center for the Arts

Aronoff Center for the Arts

4.8

(2K)

Open 24 hours
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Taft Theatre

Taft Theatre

4.6

(1.7K)

Open 24 hours
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The Escape Game Cincinnati

The Escape Game Cincinnati

5.0

(4K)

Open 24 hours
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Harry PotterTM: A Forbidden Forest Experience
Harry PotterTM: A Forbidden Forest Experience
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6035 Price Road, Miami Township, 45140
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Discover Cincinnati’s Flavors on a Food Tour
Discover Cincinnati’s Flavors on a Food Tour
Sat, Dec 6 • 11:00 AM
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Art of the Brick: An Exhibition of LEGO® Art
Art of the Brick: An Exhibition of LEGO® Art
Sat, Dec 6 • 9:30 AM
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Nearby restaurants of Tyler Davidson Fountain

Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse

Via Vite

BRU Burger Bar - Downtown Cincinnati

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks

Sleepy Bee Cafe - Downtown

Prime Cincinnati

Nada

Sotto

The 1931

The Davidson

Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse

Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse

4.7

(1.4K)

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Via Vite

Via Vite

4.4

(554)

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BRU Burger Bar - Downtown Cincinnati

BRU Burger Bar - Downtown Cincinnati

4.3

(1.2K)

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McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks

4.0

(924)

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Pleasant in the summer heat, just north of the Ohio river. Detailed artwork.
Justin PlattJustin Platt
Love this city so much history and this is just another beautiful example
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Lovely fountain with interesting events in and around the square.
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5.0
7y

A wonderful representation of Cincinnati. This is where we go to be together. Wether it be to celebrate, In other times. To pray and mourn. We pray they are far and few between. We may meet to eat lunch , or even catch up and watch a sports event. Our fountain is the center of everything here. Its absolutly beautiful and stands strong for everyone. One of the best times to go is Christmas Season. The Tyler Davidson Fountain is shining thru as many decorations are brightly lit all around. And horse carrige rides are availbe. Not to mention ice skating on the square! Top the day off with warm hot chocolate. And If you have time. Visit our train display. Visit the Tyler Davidson Fountain once and you will see why its such a big part...

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5.0
7y

Die "Tyler Davidson Fountain" ist eine ungewöhnliche Erscheinung in den USA und wurde tatsächlich in München (Deutschland) erstellt. Auch die Geschichte welche sich um den Brunnen rankt, hat vom Gedanken eines Trinkwasserbrunnens bis zu dessen Einweihung problematische als auch kuriose Erlebnisse vereint. Heute ist die Fontäne ein Wahrzeichen der Stadt und wird jeweils im April zum ersten Heimspiel der Cincinnati Reds, dem örtlichen Baseball-Team, in Betrieb gesetzt. Im Winter bleibt das Wasser abgestellt. Eingeweiht wurde der Brunnen am 6. Oktober 1871. Henry Probasco, ein reicher Einwohner der Stadt ärgerte sich öfters über Betrunkene die auf der Strasse anzutreffen waren. Als er einmal einen ansprach und ihn fragte, warum er nicht Wasser gegen den Durst trinke, soll dieser geantwortet haben, es sei nur Schnaps und Bier vorzufinden, aber kein Wasser. Daraufhin beschloss Probasco, seinem Schwager und Geschäftspartner Tyler Davidson und in Absprache mit diesem, der Stadt Cincinnati ein ihm gewidmeten Brunnen mit Trinkwasser zu schenken. Davidson starb 1865, doch Probasco setzte das Vorhaben posthum um. In den USA war die Kunst des Bronzegusses noch nicht auf dem Stand der die Herstellung eines monumentalen Brunnens erlaubt hätte, so schaute er sich in Europa um und wurde fündig. Der 13 Meter hohe Brunnen, der von auf einer Säule stehenden Frauenfigur, die Maria nachempfunden ist, gekrönt wird, weist insgesamt 13 Skulpturen und vier Basreliefs auf, die alle den Wert des Wassers für die Menschheit symbolisieren. Der zentralen Brunnenfigur, aus deren Handflächen feine Fontänen sprühen, stellt den Genius des Wassers dar. Unterhalb dieser befinden sich vier männliche Gestalten, die den Nutzen des Wassers für alles Leben verkörpern. Die Knabenfiguren weiter aussen, symbolisieren dagegen die Freuden, welches Wasser spenden kann. Am Fuss des Brunnens wird dann noch der Nutzen des Wassers für die Industrie dargestellt. Die Idee, die der Prohabitionszeit weit vorausging, hatte sich originell in ein Kunstwerk umgesetzt, das zudem für die USA ein Novum war. Das älteste Denkmal Cincinattis, ist ein sehr schönes Werk europäischer Kunst aus dem 19....

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5.0
6y

Lovely fountain in the heart of Cincinnati city. A happening place with many social activities going on. A must place to visit if one is in Cincinnati. As I was about to click a photo of the fountain, a clown jumped in and posed...

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