Download or read book Fountain Square and the Genius of Water written by Gregory Parker Rogers and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2013-04-02 with total page 151 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.