Fountain Square and the Genius of Water:: The Heart of Cincinnati Contributor(s): Rogers, Gregory Parker (Author) |
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ISBN: 1609492978 ISBN-13: 9781609492977 Publisher: History Press OUR PRICE: $19.79 Product Type: Paperback Published: April 2013 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - Midwest(ia,il,in,ks,mi,mn,mo,nd,ne,oh,sd,wi |
Dewey: 977.1 |
LCCN: 2013010490 |
Series: Landmarks |
Physical Information: 0.5" H x 6" W x 8.8" (0.50 lbs) 128 pages |
Themes: - Locality - Cincinnati, Ohio - Geographic Orientation - Ohio |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Rogers, Gregory Parker: - Gregory Parker Rogers is an attorney, writer and historian in Cincinnati, Ohio. He is the author of The History Press's Cincinnati's Hyde Park: A Brief History of a Queen City Gem. |