CINCINNATI - The City of Cincinnati and Cincinnati Center City Development Corporation (3CDC) hosted a party, welcoming Cincinnatians of all ages to join in celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the famous Tyler Davidson Fountain’s dedication at a commemorative event at Fountain Square on Wednesday, October 6, 2021

This free community event kicked off at 4:30pm with remarks from city officials, including City Manager Paula Boggs Muething, followed by live music from local cover band, Soul Pocket, on Fifth Third Bank Center Stage.  

“The City of Cincinnati is proud to take part in this historic celebration of one of our community's most symbolic landmarks,” said Cincinnati Mayor John Cranley. “The Tyler Davidson statue has been a center city anchor for 150 years, and we look forward to celebrating its presence in Fountain Square for 150 more.” 

Cincinnati businessman Henry Probasco dedicated our famous fountain “To the People of Cincinnati” in memory of his business partner and brother-in-law, Tyler Davidson, on October 6, 1871. Designed to rival the great fountains of Europe, the bronze and granite fountain glorifies the blessings of water. Streams of water flow from the outstretched hands of the nine-foot-tall Genius of Water, affectionately known as “The Lady.” Below her, large human figures represent water’s practical uses, and on the base, four child figures represent the pleasures of water. Over the past century, the Tyler Davidson Fountain has withstood multiple Fountain Square redesigns and revitalizations, the most recent of which in 2006 gave the Fountain its current prominent, central position overlooking the Square. 

“Locals and visitors alike fondly consider Fountain Square the heart of downtown Cincinnati and the Tyler Davidson Fountain a crown jewel of our Queen City,” Christy Samad, Senior Vice President of Event Management for 3CDC, said. “We are excited to celebrate the Fountain’s history and the vibrancy of our city with the people of Cincinnati.”