Cincinnati, Ohio's Symbol for the Virtual Gallery of
Math, Art, and Life.
The Tyler Davidson Fountain
We have chosen the Tyler Davidson Fountain located in
Fountain Square Plaza in Cincinnati, Ohio, as our symbol for the Virtual
Gallery of Math, Art, and Life. The fountain is so beloved here that it
is sometimes said that it pumps the city's blood rather than its water.
The fountain was designed and built in Munich, Germany. (Cincinnati's
culture and population is rich with German influence.) The bronze used
for it was from melted down Danish cannons. Its weight is 24 tons of bronze
and 85 tons of granite stone. Its walls are covered by over 2,000 feet
of pipe. It is estimated that 500 gallons of water flow from the fountain
each minute.
The fountain is 43 feet tall. Water streams from the hands
of the 9 ft. tall female figure called the “Genius of Water”.
438 holes are pierced in each hand. Below her are 4 adult figures depicting
life uses of water. Below them are 4 relief panels showing 4 industrial
uses of water. 4 child figures are on the corners depicting 4 pleasures
of water, and finally there are 4 drinking fountains. When the water is
turned off, twinkling lights take the place of the water.
The Tyler Davidson Fountain is generally regarded as the
symbol of Cincinnati and is used as gathering place for many Cincinnatians
and a meeting place during sad times and times of celebration. We are
proud to offer it as our symbol.
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