Probasco Fountain
1887 / Samuel Hannaford / Cincinnati
A simple double basin fountain originally designed to water the horses. Central column consists of classical architectural forms.
The fountain was donated by Henry Probasco, a successful local businessman who also donated the iconic Tyler Davidson Fountain in downtown Cincinnati. This fountain was originally placed in the middle of Clifton avenue and was later moved to the roadside. It was designed by architect Samuel Hannaford. A chrysanthemum spigot was added to the fountain, which was restored and rededicated in 2015.
Location: Clifton Area Neighborhood School, 3711 Clifton Ave
Title
Probasco Fountain
Description
A simple double basin fountain originally designed to water the horses. Central column consists of classical architectural forms.
The fountain was donated by Henry Probasco, a successful local businessman who also donated the iconic Tyler Davidson Fountain in downtown Cincinnati. This fountain was originally placed in the middle of Clifton avenue and was later moved to the roadside. It was designed by architect Samuel Hannaford. A chrysanthemum spigot was added to the fountain, which was restored and rededicated in 2015.
The fountain was donated by Henry Probasco, a successful local businessman who also donated the iconic Tyler Davidson Fountain in downtown Cincinnati. This fountain was originally placed in the middle of Clifton avenue and was later moved to the roadside. It was designed by architect Samuel Hannaford. A chrysanthemum spigot was added to the fountain, which was restored and rededicated in 2015.
Creator
Date
1887
Subject
Source
Centner, R. & Farr, P. (2006). Cincinnati sculpture unveiled: The story behind the art. Little Miami Publishing Co.
Publisher
Ohio Outdoor Sculpture
Type
Identifier
506
Location City
Location County
Provider Entity
Henry Probasco
Location Site
Location Street
3711 Clifton Ave
Location Type
Media Base Depth
10 feet
Media Sculpture Height
10 feet
Media Base Height
2 feet, 6 inches
Media Base Width
17 feet, 4 inches
Installation Date
1887
Inscription
Carved on dedication plaque on fountain:
"Henry Probasco/to the/people of Clifton/1887/Thirsty and ye gave me drink"
"Henry Probasco/to the/people of Clifton/1887/Thirsty and ye gave me drink"
Carved on plaque for chrysanthemum spout addition:
"This chrysanthemum spigot/provides a continuous flow/of safe, fresh water for/people to drink/The fountain's basins are designed/to quench the thirst of horses, dogs, birds/and other creatures/Donated by the Clifton Community Fund"
"This chrysanthemum spigot/provides a continuous flow/of safe, fresh water for/people to drink/The fountain's basins are designed/to quench the thirst of horses, dogs, birds/and other creatures/Donated by the Clifton Community Fund"
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