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The Tyler Davidson Fountain or The Genius of Water is a statue and fountain located in Cincinnati, Ohio. It is regarded as the city's symbol and one of the area's most-visited attractions. It was dedicated in 1871 and is the centerpiece of Fountain Square, a hardscape plaza at the corner of 5th and Vine Streets in the downtown area. It is ...
The Eden Park Station No. 7 is a historic structure located in Eden Park in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. Constructed in the late nineteenth century as a significant part of the city water supply system, it was used for its original purpose for only a few decades. As a work of architect Samuel Hannaford, it has been named a historic site.
Local Historic Landmark is a designation of the Cincinnati City Council for historic buildings and other sites in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States.Many of these landmarks are also listed on the National Register of Historic Places, providing federal tax support for preservation, and some are further designated National Historic Landmarks, providing additional federal oversight.
Mount Washington was laid out in 1846 and received its city rights in 1867. The community was annexed by the City of Cincinnati in 1911. [2] [3]A major local landmark for Mount Washington is the Mount Washington Water Tower, a concrete water tower that went into service in November 1940.
Elsinore Arch (also known as Elsinore Tower) is a registered historic structure in Cincinnati, Ohio, listed in the National Register on March 3, 1980. The building, at Gilbert Avenue and Elsinore Place, was constructed in 1883 for the Cincinnati Water Works. [2] It's said to be inspired by the Elsinore Castle (Kronborg) featured in Hamlet. [3]
Jeff Swertfeger, superintendent of water quality treatment at Water Works, said there are 36,500 houses in the Cincinnati area with lead pipes. The utility serves 1.1 million customers in ...
A water researcher tests a sample of water for PFAs, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023, at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Center for Environmental Solutions and Emergency Response in Cincinnati.
The standpipe is a form of water tower common in the late 19th century. [2] It was listed in the National Register on March 3, 1980. The standpipe, completed in 1894 by the firm of Cincinnati architect Samuel Hannaford , stands at 172 feet (52 m) tall.