Wednesday, April 21, 1999
Private fund drive to restore fountain
BY LUCY MAY
The Cincinnati Enquirer
Since 1871, the bronze lady atop the Tyler Davidson Fountain has symbolized the city of Cincinnati. Now she needs something in return.
Without $2 million in repairs, the fountain will eventually collapse. Mayor Roxanne Qualls on Tuesday announced the formation of the Tyler Davidson Committee to raise the money needed to save and preserve the fountain.
“It's kind of a mess,” Committee Chairman Charles D. Lindberg said of the fountain. “But we'll get it taken care of.”
A report detailing the extent of the fountain's damage was completed last April. The city administration recommended forming a private fund-raising group last July.
The Tyler Davidson Committee aims to raise $3 million — $2 million for the fountain's restoration and $1 million for an endowment to cover future maintenance costs. A fund-raising effort launched by Fifth-Third Bank last year raised more than $100,000 for the project.
The city itself is spending $2.1 million to repair Fountain Square's plaza and had no money to repair the fountain, said Willie Carden, the city's facilities manager.
Mr. Lindberg said he hopes to complete the fund drive by August.
To donate, write checks to the Cincinnati Parks Foundation — Tyler Davidson Fund and mail them to 950 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45202.
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