Amelia Valerio Weinberg Memorial Fountain - Cincinnati, Ohio
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Fountain featuring a sculpture of several books located in front of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County in Cincinnati.
Waymark Code: WM85Z4
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 02/04/2010
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"The Amelia Valerio Weinberg Memorial Fountain is located on the Vine Street Plaza in front of the Main Library. Conceived and executed by former Cincinnati sculptor Michael Frasca, this ornamental fountain was made possible by a bequest from Mrs. Weinberg and was dedicated in 1990. Affectionately known as the “book fountain,” the sculpture features water cascading over a stack of ceramic tile books, representing the free flow of information and ideas through the printed word. The fountain is a popular spot for school groups and tourists." ~ Library website
TITLE: Amelia Valerio Weinberg Memorial Fountain
ARTIST(S): Michael Frasca
DATE: 1990. Dedicated Nov. 14, 1990.
MEDIUM: Sculpted and flat ceramic tiles on a concrete base.
CONTROL NUMBER: IAS OH000011
Direct Link to the Individual Listing in the Smithsonian Art Inventory: [Web Link]
PHYSICAL LOCATION:
Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County
800 Vine Street, Entrance plaza
Cincinnati, Ohio
DIFFERENCES NOTED BETWEEN THE INVENTORY LISTING AND YOUR OBSERVATIONS AND RESEARCH:
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