Webster Station in Dayton in Montgomery County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Ambrose Winters Fountain
— Patterson Boulevard Canal Parkway —
Photographed By Craig Doda, May 4, 2024
1. Ambrose Winters Fountain Marker
The original Winters Memorial Drinking Water Fountain was located on Third Street between St. Clair Street and the canal basin (Patterson Boulevard). The fountain was dedicated to Ambrose A. Winters in 1905. Ambrose Winters was recognized, during the dedication ceremony, as a successful attorney, a political leader, a social and civic leader, and a businessman who made significant contributions to the home loan industry in Ohio. Known as the "Father of Building Associations" in Ohio, Winters also served several terms as President of the Dayton Chamber of Commerce, and his innovative business practices as General Manager of the Mutual Home and Loans Association made Dayton a leader in home loans banking. Winters Fountain remained in Cooper Park until 1960, when it was removed for the construction of the Dayton Metro Library building.
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Winters fountain in its original location. The fountain was re-assembled in 2012.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1905.
Location. 39° 45.701′ N, 84° 11.225′ W. Marker is in Dayton, Ohio, in Montgomery County. It is in Webster Station. Marker is at the intersection of North Patterson
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Library and the Flood (here, next to this marker); William McKinley Statue (here, next to this marker); The "New" Library (here, next to this marker); Cooper Park Before the Library (here, next to this marker); The Dayton Metro Library (here, next to this marker); Inside the Library (here, next to this marker); The Library in a Changing City (here, next to this marker); The Canal and Industrial Growth (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dayton.
Photographed By Craig Doda, May 4, 2024
2. Ambrose Winters Fountain Marker
Photographed By Craig Doda, May 4, 2024
3. Ambrose Winters Fountain Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 20, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 17, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 70 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 17, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
