The Broadway Fountain of Madison, Indiana did not originate in Indiana. “The fountain was originally exhibited in Philadelphia in 1876 (USA).” “After the closing of the Philadelphia Centennial Exposition, the Madison Lodge of Independent Order of Odd Fellows purchased the fountain and presented it to the city in 1884 (USA).” What makes this fountain so special? “It is one of only four remaining examples of this style in the world (USA).” The Madison Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows was looking for a way to "regain the momentum it had lost to the railroads with a public drinking fountain (Untitled)." "Crozier told Joe they needed something out of the ordinary order to get the public's attention and interest (Untitled)." water (Untitled)." "Why don't we Odd Fellows take the initiative, lead a campaign, install a good, clean drinking fountain in Madison with pure water, and make it all happen next spring (Untitled)?" The individual lodges didn't want it spend their treasury money to build the fountains. So, after many meetings, they decided to hold a Big Fair to raise money to build the fountain. The great flood of 1884 came “roaring down the Ohio River in late January or early.” early February (Untitled).” The flood left many homeless, stopped the fountain, and took three months to recover. People who initially did not want a fountain began to argue that there must be sources of fresh drinking water above the level of the floods and that the fountain business had to be silenced and that the money had to be spent on wells and fire hydrants. After a vote of 5-4, the original design of the fountain was realized. The next dilemma is the Strange... middle of paper... physical systems in the basement beneath the fountain that houses its pumps." “We hope that work will proceed quickly and smoothly allowing for the reactivation of the Broadway Fountain; returning it to its full splendor that we have all come to know and love (Long).” Today, the fountain remains a historic landmark for Madison, Indiana. People use the fountain as a backdrop for their weddings holds a monthly concert. "Events are organized by Visit Madison and the Madison Main Street Program Concerts at the Broadway Fountain in Madison Indiana (free music)." "They encourage residents to bring their own chairs and come enjoy a night of music and dancing (free music)" At Christmas , the fountain is decorated with white lights. Downtown Madison remains a historic community and the Broadway Fountain contributes to the history of the city.