The Broadway Fountain of Madison, Indiana is not native to Indiana. "The fountain was exhibited in Philadelphia in 1876 (United States)." "After the conclusion 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 (United States)." What makes this fountain so special? “It is one of only four remaining of this style in the world (United States).” The Madison Lodge of Independent Order of Odd Fellows was looking for a way to "regain the momentum it had lost to the railroads with a public fountain (Untitled)." Crozier told Joe they needed of something out of the normal order to attract public attention and interest (Untitled)." "There is not a single place in Madison where a stranger can drink a glass of water ( Untitled)." "Why don't we, the Odd Fellows, take the lead, lead a campaign, install a good, clean fountain in Madison with pure water, and make it all happen next spring ( Untitled) ?The individual lodges did not want to spend money from their treasury to build the fountains, so after many meetings, they decided to organize a large fair to raise funds to build the fountain. Great Flood of 1884 occurred "rushing down the Ohio River in late January or early February (Untitled)." The flood left many homeless, suspended the fountain, and took the town three months to recover. Those who did not want a fountain began to argue that there should be sources of drinking water above flood levels, that the fountain trade should be stopped, and that money was to be spent on dug wells and fire hydrants. After a vote of 5 to 4, the original plan for the fountain was carried out. The next dilemma, the strange one......amongst the paper systems......ic in the basement under the fountain which houses its pumps. “Hopefully the work will progress quickly and smoothly, allowing the Broadway Fountain to be reactivated; restoring it to all its splendor that we all know and love (Long). »Today, the fountain remains a historic landmark for Madison, Indiana. People use the fountain as a backdrop for their weddings. During the summer, a monthly concert takes place in the park. “Events are hosted by Visit Madison and the Madison Main Street Program Concerts at Broadway Fountain in Madison Indiana (Free Music).” “They encourage residents to bring their own chair and come enjoy an evening 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 adds to the city's history..