History of drinking fountain

R BubblerThis article is about the drinking fountain. For other uses, see Bubbler (disambiguation)
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A typical bubbler
*Bubbler* is a trademarked name that refers to what some may call a drinking fountain
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The Bubbler was developed in 1889 by the then-small Kohler Water Works (now Kohler Company
) in Kohler, Wisconsin
, which was already well known for its faucet production. While Harlan Huckleby is credited with the actual design, it was Kohler who patented it and trademarked the name. The original Bubbler shot water one inch straight into the air, creating a bubbling texture, and the excess water ran back down over the sides of the nozzle. It was several years later before the Bubbler adopted the arc projection, which may have allowed the drinker to partake more easily, or was perceived to be more sanitary.
The bubbler concept took off and there were many copies. Since the name was trademarked, other companies named their fountains "The Gurgler" and "The Gusher".
Original working examples of the Bubbler can be found today around the Wisconsin State Capitol
 in Madison, Wisconsin.
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