The Real Uncle Wilber

A life-long resident of the Pikes Peak region, Bob Tudor's "Uncle Wilber" Fulker inspired the fountain that bears his name through his tuba playing and love of whimsy and invention.

Although he has never had a pet monkey, Wilber Fulker did play the tuba, and even performed with the Colorado Springs Band at the 1936 Chicago World's Fair. As the principal of the Colorado Deaf and Blind School, he invented a number of games and toys for his students, including a baseball that emits tones in order to allow blind batters to time and aim their swing. To this day, Wilber Fulker enjoys watching children of all ages play in the Uncle Wilber Fountain, the workings of which are both as complex, and as fun, as any of his playful inventions.

"Life begins with love and can be filled with love if you take the initiative to share yours with those you live and work with." - Wilber Fulker