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Aug 24, 2023 · The city of Cincinnati bought the vineyard — which Longworth called The Garden of Eden — in 1869 and built a 12-acre, 96-gallon reservoir. 9 of 29. Photo: Courtesy of Cincinnati Public Library ...
Jan 23, 2021 · Settled in 1788, Cincinnati is a major city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the government seat of Hamilton County. It is located at the northern side of the confluence of the Licking and Ohio rivers, the latter of which marks the state line with Kentucky. Then-and-now Cincinnati. The city is the economic and cultural hub of the Cincinnati ...
- Mount Adams Incline, Cincinnati, circa 1908. Upvote Downvote.
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- Jan. 1, 1927: Elm Street North from Mcfarland Street
- Jan. 22, 1928: 5th Street West from Walnut Street
- Oct. 7, 1929: 4th Street East from Race Street
- Sept. 19, 1930: 8th Street West from Elm Street
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In 1927, the horse and buggy -- also called a roadster -- was still a popular method of transportation. The roadster sitting at the corner of Elm and McFarland streets (right side of the photo) most likely belonged to a wealthier Cincinnatian because it was a more elegant four-wheeled model. Elm Street at the time was known for its lavish shops. In...
In 1928, streetcar tracks lined the centers of Walnut and 5th streets downtown. Unseen in this image, behind the photographer, was Tyler Davidson Fountain at the fountain's longtime original location. A 1971 renovation of Fountain Square included slightly moving and re-orienting the fountain to the west, and enlarging the plaza by removing the orig...
In 1929, 4th Street -- from Race to Sycamore streets -- was Cincinnati’s financial center. Its tall buildings gave the narrow street the appearance of a canyon, and in this canyon existed most of the city’s larger banks, insurance companies, investment and brokerage houses, utilities offices and more. On this corner (the left side of the photo) was...
Almost unchanged in the southwest corner of Elm and 8th streets (left side of the photo) is the Covenant-First Presbyterian Church. Dedicated in 1875, the building was first known as the Second Presbyterian Church. In 1909, following a drop in members, it was formed into the Church of the Covenant. Behind it was an apartment building that was later...
Cincinnati’s downtown riverfront once saw more than 30 steamboat visits a day. It later became the epicenter of freight rail for the western portion of the United States. Today, the riverfront is home to luxury apartments, athletes, shops and fine dining. This photo, taken from Newport in 1907, shows the city's skyline from beyond the Roebling Susp...
A comparison of the 1912 and 2013 city maps. In just more than 100 years, the landscape of Cincinnati's riverfront and downtown area have changed tremendously.
An aerial image of Cincinnati taken in 1949 compared to today shows how the warehouses and industrial portion of the riverfront have transformed into The Banks and sports stadiums.
Riverfront Stadium, later renamed Cinergy Field, opened June 30, 1970 and hosted the Bengals and the Reds. On December 29, 2002, it was demolished by implosion. Today, the Current at the Banks apartments and Great American Ball Park stand in its place. The above was just a taste of WCPO's "Then & Now" series. Insiders can interact with the region's...
Briol was celebrated for his photographs of Cincinnati in the 1920s through 1950s because they captured the beauty of the city and her people, but also the drama. There is life in the light...
Venue details. Style: Historic/Landmark Building, Event Center. Guest capacity: Accommodates up to 450 guests. Services: Ceremony / Reception. Outdoor. Location: 3012 Section Road. Cincinnati, OH 45237. Description: Built in the early 20th century, The French House is the focal point of the 275-acre French Park.
Jan 14, 2020 · In addition to shopping, downtown Cincinnati was the entertainment district and the many theaters were split between motion pictures and live acts. On New Year’s Day 1920, the Walnut Theater was showing “Mind The Paint Girl” a silent film drama starring Anita Stewart.
