Built on the site of a former orphan asylum and potter's field, Music Hall, completed in 1878, is said to be haunted. Collection of Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton Co.
Cincinnati Union Terminal under construction on 2/26/32; the art deco landmark opened on 3/31/33. The arch represented a metaphorical gateway to the city. Photo courtesy Cincinnati Museum Center.
Carew Tower under construction on 7/10/1930. The flag on top denoted that the building's full height, 49 stories, had been reached. Photo courtesy Cincinnati Museum Center.
Dixie Terminal arcade shortly after completion in 1921. The building served as a streetcar terminal, stock exchange and office building. Collection of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton Co.
Fountain Square's centerpiece is the Tyler Davidson Fountain, which was donated by Henry Probasco and dedicated on October 6, 1871. 1935 photo courtesy Cincinnati Museum Center.
Ever since the 1860s, Cincinnati Catholics have been "praying the steps" of this church on Good Friday every year. This view is from 1916. Collection of Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton Co. Read more.
Dow was the first drug store in Cincinnati to add a soda fountain, along with perfume, cosmetic and tobacco departments. Others soon began to copy the format. Courtesy cincinnativiews.net. Read more.
The building was once the Coca-Cola Bottling Plant. Their machinery processed more than 500 bottles a minute "without being touched by hand." Courtesy cincinnativiews.net. Read more.
The German National Bank building was completed in 1903. During World War I, anti-German sentiment forced them to change their name to Lincoln National Bank. Courtesy cincinnativiews.net.
This 1869 building once housed the People's Theatre owned by Hubert Heuck, who also owned the Colliseum across the street. It was a 2nd class vaudeville and burlesque house. cincinnativiews.net
Mariemont was founded with the goal of eliminating big city problems through proper planning. The inn opened in 1926 as the offices of the Mariemont Co, who built the city. From cincinnativiews.net.
City Hall has been on this site since 1852. The current building, designed by Samuel Hannaford (who designed Music Hall) opened in 1893. Collection of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton Co. Read more.
Stadium from above in 1936. It's named for Jimmy Nippert, who died after contracting blood poisoning from an injury sustained during the 1923 game against Miami. He was the grandson of James Gamble.
Findlay Market as it looked in 1921. Completed in 1855, it was the first iron market building in the US. The bell came from Pearl St Market when it was torn down in 1934. Courtesy cincinnativiews.net. Read more.
The cornerstone of this 1873 building is the same one laid by John Quincy Adams in 1843 at the original Mt Ida (later Mt Adams) location. Collection of Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton Co. Read more.
The Baum-Longworth-Sinton-Taft House was home to some of Cincinnati's most famous families. The Tafts bequeathed it to Cincinnati in 1927. Collection of Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton Co.
When completed in 1907, the Herbivora Building (now the Elephant House) was the "largest and most complete concrete animal building in the world." Coll. of Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton Co
When founded in 1881, it was the first purpose-built art museum west of the Alleghenies. This building was initially completed in 1886. From the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County.
Sunlite Pool on 7/3/1927. At 200' wide, 401' long and holding more than 3 million gallons of water, it's the largest flat-surface pool in North America. Photo courtesy Cincinnati Museum Center.
The Netherland Plaza cocktail bar as it appeared on July 8, 1942. The art deco styling found throughout the rest of the hotel is apparent. Photo courtesy Cincinnati Museum Center.
At 1,057', it was the longest suspension bridge in the world when it opened on 12/1/1866. Photo from construction in 1865. From the collection of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County.
The site under construction in January 1930. Construction began just one month before the stock market crash of 1929. From the collection of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County.
The Center Building first hosted classes in 1907. Board, tuition, laundry and use of library cost $45 per quarter. Courtesy nkyviews.com. Read more.
The Assembly Building was built in 1892 to house a drug store, residences and an assembly hall. In the years since, it's been a bank, pool hall, saloon, speakeasy, and theatre. Courtesy nkyviews.com. Read more.
The Promont House was completed in 1867. It changed hands a few times before Ohio's 43rd Governor, John Pattison, moved in in 1879. It was his home until his death (5 months into his term) in 1906. Read more.
This building was built in 1921 to complement the Gruen building. It housed the Procter & Collier Co., an advertising and printing agency for Procter & Gamble. Courtesy cincinnativiews.net. Read more.
This building was built by the Gruen Watch Company in 1917. Since their watches were based on Swiss designs, they wanted their factory to resemble a Swiss chalet. Courtesy cincinnativiews.net. Read more.
The Gwynne building was constructed in 1914 and named for the wife of Cornelius Vanderbilt II, Alice Gwynne Vanderbilt. It served as the headquarters for P&G from 1935 to 1956. Read more.
The Baldwin Piano Company once called this building home. They began as piano dealers (at 4th & Elm) in 1862, but started making their own pianos on this site in 1890. Read more.
This was the home of George "Boss" Cox, who ran Cincinnati's political machine from 1891 to 1916. A Republican, Cox's ability to deliver election results extended his power throughout Ohio. Read more.
This building was originally home to Gibson Greetings. It grew to become the third largest greeting card manufacturer in the country until it was purchased by American Greetings in 2000. Read more.
The Second National Bank, who completed this building in 1908, had at least two presidents arrested for misappropriating bank funds, including one embroiled in the Boss Cox scandals. Read more.
This building was originally a 1925 addition to the Hotel Alms, which was owned by Frederick Alms (of the Alms & Doepke Department Store). WKRC Radio broadcast from the hotel in their early days. Read more.
On the Southwest corner of the building, you'll find old Police Patrol Station No. 4. Built in 1890, it closed after a 1955 police redistricting and the building was absorbed into the Hostess plant. Read more.
