Cincinnati, Ohio

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• Cincinnati, OH · Local history

  Cincinnati’s story is etched in the very ground beneath its streets, a foundation of Ordovician shale teeming with ancient fossils. That deep history echoes in the more recent past, a blend of influences shaped by its…

• William Howard Taft National Historic Site · 0.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Right here, in this very spot, stood the home where a future President and Supreme Court Chief Justice first learned to crawl. William Howard Taft was born in this house in 1857. The Taft family had deep roots in…

• Mecklenburg's Garden · 0.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over and step back in time! Mecklenburg Gardens has been serving up German hospitality in this very spot since the 1860s. Originally built around 1865, the Italianate building first became a restaurant by 1870. It…

• Over-the-Rhine · 1.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever notice the architecture around here? You're driving through Over-the-Rhine, one of the largest, most intact urban historic districts in the U.S.! It's a reminder of Cincinnati's rich past. Back in the mid-1800s,…

• Dayton Street Historic District · 1.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine horse-drawn carriages lining these streets, carrying Cincinnati's wealthiest citizens to their grand mansions. This is the Dayton Street Historic District, once known as 'Millionaires' Row.' Between 1850 and…

• George B. Cox House · 1.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  This opulent mansion whispers tales of political power, because it was home to one of Cincinnati's most influential figures. Constructed in 1894, this Italianate beauty was built for George B. Cox, a leading Hamilton…

• Old St. Mary's Church (Cincinnati, Ohio) · 1.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Here in Over-the-Rhine stands Cincinnati's oldest continually-used church, Old St. Mary's, a beacon of faith since the mid-1840s. Construction began in 1841, spearheaded by Cincinnati's growing German Catholic…

• George Hunt Pendleton House · 1.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Right here, in what looks like a pretty unassuming building, some serious political reform got its start. From 1879 until his death, this French Second Empire style house was home to George Hunt Pendleton, a U.S.…

• Cincinnati Music Hall · 1.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  This magnificent hall, completed in 1878, is rumored to be haunted by the ghosts of performers and patrons alike. Cincinnati Music Hall was designed to serve a dual purpose: a grand space for musical performances and a…

• Sir Alfred T. Goshorn House · 1.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over here! This stately stone house belonged to a Cincinnatian who shaped the world stage. Sir Alfred T. Goshorn, a prominent businessman, commissioned this house in the Clifton neighborhood. It was designed by…

• Betts–Longworth Historic District · 1.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over for a minute – you're about to drive through a slice of Cincinnati that feels like stepping back in time. This is the Betts–Longworth Historic District, a ten-block area packed with architecture that tells the…

• The Alexandra (Cincinnati, Ohio) · 1.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Built in 1904, the Alexandra was a game-changer, the first large apartment building in Walnut Hills. Thomas J. Emery's Sons, a major real estate firm, commissioned the Alexandra. It offered modern apartment living in a…

• Ransley Apartment Building · 1.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Check out that apartment building! It's more than just brick and mortar; it's a piece of Cincinnati history designed by a local legend. In the 1890s, a couple of candy store owners, the Ransley brothers, decided they…

• Fire Museum of Greater Cincinnati · 1.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wonder how Cincinnati stayed safe from devastating fires back in the day? This museum tells the story of the brave folks who battled the flames. The Fire Museum of Greater Cincinnati showcases over 200 years of…

• Brittany Apartment Building · 1.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  This six-story Queen Anne apartment building dates back to 1885. It's one of the few remaining examples of luxury apartment living from that era in Cincinnati. The Brittany Apartment Building was constructed by Thomas…

• Eden Park Stand Pipe · 1.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wonder how they got water pressure to the highest neighborhoods back in the day? This ornate tower in Eden Park is your answer. Built in 1894 by Cincinnati architect Samuel Hannaford, the Eden Park Stand Pipe rises…

• Rookwood Pottery Company · 1.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Right here in Cincinnati, something amazing happened: ordinary clay was transformed into art. Rookwood Pottery, founded in 1880, wasn't just making pots; it was crafting masterpieces. Maria Longworth Nichols Storer, a…

• Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains · 1.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Stand here and you're seeing a piece of Cincinnati history, the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Peter in Chains. It was the first large church built west of the Allegheny Mountains. Bishop John Baptist Purcell laid the…

• Cincinnati City Hall · 1.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Completed in 1893, this Richardsonian Romanesque building houses Cincinnati's municipal government. Samuel Hannaford designed City Hall, and it cost $1.61 million to build. Construction was completed by the David Hummel…

• Cincinnati Work House and Hospital · 1.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine a place where hope went to die; that was the Cincinnati Work House and Hospital. Built between 1867 and 1869, this imposing structure served as both a jail and a hospital, all on a six-acre plot in Camp…

• Haddon Hall (Cincinnati, Ohio) · 1.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wonder what apartment living looked like a century ago? Haddon Hall offers a glimpse! Built in the early 1900s, Haddon Hall was the brainchild of Thomas Emery's Sons, a pioneering real estate company in Cincinnati.…

• Phoenix Building/Cincinnati Club · 1.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Right here in downtown Cincinnati stand two buildings with a fascinating connection to the city's Jewish community. The Phoenix Building and the Cincinnati Club, though not exclusively Jewish, were central to the social…

• Lincoln Park Grounds · 1.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Before this was a park, this site was home to Cincinnati's first professional baseball team. Back in 1866, Aaron Champion, president of the Cincinnati Base Ball Club, approached Harry Wright, the professional at the…

• Cincinnati Union Terminal · 1.7 mi · Historical Marker

  Magnificent Art Deco train station opened in 1933, now home to the Cincinnati Museum Center.

• Cincinnati Union Terminal · 1.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine a time when train travel was king! Cincinnati Union Terminal, a stunning Art Deco masterpiece, was built to be the grand gateway to the city. Opened in 1933, it consolidated several smaller stations into one…

• Cincinnati, OH · 1.7 mi · Wikipedia

  Cincinnati's story is one of rapid growth and transformation, starting as a settlement in 1788. It quickly became an important inland port, especially with the arrival of steamboats in 1811, facilitating trade downriver…

• Palace Theatre (Cincinnati, Ohio) · 1.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine the glitz and glamour of the Roaring Twenties right here! This spot was once home to the Palace Theatre, a grand movie palace that brought entertainment to Cincinnati. Opening its doors in the early 1920s, the…

• Cincinnati Enquirer Building · 1.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wonder where Cincinnati got its news? This building right here was the heart of it for decades. The Cincinnati Enquirer Building, completed in 1926, served as the newspaper's headquarters. Before that, the Enquirer…

• Cincinnati History Museum · 1.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wonder what made Cincinnati such a booming city? This museum holds the keys to the Queen City's past. Built in 1990 as part of the Cincinnati Museum Center, the Cincinnati History Museum lets you step back in time…

• Cincinnati Museum Center · 1.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Prepare to be amazed! This isn't just a building; it's Cincinnati's stunning Art Deco masterpiece, the Union Terminal, now the Cincinnati Museum Center. Built in the early 1930s, it was a bustling train station, a…

• Carew Tower · 1.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Look up! That Art Deco skyscraper dominating the Cincinnati skyline? That's Carew Tower, once the undisputed king of the city's skyline. Built during the Roaring Twenties and opening in 1930, Carew Tower was the…

• Cedric G. and Patricia Neils Boulter House · 1.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over for a sec! This unassuming house is actually a Frank Lloyd Wright original. Back in 1953, Cedric Boulter and Patricia Neils commissioned Wright to design their Cincinnati home. Construction began in 1954 and…

• Mercantile Library of Cincinnati · 1.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Step back in time to when Cincinnati was booming! The Mercantile Library, right here, wasn't about rare books; it was about building a city. Back in 1835, a group of young merchants and clerks pooled their resources to…

• Skyline Chili · 1.8 mi · Things to Do

  Cincinnati's polarizing chili on spaghetti with cheese. A 3-way 4-way or 5-way — you choose.

• Hooper Building · 1.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Feast your eyes on a piece of Cincinnati history! The Hooper Building, a stunning example of Queen Anne architecture, stands as a testament to the city's vibrant past. Built in 1893, this seven-story structure was the…

• National Underground Railroad Freedom Center · 2.1 mi · Historical Marker

  Cincinnati museum on the Ohio River documenting the Underground Railroad and the ongoing struggle for freedom.

• Scarlet Oaks · 2.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Check out that mansion up ahead! It's called Scarlet Oaks, and it's a seriously impressive example of architecture from a bygone era. Built in 1867, Scarlet Oaks was commissioned by George K. Schoenberger, a Pittsburgh…

• Coca-Cola Bottling Plant (Cincinnati, Ohio) · 2.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Admire the Streamline Moderne design of this former Coca-Cola bottling plant, a unique example of industrial architecture. Built in the 1930s, this building was a bustling hub for producing and distributing Coca-Cola…

• John S. Baker House · 2.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Check out that house! It's like a mini-castle right here in Cincinnati. This is the John S. Baker House, built in 1854. It was designed by James Keys Wilson for his uncle, John S. Baker, who'd moved to Cincinnati about…

• Spring Grove Cemetery · 2.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine a city struggling with disease, that's what sparked this beautiful, peaceful place. Cincinnati in the mid-1840s was grappling with cholera outbreaks, and existing burial grounds were overcrowded and unsanitary.…

• American Can Company Building · 2.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  This hulking brick building whispers tales of Cincinnati's industrial might. Once the American Can Company Building, it churned out machines that made the cans that held the nation's food.Built in 1921, the five-story…

• Riverside Drive Historic District · 2.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Driving along Riverside Drive, you're on hallowed ground where history was forged by rivers! This spot, where the Licking meets the Ohio, was a strategic powerhouse long before Covington even existed. Before Covington…

• Daniel Carter Beard Boyhood Home · 2.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Right here, overlooking the Licking River, is where a seed was planted that would grow into a global movement. This is the boyhood home of Daniel Carter Beard, one of the founders of the Boy Scouts of America. Daniel…

• Hoffner Historic District · 2.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wonder what a perfectly preserved slice of late 19th-century Cincinnati looks like? You're about to find out. The Hoffner Historic District is a small but remarkable collection of buildings in Northside that have…

• Stephen A. Gerrard Mansion · 2.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Feast your eyes on this impressive Tudor Revival mansion, a testament to the sweet success of cantaloupes! This is the former home of Stephen A. Gerrard, the so-called "Cantaloupe King" of Cincinnati. Born in 1860,…

• Covington, KY · 3.0 mi

  Covington, Kentucky sits right across the Ohio River from Cincinnati, and its history is intertwined with the larger region. It's a place where bourbon warehouses bump up against historic German architecture. While it…

• George Hoadley Jr. House · 3.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Admire the unusual construction of the George Hoadley Jr. House, a historic residence in Cincinnati's Hyde Park neighborhood. George Hoadley Jr., son of a former Ohio Governor, commissioned this house in 1900. Hoadley…

• Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption (Covington, Kentucky) · 3.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Marvel at the stunning architecture of this minor basilica, a testament to faith and artistry. You're approaching the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption, a true gem of Covington. This magnificent structure began its…

• Bavarian Brewing Company · 3.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Raise a glass to the history of brewing in Kentucky, right here at the site of the once-thriving Bavarian Brewing Company! This isn't just a spot on the map; it's where a taste of Bavaria took root in Covington. Back in…

• Linden Grove Cemetery · 3.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wondered where Covington's earliest residents rest? Well, you're about to drive right past their final, fascinating home: Linden Grove Cemetery. This isn't just any old graveyard; it's a testament to a progressive…

• Hoodin Building · 4.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine the prestige of the Hoodin Building, once one of the most desirable apartment buildings in the Columbia-Tusculum neighborhood. Built in 1881, the Hoodin Building stood two-and-a-half stories tall. It was…

• Mount Airy Forest · 4.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine Cincinnati without its lush green spaces – hard to picture, right? But in the early 1900s, this area was farmland, much of it depleted and eroding. In 1911, the city of Cincinnati embarked on an ambitious…

• Samuel and Sally Wilson House · 4.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  This unassuming house played a vital role in the fight for freedom, serving as a refuge on the Underground Railroad. Samuel and Sally Wilson, dedicated abolitionists, opened their home to those fleeing enslavement.…

• Pioneer Memorial Cemetery, Cincinnati · 4.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Stop and remember the very roots of Cincinnati at the Pioneer Memorial Cemetery. This humble hillside holds the remains of the first settlers in Hamilton County. Here, on the site of the original Columbia Baptist…

• Old College Hill Post Office · 4.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine sending mail from this very spot, back when College Hill was a tiny village centered around its schools. This unassuming building was the Old College Hill Post Office. Built in the 1840s, it served a growing…

• Allen Temple AME Church (Cincinnati, Ohio) · 4.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over for a minute – right here stands a monument to faith and freedom: Allen Temple AME Church, the oldest continuously operating Black church in Cincinnati. In 1824, just steps away from the Ohio River, a small…

• Observatory Historic District · 5.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Look around! You're driving through a neighborhood built literally around the stars. The Observatory Historic District exists because people wanted to live near the Cincinnati Observatory. In 1873, the Cincinnati…

• Pinecroft · 6.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Prepare to be transported back to the roaring twenties, where innovation and luxury converged at Pinecroft, the estate of Powel Crosley Jr. This wasn't just a home; it was a symbol of Crosley's empire. Built in 1929,…

• Clovernook · 6.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over for a moment and imagine a different time, because right here, near North College Hill, stood Clovernook Farm, the childhood home of two remarkable sisters: Alice and Phoebe Cary, celebrated poets of the 19th…

• Anderson Ferry · 6.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine crossing the Ohio River the way people did over two centuries ago! The Anderson Ferry, continuously running since 1817, offers just that. Founded by George W. Anderson, the ferry quickly became a vital link…

• Madisonville site · 7.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Did you know you're driving near what was once a bustling Native American village? This area, known as the Madisonville Site, was home to people centuries before European settlers arrived. Archaeologists have found that…

• Mill & Dunn Historic District · 7.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Welcome to Lockland, where the buildings themselves whisper tales of a bustling past. This area, the Mill & Dunn Historic District, was once the vibrant heart of Lockland's business scene. From the late 19th century…

• Turpin site · 7.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine a bustling village, not too different from a modern one, except it thrived here centuries before European settlers arrived. This is the Turpin Site, an archaeological treasure. Between 1000 and 1650, people of…

• Mariemont Historic District · 7.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever dream of stepping into a time capsule? That's Mariemont. In the 1920s, philanthropist Mary Emery envisioned a model village, a planned community where beauty and functionality met. She enlisted landscape architect…

• Miller–Leuser Log House · 8.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over here for a second. Imagine a world without Cincinnati, without roads, without…well, just about everything. That's the world this little log cabin remembers. Back in 1788, Columbia was founded as Hamilton…

• Jediah Hill Covered Bridge · 8.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Cross this historic covered bridge, built in 1850, and imagine a time when these structures were vital to transportation. Back then, before modern roads and cars, covered bridges like this one were essential for people…

• Short Woods Park Mound · 9.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Stop here and imagine a world 2,000 years ago, before Cincinnati even existed. This seemingly ordinary hill in Short Woods Park is actually a Native American mound, a burial site built by the Adena people. Around 0 AD,…

• Greenhills, Ohio · 9.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over for a second to appreciate Greenhills, a village born from the Great Depression. In 1935, the U.S. government, under President Franklin D. Roosevelt, initiated a Resettlement Administration program. Greenhills…

• Glendale Historic District (Glendale, Ohio) · 10.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Prepare to be transported back in time as we explore Glendale, Ohio, a village that dared to dream of a different kind of community. In 1851, a group of visionaries began to build Glendale, one of the earliest planned…

• Village of Addyston Historic District · 10.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wonder what it would be like to live in a town run by your employer? You're looking at the remnants of two of them! In 1887, two company towns, Sekitan and East Addyston, sprung up along the Ohio River. They were…

• Montgomery Saltbox Houses · 10.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine seeing the homes of Montgomery's founding families, built in the distinctive saltbox style! Back in 1800, these houses were built for families who'd moved here from Montgomery, New York, after the Treaty of…

• Yost Tavern · 11.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over here for a second, because this old building has witnessed some history! This is the Yost Tavern, built all the way back in 1805 when Montgomery was just getting started. Abraham Yost built this place and ran…

• Amy of Lick Road · 11.5 mi · Things to Do

  A ghost named Amy haunts the dead-end of Lick Road near Cincinnati. She writes HELP in the condensation on your car windows. Likely tied to the real 1976…

• Munchkinville - Colerain Township · 11.7 mi · Things to Do

  Legend says hostile retired circus little people lived in tiny houses on Hughes Road. Truth: Anna and Percy Ritter built a whimsical small-scale farm in 1940.…

• Cincinnati and Whitewater Canal Tunnel · 12.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wonder what secrets lie beneath your wheels? Right here, near Cleves, is an almost-forgotten piece of Cincinnati's canal history: the Cincinnati and Whitewater Canal Tunnel. Back in the 1830s, Indiana started…

• Camp Dennison · 12.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Right here, where you're driving, was once a bustling hub of activity, vital to the Union war effort. In 1861, as the Civil War broke out, Ohio Governor William Dennison tasked George B. McClellan with finding a spot to…

• William Henry Harrison Tomb State Memorial · 12.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever heard of a president who died just a month into his term? That's William Henry Harrison, and this is where he's buried. Harrison, the ninth U.S. president, passed away on April 4th, 1841, a mere month after his…

• Promont · 13.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wonder what it was like to live in the grand era of Ohio governors? Promont, right here in Clermont County, offers a glimpse into the life of John M. Pattison, Ohio's 43rd Governor. Built in 1865, this house became…

• Miami–Erie Canal Site Historic District · 14.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine a constant flow of boats right here, connecting the Ohio River to Lake Erie! This is what remains of Lock #38 on the Miami and Erie Canal, a vital waterway in the 19th century. Construction on the canal,…

• Shawnee Lookout Archeological District · 15.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine living here ten thousand years ago! The Shawnee Lookout area, where the Great Miami River meets the Ohio, has been a desirable place to live for a very, very long time. Archaeologists have identified forty-six…

• Eighteen Mile House · 15.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over! This unassuming brick building, the Eighteen Mile House, was once a vital stop for travelers on the road between Cincinnati and Brookville, Indiana. Built sometime in the early 1800s, possibly as early as…

• Wesley Butler Archeological District · 16.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine living here thousands of years ago. This seemingly ordinary patch of land, the Wesley Butler Archeological District, holds secrets from Ohio's earliest inhabitants. Archaeologists have identified this area as…

• Loveland Frogman - Little Miami River · 16.6 mi · Things to Do

  A humanoid frog creature first spotted in 1955 under a bridge. Two Loveland cops independently reported a 3-4 foot creature scrambling into the river in 1972.…

• Whitewater Shaker Settlement · 16.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine a community dedicated to simplicity, equality, and celibacy thriving right here in Ohio. That was the Whitewater Shaker Settlement. Founded in 1824, the Shakers, formally known as the United Society of Believers…

• Abner Gaines House · 17.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over here for a sec - this unassuming house is older than you think, and it was once the heart of this whole area. Built in 1814 by Abner Gaines, this was more than just a home; it was a tavern right on the Old…

• Thomas Select School · 17.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine learning in this 1810 log building, which has served as a church, school, and house throughout its history. Built around 1810, the Thomas Select School was first associated with a Welsh immigrant church in…

• Voice of America Bethany Relay Station · 17.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  This unassuming spot in Ohio was once a key weapon in the Cold War, broadcasting American ideals to a world divided. Built during World War II, the Voice of America Bethany Relay Station began transmitting in 1944. Its…

• Downtown Lawrenceburg Historic District · 18.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wonder what a town looks like when it's been building for over a century? You're about to find out! Lawrenceburg's downtown district is a living museum, with over 250 buildings telling stories from as far back as…

• Othniel Looker House · 18.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over here for a minute, I want to tell you about a guy who briefly ran the whole state! This is the Othniel Looker House, the home of Ohio's fifth governor. Othniel Looker was a veteran of the Revolutionary War. He…

• Robinson-Schwenn Building · 19.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Think of this spot as the heart of Hamilton's entertainment scene for over a century. Back in 1866, this building was erected as the Dixon Opera House, later becoming the Globe Opera House. It became a significant…

• Rentschler House · 19.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wonder who shaped the towns we drive through? This house offers a glimpse into the life of one of Hamilton's most influential figures. Georg Adam Rentschler, born in the Kingdom of Württemberg in 1846, arrived in…

• Lane–Hooven House · 19.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Prepare to be octagon-ized! This unique eight-sided house is a testament to the vision of a prominent Hamilton industrialist. In 1863, Clark Lane, a successful businessman and generous philanthropist, completed…