E. Kahn's & Sons: Cincinnati's reign as "Porkopolis" had long passed by the 1930s, but meat packers were still a major part of the economy, and Kahn's was the leader among them.
Baldwin Piano: Cincinnati craftsmanship helped fill parlors and music halls with song whenever musicians played Baldwin pianos. Here, two artisans shape cases for the company's grand pianos.
The check in desk was usually dormant during the day but became a hub of activity every evening as porters checked travelers in for overnight trains. The large murals can now be found at CVG.
November 4, 1922: Six steamers were moored near here. One was undergoing roof repairs and the tar caught fire. Five boats were destroyed: Island Queen, Morning Star, Tacoma, Chris Green, & Cincinnati. Read more.
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
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 Center Building first hosted classes in 1907. Board, tuition, laundry and use of library cost $45 per quarter. Courtesy nkyviews.com. Read more.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The corner of 3rd and Saratoga looked a lot different in 1910. Notice the streetcar heading for Fort Thomas. Read more.
The Sterling Glass Co. replaced the Highland House (a hilltop entertainment center) on this site in 1902. The company has since moved to Erlanger and operates a retail store at Kenwood Towne Center. Read more.
The Cincinnati Times-Star was headquartered here from 1892 to 1933. Here newsboys are seen outside the building with a baseball extra in August 1908.
