Digging Cincinnati History

Did you know there is a local archeological dig site that you can visit and share in the experiences?! Check out The Archaeological Research Institute - ARI, Inc in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, just a short drive off the I-275 exit.
https://exploreari.org/plan-your-visit/

Full disclosure - I recently became an employee of this organization so I know first hand how they create experiences for all ages to learn about the science of archeology and their commitment to sharing the history of our region. Come visit us or just give us a follow on your socials!

Plan Your Visit | The Archaeological Research Institute Hours of Operation Tuesday - Saturday | 9AM - 5PMSunday & Monday | Closed This Month at ARI Discover what's happening at the Archaeological Research Institute! Join us for special events, guided site tours, artifact workshops, and family-friendly activities that bring history to life. From new disco...

I love when a Father’s Day lunch comes with a side of history at Factory 52, the site of former US Playing Card Company.

Happy Summer Solstice! Today marks the longest day of the year and the official start of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Take a moment to soak up the sunshine, embrace the warmth, and celebrate the season of growth, adventure, and new memories.
If you are available, come celebrate Summer Solstice with us!
Bring your friends, family, and neighbors for an evening of connection, hands‑on fun, and summertime joy.
📅 Date: June, 20
⏰ Time: 4:00pm-8:00pm
📍 Location: 126 W High St
🎟 Price: $8.00
Let’s welcome summer as a community.
https://exploreari.org/events-1/summer-solstice-celebration/

You heard a glimpse of Cincinnati’s remaining Green Book sites in our Juneteenth Shorts with Urbanist Media — now get ready to be fully immersed in their history. Our host takes you through Walnut Hills to explore what these places meant, and still mean, to the neighborhood and to Cincinnati residents.

This one‑hour special airs in place of Cincinnati Edition tomorrow. Listen at noon and 8 PM on 91.7 WVXU, wvxu.org, or on our mobile app.

Did you know that the Germania Building on Walnut Street has more than one sculpture? On the 12th Street- side is a niche with a charioteer and horses. Now when you visit Germania, you can see her round-the-corner neighbor, as well.

🚲 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢'𝐬 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐛𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐤𝐞!

Join Cincinnati Preservation and Queen City Bike for a guided ride through 𝐒𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐲, one of Cincinnati's most historic and beautiful landscapes. Explore the stories, architecture, and history that make this landmark such an important part of our city's heritage.

📅 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟕, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
⏰ 5:45–7:15 PM
📍 Spring Grove Cemetery

This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Participants must bring their own bike.
Register today and ride through history with us!

🔗𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲: https://events.queencity.bike/event/27rjaqojf0nr0ohdl61s7bg9ho

Among the most commonly viewed images of old Cincinnati is the so-called “Wienerwurst” photograph. Reproduced in almost every book on Cincinnati history, the image portrays a sidewalk full of men standing near a couple of saloons and a to***co shop. Prominent in the center of the image is a big sign offering “A Wienerwurst With Each Drink.”

This image is occasionally misidentified as portraying the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood. Not so. The photograph was taken on the west side of Vine Street a little south of Fifth. It portrays the block where the Carew Tower stands today. At the time, it was known as the Nasty Corner, obviously an insulting nickname. How it got that name is a story about money and power and public relations. https://ow.ly/fCsF50ZbTB5

📸 Digitized by Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County

Lost Cincinnati - St. Xavier Commercial School
Built in 1902 and located at 520 Sycamore Street, it was constructed as a new parochial school for St Xavier Church (older buildings were demolished) and beginning in 1904, started instruction for girls. It closed in 1960 and was purchased by Procter & Gamble who had it demolished sometime after 1968. It is now part of the P&G Gardens on 5th Street between Sycamore and Broadway.

After 207 years, Cincinnati's oldest business moving to historic Tri-State mansion

After 207 years, Cincinnati's oldest business moving to historic Tri-State mansion Bromwell's Fireplace Specialists, founded in 1819, announced plans to relocate from downtown Cincinnati to the historic Hauck summer home in Sharonville.