Description:
In nearly 200 rarely seen photographs and vintage postcards, discover Cincinnati as you've never seen it before.
Since its inception in 1788, Cincinnati has evolved from a brawling pioneer town to a thriving Midwest metropolis, experiencing rapid growth and unprecedented social and technological change. Highlighted in this volume are the city's spectacular architectural achievements, its centers of culture and learning, its hubs of industry and transportation, its legendary sports tradition, its diverse neighborhoods, and, above all, the spirit of its citizenry. Through these striking images, together with the insightful text, authors Kevin Grace and Tom White take the reader on a unique visual tour of this historic river city. It is a tour well worth taking.
Brief description: Kevin Grace, archivist and historian at the University of Cincinnati, is a member of the Society of Ohio Archivists and several other professional organizations. Tom White, expert in local art, architecture and entertainment history, is head of Conservation and Binding at the University of Cincinnati. Join them in this fascinating story of Ohio's Queen City.