The Chestnut Street Cemetery, also known as the Old Jewish Cemetery, is the first Jewish cemetery in Cincinnati, and the oldest Jewish cemetery west of the Allegheny Mountains. The cemetery has 85 graves, and was used from 1821 to 1849. It is owned by the Jewish Cemeteries of Greater Cincinnati. This non-profit group maintains the …
James Gamble, one of the founders of the Procter & Gamble Company, lived in this home until his death in 1891. Currently the 8400 square foot multiple-occupancy home is a rental unit and not open to the public. James Gamble was born in Ireland in 1803. When he was young, he didn’t want to continue …
Need a relaxed atmosphere to sip coffee while sitting on comfy cushions of an overstuffed chair? Sound better than home? Then head on over to College Hill Coffee Company at the corner of Hamilton and N. Bend roads. (Plenty of free parking in back). There have been numerous coffee shops and restaurants at this busy …
Tonight we had a peaceful and delicious home cooked meal at Riley’s Restaurant in the Greenhills Shopping Center. The Greenhills Shopping Center is a historical place in itself, being one of the first, if not THE first strip mall in the United States. The staff were friendly, the dinner arrived warm and quickly, and the …
Cincinnati Union Terminal turned 75 years old this summer, and the party was fun. Sitting in the parking lot on lawn chairs watching fireworks – what could be more fun!
We love going to Cincinnati Fountain Square. Over the years it has received several facelifts, but the famed fountain has always remained the focal point. Originally, the square was a large island in the middle of 5th Street with buildings to the north and south, much like nearby Piatt Park. The bronze sculpture is named …