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  • Timeline: A look at Cincinnati History

  • Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:59 AM EDT2013-05-22 13:59:09 GMT
    FOX19 has teamed up with the Hamilton County Public library to bring all of our fans a look back at great moments in Cincinnati history. Starting with our city's founding in 1788, the library has provided
    Starting with our city's founding in 1788, the historians at the library have dug deep into their extensive archives to provide our Facebook fans with photos and background for the events that moved Cincinnati.

  • Tuesday, February 19 2013 12:27 PM EST2013-02-19 17:27:40 GMT
    If you want to see how urban America looked in 1848, now may be your only chance to do so. The oldest surviving photo of urban America is on display at the Cincinnati Library. The photo was taken 165 years
    If you want to see how urban America looked in 1848, now may be your only chance to do so. The oldest surviving photo of urban America is on display at the Cincinnati Library.

  • Saturday, February 9 2013 8:30 AM EST2013-02-09 13:30:04 GMT
    From its decorative lights, stone towers and huge cables spanning the Ohio River, the Roebling Suspension Bridge is uniquely Cincinnati. Before 1866, crossing the Ohio River for Cincinnatians meant
    From its decorative lights, stone towers and huge cables spanning the Ohio River, the Roebling Suspension Bridge is uniquely Cincinnati.

  • Friday, February 8 2013 10:41 AM EST2013-02-08 15:41:42 GMT
    The Wright Brothers are a major icon in the Queen City and we're not talking about Orville and Wilber. We're talking about Harry and George Wright. After the Civil War, dozens of baseball clubs started
    Thanks to the Wright brothers and the Cincinnati Red Stockings, the Queen City was the birthplace for professional baseball and America's favorite past time.

  • Friday, February 8 2013 3:40 AM EST2013-02-08 08:40:57 GMT
    In the 1850's, over 60 percent of residents in OTR were German immigrants who brought their love of lager to the Tri-state. Just 30 years later, Cincinnati was crowned beer capital of the world, OTR
    In the 1850's, over 60 percent of residents in OTR were German immigrants who brought their love of lager to the Tri-state. Just 30 years later, Cincinnati was crowned beer capital of the world, OTR being the heart of brewing.

  • Friday, February 8 2013 3:40 AM EST2013-02-08 08:40:23 GMT
    The Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden is known for many things, not the least of which is the Center for Reproduction of Endangered Wildlife. However, the popular attraction is also known for its iconic
    Jeff Creighton takes us inside the history of the architecture and exhibits of the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden.

  • Thursday, February 7 2013 8:47 AM EST2013-02-07 13:47:35 GMT
    150 years ago President Lincoln first drafted the Emancipation Proclamation but just days before that, local black soldiers were already fighting for the Queen City. Cincinnati may not stand today if
    150 years ago President Lincoln first drafted the Emancipation Proclamation but just days before that, local black soldiers were already fighting for the Queen City.

  • Monday, February 4 2013 7:39 AM EST2013-02-04 12:39:58 GMT
    FOX19 has teamed up with Hamilton County and the Public Library of Cincinnati to look back at the great moments in Cincinnati history on our Facebook Timeline. Findlay Market has been a staple in Cincinnati
    FOX19 has teamed up with Hamilton County and the Public Library of Cincinnati to look back at the great moments in Cincinnati history on our Facebook Timeline.