Latest in History
Schmidlapp family tragedies yielded generous foundation
By Kathleen Doane Enquirer contributor You can tell a lot about a man by reading his letters, especially one who regularly communicated with his children, friends and business associates through thoughtful and heartfelt handwritten (sometimes typed) correspondence....
Posted: 3/28/2013 4:45 PM in Our History
Cheviot native delves into history of flag
City is celebrating the 45th anniversary of its emblem this summer By Kurt Backscheider kbackscheider@communitypress.com Most Cheviot residents have probably seen the city’s flag flying in front of City Hall, but may not be familiar with the history behind...
Posted: 3/28/2013 10:30 AM in Our History
Long before Horseshoe, gambling flourished in NKY
By Sara Gadzala Enquirer contributor The region is abuzz with gambling fever as slot machines, roulette wheels and blackjack tables beckon eager customers. The stakes are high, but the payoff can be huge as a 1.2 million visitors are expcted to spend...
Posted: 3/28/2013 7:50 AM in Our History
Underground Railroad ran through College Hill
By Jeff Suess jsuess@enquirer.com The Underground Railroad, the network of secret routes and hiding places that helped slaves escape to freedom, ran right along the Hamilton turnpike, now known as Hamilton Avenue, during the 1840s and 1850s. Betty Ann...
Posted: 3/27/2013 8:45 AM in Our History
Greyhound Tavern a pillar for 92 years
By Sara Gadzala Enquirer contributor The Greyhound Tavern has been part of Fort Mitchell’s rich history nearly as long as the city has existed. Established in 1921 – 11 years after the city was incorporated – the Greyhound has been reinvented over time,...
Posted: 3/26/2013 4:45 PM in Our History
Oyler making impact on the community since 1854
DID YOU KNOW? By Jeff Suess jsuess@enquirer.com The spotlight has been shining on Oyler School recently. Last fall, the school moved back into its 82-year-old building at 2121 Hatmaker St. in Lower Price Hill after $21 million of much-needed renovations....
Posted: 3/25/2013 4:26 PM in Our History
President statues tell our story
Former heads of state, sharing their history with us, have seen ours unfold as well DID YOU KNOW? By Jeff Suess jsuess@enquirer.com On the books, Presidents’ Day is officially Washington’s Birthday. Feb. 22 has been celebrated since he was president,...
Posted: 3/25/2013 12:04 PM in Our History
Slave tour guide explored and mapped Mammoth Cave
DID YOU KNOW? By Jeff Suess jsuess@enquirer.com When Franklin Gorin purchased Mammoth Cave in 1838, he brought his slave Stephen Bishop from Glasgow, Ky., to be a tour guide. Stephen, often identified by only his first name, became a great cave explorer....
Posted: 3/25/2013 11:34 AM in Our History
Blackwell first woman to earn medical degree in U.S.
By Kathleen Doane Enquirer contributor It’s hard to imagine how 24-year-old Elizabeth Blackwell felt in 1845 when she floated the idea of becoming a doctor to her family and friends in Cincinnati. No woman had ever been accepted into a medical school...
Posted: 3/25/2013 11:30 AM in Our History
Lucretia, My Reflection
Prior to a week or so ago, I had never heard of Lucretia "Crete" Randolf Garfield. I mean why would I? Her husband James Garfield, the 20th US President, was shot in 1881 four months into his first term and died two months later from well basically t...
Posted: 3/14/2013 3:29 PM in Gehio
Categories
Blogroll
Suggest a Blog
Is there a blog missing from this page?
Click here to let us know.
If you would like your blog removed from this page, Click here