Historic Photos of Cincinnati (Historic Photos.)

Before the emergence of the Midwestern industrial centers of Chicago and Kansas City, Cincinnati was the fastest-growing city in what was once considered the West. Throughout its history, Cincinnati's leaders adapted to ever-changing economic forces. Today the city has a diverse collection of institutions that make it a vital cultural center.


This volume, Historic Photos of Cincinnati, captures this journey in still photography from various collections held at Cincinnati Museum Center. The book follows life, government, education, and events spanning two centuries of Cincinnati's history. It captures unique and rare scenes through the original lens of hundreds of historic photographs. These images portray the events and people important to Cincinnati's history and the building of a unique and prosperous city.