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In the summer of 1851, Edward Shepherd who lived here along “Lost Road” was paid a visit one late afternoon by his father Mr. Shepherd Sr who was very sick. Unfortunately, Edward Shepherd was s…[View More]
Between 1948 and 1963, the Lyric Theatre was a thriving entertainment centerpiece for Lexington’s African-American families. Originally built as a movie house, the Lyric opened at the corner of T…[View More]
This one lane concrete arch bridge spanning a branch of the West Fork of Tanners Creek, built in 1910, at one time saw up to 300 vehicles a day on Collier Ridge Road. In 2009 a steel through truss …[View More]
Established in 1872 the congregation built the first church, only one story tall out of brick and then later added a second story turning the church into a school around 1916.
The current ch…[View More]
The Elsinore Arch, also known as the Elsinore Tower was constructed in 1883 for the Cincinnati Water Works. It’s reported to be inspired by the Elsinore Castle featured in Hamlet.
In 1…[View More]
The Hamline Chapel was built in 1847 but their congregation actually began as early as 1806. Most everyone in Dearborn County, Indiana has driven past the Hamline Chapel in Lawrencebug and probably…[View More]
Founded in 1850, the Aurora First Presbyterian Church is as beautiful inside as outside with its towering steeple that can be seen for miles. Watch this video and take a tour with us as we explore …[View More]
Established in 1841, the first Mother of God Catholic Church was built in 1842. The current edifice was built in 1871 and is one of the top 5 architecturally significant and most beautiful churches…[View More]
Built in 1911 this tunnel is about 153 feet long and goes under the Cincinnati, New Orleans and Texas Pacific Railway. A small creek flows right through the tunnel! To see a video of me walking thr…[View More]
Built in 1895 at a cost of $7130.00 the Melan Arch Bridge is the first concrete arch bridge in Ohio and the oldest concrete span in Cincinnati still serving it’s original purpose. The bridge is 1…[View More]