Ohio Archives | History in Your Own Backyard

Built between 1929 and 1933 at a cost of 41 million dollars, Union Terminal is the most iconic building in the state of Ohio. Once a bustling hub for train traffic during WWII the building now seeR…[View More]

Falknor Road Steel Truss Phantom Bridge, Covington, Ohio

Built around 1899 the Falknor Road Steel Truss Phantom Bridge is one of only about 60 Pratt style bridges built before 1900 that still stand in the state of Ohio. Now closed to traffic this bridge cou…[View More]

Brent Spence/I-75 Bridge, Covington, Kentucky

Built in 1963 the Brent Spence Bridge is now considered to be “functionally obsolete” as it carries almost twice the amount of traffic that it was originally designed for in the 1960s. Als…[View More]

Falknor Road Stone Arch Phantom Bridge, Covington, Ohio

Built around 1899 the Falknor Road Stone Arch Phantom Bridge was closed in 1970 when a new bridge was built downstream. Still standing 50 years later in 2020 this span will probably be standing for th…[View More]

Miami & Erie Canal Culvert, Troy, Ohio

Built in 1837 as part of the Miami & Erie Canal this twin arch stone culvert is about 96 feet long. It carried water from the Howell Ditch under the Miami & Erie Canal into the Great Miami Riv…[View More]

Mecklenburg Gardens, Cincinnati, Ohio

Established in 1865, Mecklenburg Gardens is Cincinnati’s oldest restaurant. Located near the University of Cincinnati this restaurant is the cornerstone of the German community and even boasts C…[View More]

The Gahanna Sanctuary, Gahanna, Ohio

Originally built as the Peace Lutheran Church in 1895, this building was in use until 1965 when the congregation built a larger church in the area. Today it has been transformed into an event center y…[View More]

Benson Street Bridge, Lockland, Ohio

Built in 1910 the Benson Street Bridge which connects Lockland & Reading, Ohio is the first Rainbow Bridge constructed in the state of Ohio.

The Woodworth Road Tunnel, Conneaut, Ohio

Built in 1906 the Woodworth Road Tunnel carries automobile traffic under a pair of CSX rail lines in Conneaut, Ohio. Located on a dead end road, this tunnel is one of dozens of hidden historic spots i…[View More]

The Alum Creek, Route 225 Bridge, Merengo, Ohio

Built in 1876 this wrought iron bridge was originally located about 5 miles away from it’s current location. A 144 year old bridge that still faithfully serves the county.

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