Restaurant Archives - History in Your Own Backyard

School House Restaurant, Camp Dennison, Ohio

The Camp Dennison School was built in 1864 after the conclusion of the Civil War and was occupied from 1870 – 1952 as part of the Hamilton County School District. It was one of the first 2 room, 2 s…[View More]

The Former Applewood Restaurant, Aurora, Indiana

Do you remember the Applewood Restaurant in Aurora? In this episode of “History In Your Own Backyard” we speak with Doug Holland owner of the Applewood about this historic Indiana landmark…[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]

Chinn’s Cave House, Shakertown, Kentucky

Chinn’s Cave House was literally built out of the side of a cliff in rural Kentucky just west of Lexington. It was a small restaurant and gas station but they also secretively sold liquor and ha…[View More]

Fisher’s Travel Camp & Dead Man’s Hollow

Fisher’s Travel Camp began operation in 1928 about the same time that Route 25 was being developed. The camp included cabins and a full service gas station.

Route 25 Tepee of Grant County, Kentucky

Just south of Williamstown, Kentucky along Route 25 is a metal tepee that was built in the late 1930s as an office for a gas station.

Greyhound Tavern

The Greyhound Tavern was established in 1921 as the Dixie Tea Room. In 1937 the name was changed to the greyhound Grill.

Greenhills Shopping Center

The Greenhills Shopping Center is Ohio’s first strip mall shopping center designed by the federal government back in the 1930s.

Market Street Grille and the Tunnels of Harrison, Ohio

Market Street Grille Restaurant has history from top to bottom. The building (Constructed in 1856) was designed as a brewery. The building has also been used as a Lodge fo…[View More]

Cliff View Restaurant

The Cliff View Restaurant was established in the 1940s when Cliff Road was known for its restaurants that overlooked the Ohio River valley.

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