Walnut Hills Archives - History in Your Own Backyard

Historic Morris Manor French Girls School, Cincinnati, Ohio,

Built in 1873 initially as a French school for girls, Morris Manor is an architectural gem of Walnut Hills. Its unique craftsmanship and design earned this building a place on the National Register of…[View More]

Ohio River Memorial, Cincinnati, Ohio

On October 8, 1895 the Ohio Valley Improvement Association was organized by the Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce to “foster the canalization and improvement of the Ohio River and provide a navigable c…[View More]

The McMillan Street Bridge, Cincinnati, Ohio

The McMillan Street Bridge was built in 1937 to replace a double barrel, single span wrought iron Whipple truss bridge that was constructed in 1899. The original bridge was narrow and built for light …[View More]

Cincinnati’s Hidden Train Tunnels, Cincinnati, Ohio

Most everyone in the Greater Cincinnati area is familiar with the abandoned subway tunnels but did you know about the abandoned train tunnels? In this episode of History In Your Own Backyard, Susie in…[View More]

Victory Parkway Bridge, Walnut Hills, Cincinnati, Ohio

The Victory Parkway Bridge was built in 1917 to replace a truss bridge and to provide a more pleasing view as you enter Eden Park. Although the bridge isn’t anything to write home about while drivin…[View More]

Eden Park, Melan Arch Bridge, Walnut Hills, Cincinnati, Ohio

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 117 …[View More]

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