The History of CHPL
View high-resolution digital photos, interviews of former library staff, original documentation, and more capturing the legacy of the Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library.
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View the ExhibitThe 1937 Ohio River Flood
View the impact of the historic 1937 flood through an interactive online experience featuring rare photos, interviews, and more.
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View the ExhibitThe Library's Photo Collections
View examples of photographic formats, the history of Cincinnati and its surrounding rivers, the Cincinnati Enquirer Archive, and an interactive history map tour in a historical story through the intersection of time, place, and medium.
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View the ExhibitLearn about the landscapes we inhabit and peel back the layers of history using the rare and detailed maps housed in the CHPL collection.
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View the ExhibitBetween 1872 and 1894, five inclined plane railroads were constructed in Cincinnati, lifting residents of the city were eager to escape the industrial smog and cramped living conditions of the basin to the city's scenic hilltops. Get a new view of Cincinnati and the iconic "inclines" through an interactive online experience featuring rare photos, interviews, and more sourced from CHPL's Digital Library.
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View the ExhibitDigital Library
Explore over 80 curated collections and thousands of rare photos and print materials, especially those of local significance.
