If you’ve ever walked the streets of Cincinnati and wondered what they would have looked like 100, or even 200, years ago then the Main Library’s new exhibit is for you. Cincinnati’s Historic Architecture: An Overview of 150 years of Architectural Styles is on display Jan. 31- April 28 in the Joseph S. Stern Jr., Cincinnati Room.
Since Cincinnati’s founding in 1788, buildings have played a major role in the story of the Cincinnati’s growth. From early fortifications, to simple log cabins and block houses made of stone, architecture has been a necessary factor.
While precious few 18th-century structures survive in the area, many 19th- and early 20th-century examples of the city’s past are with us today. Iconic structures such as Music Hall, City Hall and Union Terminal are fine examples of widely known historic buildings in the region. But countless other structures quietly serve as vital reminders of our collective past and help to tell stories to present and future generations. The public is invited to enjoy a sampling of buildings, styles and time periods representing the city’s proud architectural heritage.
The hours for the Cincinnati Room are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday; and 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. View a collection of images of Cincinnati architecture in the Digital Library at https://cinlib.org/2RUNSTZ.
PHOTO CAPTION: The Pistol House, a beautiful home on East Ninth Street designed by architect Henry E. Siter in the 1880s, is where the Main Library’s North Building stands today.
