Hello,
Just wanted give you guys some quick notes-
One crucial part of the story of how OTR got its name seems to always be left out. When the canal was there, splitting the city in half, the through streets were connected by pedestrian and traffic bridges. A person had to cross 'over' the canal, into the neighborhood, an almost incluse German one, hence "Over-the-Rhine." (the name was also derogatory at the time).
The store front "Mica 12/v" pictured on the 3rd page is at the corner of 12th and Vine. It was once the most called upon addresses in the city, the state, and nation, but is now one of the safest corners in the city.
And, as gentrification has taken its grip, there is much more development geared toward the poor, the elderly, diversity, and homeless. OTR and Cincy are truly in a renaissance. Cheers!
