What is Over-The-Rhine in Cincinnati?

Over-the-Rhine is a historic Cincinnati community with German heritage, featuring 19th-century architecture and the largest National Historic District in the US. It was named after a canal and was home to many German immigrants and breweries. The community experienced a decline in the 1960s and 1970s but is now experiencing a revitalization with art galleries, […]

Why was Cincinnati called Porkopolis?

Cincinnati, Ohio was once known as “Porkopolis” due to its success as the principal pork processing center in the US in the 1820s and 1830s. However, scandals and embarrassment over pigs roaming the streets led to government regulation and Chicago eventually replaced Cincinnati as the major meat processing center. Despite this, the legacy of pig […]

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