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Formerly known as the Central Trust Tower and the Union Central Life Insurance Building, this great Neo-Classical, 31-story skyscraper dates back to 1913. Upon completion it was the 5th tallest building in the world and until 1931, the tallest building in Cincinnati. The columns on top are a great feature, get a better look at them from the top of the Carew Tower Observation Deck.
One of the cool things indicative of Cincinnati is the trompe l'oeil mural painted on the side of the Brotherhood (Kroger) Building on Central Parkway downtown. You'll see this mural of Cincinnatus painted in a classical setting where the trompe l'oeil (trick of the eye) effect causes you to think the building curves in where the dome is painted into the mural. I always pause for a second to take this view in.
The painting was commissioned by the Kroger Company for their Centenniel in 1983 and they chose NYC artist, Richard Haas, to execute it.
Located on the Brotherhood (Kroger) Building on Central Parkway along Central Parkway.
Photos: August & September 2005
Number 13 on my list through the American Baseball parks. This was the nicest of the three i would see this weekend. Others were Wrigley and Miller.
Almost a copy of the Jake from the inside not including the outfield makes it a wonderful place to see a game.
Most of the 270 acres at Withrow Nature Preserve are undeveloped. They are preserved for nature. The core of the preserve was originally a private estate and the house, built in 1930, now serves as offices and meeting space. It is operated by the Hamilton County Parks Department.
Except for the house and about an acre of landscaped lawn, the property is heavily wooded. Beside the house is a small ampitheater-like wedding setting which is very popular for small marriage ceremonies. I officiated at a summer wedding there when two large black rat snakes slithered across the walkway, frightening some of the guests. But the snakes were only going about their business and are harmless.
Other animals that may be seen in the park include whitetail deer, foxes, raccoons, opossoms squirrels and many more. Trout Lily Trail offers a short, and sometimes steep, walk along a hillside covered with mature hardwoods. This is a particularly good place to see spring wildflowers.
That's about it. You will not find any playgrounds, picnic areas or other such amenities. There are plenty of other parks for that. This one is primarily set aside in an undisturbed natural state. It's a good place to find a little peace and quite.
Address:
7075 Five Mile Road
kAnderson Twp., 45230
Directions:Withrow Nature Preserve is in Anderson Township, on the east side of Cincinnati, just off US Hwy. 52.
Spring Grove Cemetery is the largest cemetery in Cincinnati & the oldest, too, holding Revolutionary War & Civil War & subsequent war veterans & generals (you'll find a printable map located on their website listed below).
Spring Grove was patterned after Père Lachaise Cemetery in Paris with its huge grounds, statuary, mausoleums & crypts & winding paths, where Oscar Wilde & Jim Morrison are buried, .
I came here one wintry day in early January 2005 to take some black & white photos, which I think set off settings that are dreary such as this day & the fact that it's a cemetery.
Besides its historical quality, Spring Grove is also beneficial in studying genealogy, so please do contact them via the website. This is also an excellent home to choose as your final resting place.
My friend, fellow VTer MadAboutParis, is preparing to be a docent for the cemetery!
For more photographs of my visit, please check out my Spring Grove Travelogue:
Spring Grove Cemetery I
Spring Grove Cemetery II
Spring Grove Cemetery III
Address:
4521 Spring Grove Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45232
Directions:
From I-75, take the Mitchell Avenue exit going west. Turn left onto Spring Grove Avenue and you'll see the entrance to the cemetery about another 1-2 miles further south.
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