— 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐕𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢, 𝐜. 𝟏𝟖𝟖𝟖 These views of Cincinnati were published as a supplement to a Harper’s Weekly article written in the June 30th, 1888 titled, “𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘘𝘶𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘊𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘞𝘦𝘴𝘵.” The article reads as a glowing review of the city and tells the story of Cincinnati’s origins, characteristics and notable accomplishments through the present day. One excerpt reads, “Having passed through all the different stages of growth incidental to the complete establishment of an American city, and having arrived at that point where material advancement is no longer made the chief aim of the city’s existence, Cincinnati has thus become an excellent type of the foremost civilization of the West.” Also included in this supplemental print are notable structures, several of which are the homes of prominent citizens. The Harper’s article states that “The Cincinnati man’s love for a fine house in a good location has given the city the best suburbs in the country” and “Nearly all the handsome houses are on the bluffs. Some of them overlook the city itself, while others get a glimpse of a quiet view extending miles up the river.” A link to the full text found in the Harper’s Weekly article can be found on the @cincymapcollection website. #cincinnati #harpersweekly #cincymapcollection #prints #queencity #history #cincinnatihistory #1888 @harpersmagazine #historichomes #oldhouse #historicalarchitecture #cityviews #birdseyeview #historiccincinnati #historicohio https://www.instagram.com/p/B8WggdBhhR0/?igshid=6ruw42uur1m5
