Our Rich History: Skyscraper sweepstakes in Ohio River region, starting in early 1910s
By Paul A. Tenkotte, PhD Special to NKyTribune The early 1900s witnessed an intense competition among U.S. cities to build…
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Our Rich History: Inventor and businessman Thomas Brennan and his impact on Ohio River region
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Our Rich History: Anne Campbell, an educational, cultural, and political force in NKY
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Our Rich History: Cincinnati’s German Battalion and the dedication of the Tyler Davidson Fountain
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Our Rich History: Failed Licking River navigation project became casualty of tough economic times
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Our Rich History: The Ohio River has long served as a musical highway for the Cincinnati region
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Our Rich History: Dan Hurley’s latest is a provocative examination of his father’s WWII experience
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Our Rich History: Julia Mallot Milligan – A successful 19th Century inventor
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Our Rich History: Innovation — from Montgomery Ward to SparkHaus in downtown Covington
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Our Rich History: Labor Day and World War II — NKY has always celebrated
By Paul A. Tenkotte, PhD Special to NKyTribune My father loved Labor Day. He especially enjoyed Cincinnati’s WEBN Labor Day…
Our Rich History: The region’s skyline offers a number of different architectural styles and forms
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Our Rich History: Skyscrapers in the Ohio Valley region offer a treasure trove of historic and modern styles
Editor’s Note: This is the first of two-parts on the region’s skyscrapers (We’re celebrating ten years of Our Rich History….
Our Rich History: 80 years (1945-2025) — Hiroshima and Nagasaki; a somber reminder of ravages of war
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Our Rich History: Wilhelm Hildenbrand’s reconstruction saved iconic John A. Roebling Bridge
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Our Rich History: Business branding and regional trademarks — some recognized globally
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Our Rich History: Stop-N-Go convenience stores is quintessential America business story
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Our Rich History: Park Hills and fond memories of baked goods, donuts and more
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Our Rich History: Ray Hebert shares his memories of baseball Hall of Famer Ted Williams
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Our Rich History: Gender impersonation has existed in the region since entertainment industry’s beginnings
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Our Rich History: Cincinnati-born William ‘Bill’ Kraus was one of nation’s most important gay rights activists
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Our Rich History: John Franklin Pennington’s story is one of hope, patriotism, courage and success
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Our Rich History: Charles Young of Mayslick and Ripley, namesake of a national monument in Wilberforce
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