I managed a business there in the late 80s and early 90s. It was partly restored and had a beautiful staircase, old freigh elevator and early water cooled AC.
I love these videos and this women’s passion for Cincinnati history and it building. If it wasn’t for people like her these building would be torn down. Keep up the great work.🎉
My grandparents grew up right in that area. Was a different time back then. They used to sneak up to the construction site of Columbia Parkway at night and do what kids do. They got married and did what a lot of people did and moved to Clermont county.
It was far from "abandoned" I had an very nice office there on the 2nd floor from 1988 to 1994 when MFM Mfg. assembled shades and blinds for the area, before moving to Indiana.
90% of a canals use was for hydraulic power to run industrial and milling equipment because electric power and electric motors were new technology or didn't exist yet. Transportation of goods was a side effect. The first industrial park (Connersville) in the world was on the neighboring Whitewater Canal and used the hydraulic power until WW2 but had not been used for transportation for many decades. The Connersville section was maintained for decades and grew while the original system fell into disrepair. The state of Indiana restored another section in 1947 to the way it was in the 1800's. But the state park system has grossly neglected it for the past 30 years and the locals have to sneak up to the Laurel dam to clean the raceway with an old tractor and grader blade or it will stop flowing. The state stopped maintaining the mill so it has not functioned for decades, but now charge admission to see nothing. The lock broke from rot, never repaired so that caused the horse drawn boat to fall into disrepair without the lock, so it had to be removed. Metamora used to be a really neat and historic town to visit. Now its sad to visit it and see what the state has done to it. It needs to be removed from state control and let volunteers run it. The historic Whitewater Valley Railroad, that follows the old canal path is completely run by volunteers and has done a great job for nearly 40 years now. The railroad is the only thing keeping Metamora alive now. Otherwise the locals who own all the shops would had closed decades ago. Somebody needs to be fired in the state of Indiana. The Indiana State Park system has fallen into neglect vs 20 years ag
The subway tunnels were too small for train cars. The tunnels ended up being very useful for running utilities under the city. It was definitely not a complete waste. Many videos available showing the tunnels and unauthorized tours are available from the locals. It used to be easy to enter the tunnels. 2 tunnel openings sat open for years along interstate 75 and were easily seen.
Excellent interview! Such exciting plans for a beautiful building, neighborhood and city.
It is a beautiful building.
I managed a business there in the late 80s and early 90s.
It was partly restored and had a beautiful staircase, old freigh elevator and early water cooled AC.
It does have some beautiful office areas.
Really good! Thanks
Glad you liked it!
Chrissy is sooo cute🥰Grest interview.
She did a great job with this project.
Love when you interview this lady, she is so knowledgeable about the history of Cincinnati and its great that she saves these old buildings.
She is one of the best that Cincinnati has to offer.
Born & Raised In Cincinnati & I'm Still Here. 💯
What part of Cincinnati?
Wow! What a fascinating and informed guest!
Looks great. Very nice recovery and reuse of another piece of Cincinnati’s remarkable history.
We need more of this.
Great video and a very interesting history lesson. Your videos are amazing.
Thanks Jeff!
Cincy area is a great culture home for many famous institutions.
Yes it is!
I"d like to visit someday.
Cool building with a awesome history! Beautifully renovated!Thanks for sharing it with us!👍
You are most welcome.
I love these videos and this women’s passion for Cincinnati history and it building. If it wasn’t for people like her these building would be torn down. Keep up the great work.🎉
Thanks! Do you live in Cincinnati?
Great information ❤❤❤
Glad you liked it!
My grandparents grew up right in that area. Was a different time back then. They used to sneak up to the construction site of Columbia Parkway at night and do what kids do. They got married and did what a lot of people did and moved to Clermont county.
Good story!
My Dad retired from Streitmann's/Keebler , He worked in a building in the Mariemont area. I think he made Vanilla wafers.
Did you get any samples? :)
It was far from "abandoned" I had an very nice office there on the 2nd floor from 1988 to 1994 when MFM Mfg. assembled shades and blinds for the area, before moving to Indiana.
So how did you like the video?
👍👍
90% of a canals use was for hydraulic power to run industrial and milling equipment because electric power and electric motors were new technology or didn't exist yet.
Transportation of goods was a side effect.
The first industrial park (Connersville) in the world was on the neighboring Whitewater Canal and used the hydraulic power until WW2 but had not been used for transportation for many decades.
The Connersville section was maintained for decades and grew while the original system fell into disrepair.
The state of Indiana restored another section in 1947 to the way it was in the 1800's. But the state park system has grossly neglected it for the past 30 years and the locals have to sneak up to the Laurel dam to clean the raceway with an old tractor and grader blade or it will stop flowing.
The state stopped maintaining the mill so it has not functioned for decades, but now charge admission to see nothing. The lock broke from rot, never repaired so that caused the horse drawn boat to fall into disrepair without the lock, so it had to be removed.
Metamora used to be a really neat and historic town to visit. Now its sad to visit it and see what the state has done to it. It needs to be removed from state control and let volunteers run it. The historic Whitewater Valley Railroad, that follows the old canal path is completely run by volunteers and has done a great job for nearly 40 years now.
The railroad is the only thing keeping Metamora alive now. Otherwise the locals who own all the shops would had closed decades ago.
Somebody needs to be fired in the state of Indiana.
The Indiana State Park system has fallen into neglect vs 20 years ag
The subway tunnels were too small for train cars.
The tunnels ended up being very useful for running utilities under the city. It was definitely not a complete waste. Many videos available showing the tunnels and unauthorized tours are available from the locals. It used to be easy to enter the tunnels.
2 tunnel openings sat open for years along interstate 75 and were easily seen.