Heard this on NPR's "All Things Considered" yesterday afternoon.

The Cincinatti community Over the Rhine is on the most endangered historic sites list. Just a brief blurb. I remember reading about it [Over the Rhine] in a Cincy paper I picked up a few years back when there to see the Junkies play.

And from yesterday:

http://news.cincypost.com/apps/pbcs.dll/ar...EWS01/605100363

Cher

I'll bet there are many communities like this throughout the country (especially in these times). I happen to know of a local band from that area that might consider an event to help this community. Of course, they'll need a support act, and I know a guy from Michigan who....... sorry. I digress.....

Seriously, being an east coast slappy, I really appreciate the value of historic sites in our communities. Here's hoping that citizens become vocal and involved and, ultimately, something is done.

Thanks for sharing this Cher.
J

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Me too. I really hope that people do get involved. The history of the place, as found in many others, is a sad thing to see disappear.

Cher

i saw this on e-bay. thought it was interesting and kind of fit this thread...

OVER THE RHINE - CINCINNATI
THIS POSTCARD (POST MARKED MAR 21, 1916 - CINCINNATI) SHOWS A BARGE BEING TOWED BY A TEAM OF MULES. WALKING THE CANAL. FACTORIES ABOUND THE WATERWAY.



i believe the canal ran up what is now central parkway.