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Post from Cincinnati Preservation Association's Facebook page - FRIDAY Planning Commission hearing on proposed zone change to Planned Development for Mercer Commons project. 9 am, 805 Central Ave, 7th floor. Public welcome to attend and to speak. Full history of 1329 Walnut: 1329-1331 Walnut (475 Walnut prior to 1896) http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150705463540343&set=a.355547265342.350919.185964090342&type=1&ref=nf http://books.google.com/books?id=LaM_Sr8sp7sC&lpg=PA143&ots=29DmJyVk3Z&dq=%22Deutsche%20Republik%22%20cincinnati&pg=PA143#v=onepage&q=%22Deutsche%20Republik%22%20cincinnati&f=false “For a period in the earlier history of the society, its officers met in the "Deutsche Republik," a wine-house, located at the corner of Walnut and Mercer Streets.” 1851 Bruggemann Conrad, coffee h. s. w. c. Walnut and Mercer 1855 Lehmann Herman, 475 Walnut Marr John, vinegar. 475 Walnut 1860 Doll Theo., carver, s.w.c. Walnut and Mercer Hoffmann Louis, restaurant, s.w.c. Walnut and Mercer 1865 Schwab George. cof. h. 475 Walnut 1870 Schwab Geo. saloon, s . e . c . Jane and Ham. Road, h. s. w. c. Walnut and Mercer Schwab Geo. saloon, s. w. c. Walnut and Mercer 1875 G. A. R. HALL, SOUTH-WEST CORNER MERCER AND WALNUT Beckmann Theresa, servt. s. w. c, Mercer and Walnut Gimbel Fred, driver, h. s.w.c. Mercer and Walnut Gimbel John, clk. bds. s.w. c. Mercer and Walnut Schneider Jos. cutter, h. s. w. c. Mercer and Walnut Schwab Geo. saloon, s. w. c. Mercer and Walnut 1878 Lang Fred, saloon, 475 Walnut 1879 LANG FREDERICK, German Republic Wine and Beer Saloon, 475 Walnut, cor. Mercer 1880 G. A. R. HALL, SOUTH-WEST CORNER MERCER AND WALNUT. LANG FRED., German Republic Wine and Beer Saloon, 475 Walnut 1885 KLAG HENRY, Proprietor Vereins.Halle, "Deutsche Republik," Wine and Beer Saloon; a Fine Assortment of Wines, Liquors and Cigars, s.w.c. Walnut and Mercer 1890 Dieringer August D. saloon, 475 Walnut 1895 DIERINGER MRS. KATE, (Widow of August D.) Proprietress "The Republik"; Choice Wines, Beer, Cigars, &c., cor. Walnut and Mercer 1896 Dieringer, Kate – Saloon 1900 DIERINGER MRS. KATE, (widow of August D.) Proprietress " "The Republik ; " Choice Wines, Beer. Cigars, &c, cor. Walnut and Mercer 1901 DIERINGER MRS. KATE, (widow of August D.) Proprietress "The Republik;" Choice Wines, Beer, Cigars, &c.. cor. Walnut and Mercer 1902 Dieringer Mrs. Kate, (wid. August D.) saloon, 1331 Walnut 1903 Albert Chas. saloon, 1331 Walnut 1904 Albert Chas. 1331 Walnut – Saloon 1905 Musicians' Headquarters Cafe s w c Walnut and Mercer 1910 Aschenbroedel Club s w c Mercer and Walnut 1915 Aschenbroedel Club s w c Mercer and Walnut 1920 Aschenbroedel Club s w c Mercer and Walnut 1925 Cincinnati Musicians' Protective Association No. 1—Meets, first Wednesday of -each month at s.w.c. Mercer and Walnut. 1930 1329 Adams The C F Co household gds s w c Dieckmann Edward R tailor 1936-37, 1939, 1940 Naegele Jos 1331 Walnut - Restaurant 1942 Posner, Edmund F 1331 Walnut – Restaurant 1944 Posner, Edmund W (Ellen A) restr 1331 Walnut, h 4334 Ridgeview Av 1947 Walnut Café, 1331 Walnut

More history on 1314 Vine http://otrmatters.wordpress.com/2011/03/16/timeline-history-of-1314-vine-street/ http://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/print-edition/2011/04/01/behind-the-plywood-covers-one-otr.html

Exactly. When is this supposed to start? "Later this year"? Which year? Also, was there publicity for this? It's the first I have heard of it and I have lived in Hamilton County my whole 40+ years!

To build on your idea, I would love Cincinnati to have a similar tourist bus service as Philly does, the Phlash. It doesn't have to be a "trolley" type bus but something that would hit the highlights of the city (museum center, zoo, taft house, art museum, dowtown/riverfront, stadiums, etc). We loved this when we visited Philly last summer. It allowed us to stay downtown, closer to Independence Hall, but gave us access to the Franklin Institute. Prices were very affordable too - $2 dollars each time you board (children under 6 and seniors, 65 and over, ride FREE!* Passes: $5 all-day individual pass or $10 all-day family pass (2 adults and 2 children, 6-17 years old) It runs in the peak tourist seasons for Philly - May 1 – October 31, 2010

Nice job, Jake!