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I have a photo with the above Name and address on it, probably from the beginning of the 1900s. Does anyone know about this photography place and when it started? It would make a difference to me. Thanks, shaas1 :-) :-) :-)

Well, I've learned a great deal from this particular website! The "crescent" called the "seven hills" are easy enough to find if one has the time to spend. Mount Harrison is now known as Price Hill. Vine Street Hill might be, but I find it a street as well as a Cemetary; it is the boundary between east/west Cinti., and is marked by "over the Rhine" - if that tells us anything. Most all of the "hills" are on the east side, so I can see the cresent - more like a half moon. So, my dad used to praise Cinti. for being the best in everything; he was born there in Camp Washinton in 1910; perhaps back then, and when I was growing up there, it was. It leaves a lot to be desired now; perhaps now that I'm older it's just another big city. By the way, he was born in Camp Washington, on Colrein Ave. His parents moved to Langland Ave. in Northside; that's probably when he went to Hughes High. So, I've found my answer(s), thanks to this as well as other sites in Urban Ohio. Thanks for teaching me what I wanted to know. I'm sure one can't "go back", and I know I had a good time growing up in Cincinnati; I'm glad I had the times I had before my parents moved. If I'm wrong about anything, please let me know. sdh So, I've decided that the hills ascend until one gets to College Hill, with an Elevation of about 893.9 feet.

I looked and found Finneytown, Northside, Springdale, Camp Washington - just a few places where relatives once lived - and found they, too, showed in places that looked small and in the "wrong" place on a map, until I realized I was looking at Hamilton County; so, N. College Hill is where it's supposed to be, and College Hill isn't even listed in the on-line encyclopedia that's mentioned in this topic. sdh

Thank you, everyone! N. College Hill, when I was a kid, was just N. and W. of Winton Rd. and Galbraith; we (my sister and I) walked each week to our piano lessons from Parkview Heights. The map given shows it as being just W., above the Ohio R. Am I mistaken? College Hill show an elevation of 893.9' - just short of 1K'. That souns correct, and now I know how to find out! What a difference! Thanks, forever! I'm satisfied; I'll try Google next. sdh

I wonder if I'll ever find out the answer. Gentel climb up, because of the winding nature of Hamilton Ave., no doubt. I haven't really been many places in Cinti., though I've had relatives in various parts of Cinti. The truth is, that elevations of the various cities (Neighborhoods?) within Cinti. just aren't given. Oh, how I'd love to know! sdh

Does anyone know the height of College Hill - one of the seven hills? I've sent various emails and tried to find out on my own by doing research on the internet, but I've come up with no answer. Anyone who's gone UP Hamilton Ave. from downtown knows what a climb it is. Anyone? sdh

:-) SETH: What a wonderful idea - and add in a topography photo of sorts identify the "hill" as being one of the seven. Great stuff! Historical - fact, not someone's idea of "whatever", which helped me realize the importance of living in the foothills - of something; I'd be a liar if I said what they are- actually, I didn't realize the changing of colors, foothills, et al, until I started going to NC on a regular basis. Think of bringing awareness into otherwise unaware lives. This works for me! And I grew up in Cinti! Spent a good 13 years there. sdh

:-) Cinti. did have its poorer side; but by and large the properties were largely well cared for - at what I remember. This might seem like a Ritzy neighborhood comparitvely speaking. I didn't see anything grande when I took a look at Cleveland, either; but we didn't see as aspects of it. Cinit. had grande as a common thing to behold as I remember. sdh

DanB.: I enjoyed "seeing" Seven Hills via the website you so kindly presented. Especially nice was seeing the "I-House" still standing; it was probably built around 1870, and is reminiscent of those built for gentry in England. My one sister would call it a farmhouse, but I am endeared to that part of my heritage in Cinti., locate at 4805 Winton Road. It was built to last forever - and, at one time, it had a separated house behind it, known as a cooking kitchen. Lots of them have been built! sdh

I was Looking at everything in Cinti. just to, Pass it on - so to speak. I'm a huge buckeye fan; that, in fact, was my nickname in highschool - in sunny, So. FL. I started this subject just to learn about the "seven hills"; I'll look up every city mentioned here just to be sure of what info I pass on via the family history that I do pass on. Too bad I haven't yet found a Topography on Cinti. THAT would be telling, as it would no room for doubt as to what Cinti. once looked like. My German heritage begins around 1849 in the USA; the British came over around 1881. My parents are a result; and, with having had we three girls, I'm the one putting it all together so that everyone in the family knows where their heritage lies - at least from we three. I'm truly interested in the history of Cincinnati, since it became a living thing - that is, a City; Hamilton County. It was a great place to grow up; even if I left in 1955. I hope this briefy answers your question. sdh

:-) The only time I might have been to Cleveland is as a baby; then, I might not been aware. Otherwise, I do understand. I'm wanting to know of an email address for that particlar City; perhaps I can save time by writing more specifically - next time. sdh

Soooooooooooo, what has Cleveland to do with Cinti? Do the also have a City of seven Hills? I've never been there, at least not that I'm aware. sdh

Where did you get this logo?

:-) I'm glad that the Italians were in Cumminsville, a fact I didn't know. I'm learning about Cinti. like never before; yet the first time I came back was an element of some 20 years, I and left as a young person at the age of 13. Still, I rented a car at the airport in Ky., and drove everywhere like I'd never left. We certainly were "knowing" in our younger years. Today. I could still go on the older roads, certainly not the newer highways. Tooooooooooooo much! sdh

Price Hill sounds right. My cousins, the Letto's lived there; place called Delhi. I guess N. Bend Rd. went E/W, and Delhi was west; N. Bend must have had a drastic turn somewhere past Hamilton Ave. The OES Home was at Hamilton Ave., I think, and while my sisters and I walked to the theater there (turned L at Hamilton Ave.) (College Hill), and I often took the bus to downtown, I never went West on N. Bend past Hamilton Ave., unless in the car with my dad. Wish now that I had. sdh

I think every suburb of Cinti - at least eons ago - had a place which in a sense was defined by the society living within it. I think the generation I'm speaking of felt more comfortable in it; they could speak their own native tongue, and understand as well as be understood... I was born a Dotzauer, but didn't live in Cumminsville - though my dad did. He could speak German, but didn't. On the other hand, that's exactly (Northside -Cumminsville) where his sister lived with her husband; just blocks from her dad's house - and of course after his death. His other sister moved to Conn. Isn't history wonderful? Just imagine the things that give us permission to move on - or not to. I love it. sdh

:-) I guess one way of looking at a thing called a valley is that the valley is surrounded by hills. Not so small hills, but not mountains,, either. By the way, aforementioned is, "wooden shoe hollow" - certainly then called, but probably not any more. My grandparents (and therefore my Mom) lived at 4805 Winton Road - just almost across from the then gradeschool of Winton Place; things change, except the terrain. What a difference 100 years make. sdh

My favorite place is in Arden, N.C. Not far from it, North on US 25, is Asheville and the Biltmore. I'd guess it's 1500'. Smokey Mountains. I once rode my bike (before I was 12 yrs old) to Wooden She Hollow, up to my Aunt's house on Winton Road - this from N. Bend, just outside of Parkview Heights where I lived until 1955. That was a hill! Imaine going to or down Hamilton Ave. every day on a bus; and that's what my dad did to go to work at 7th and Vine. I remember Cincinnati as, "hilly", and now I finally know - thanks to everyone here! sdh

I remember thinking Cinti. was perhaps the foothills of the Smokey Mountains; as a child, I often wondered since I remember taking the bus from Parkview Heights to N. Bend and Hamilton and then all the way down to either N.Side or Downtown. I'm glad the names appeared, for now I can look all the "Mount's" up and see where they're located. My parents (born 1910, 1911) moved to S. Florida in 1955; but I remember as if it was yesterday; and, yes, I've been back at least 4 xs now. sdh

:-) Is there a map of the seven hiils? What are they? Does anyone remember? Along with the old photos, can there be such a memory - on a postcard, perhaps? Anyone??? sdh

:-) Jskinner = Thanks for the websites; probably the Dotzauers that contributed to the first one (at least the Phillip) were uncles of mine. Lots of knowledge there! sh

"dumerkow" We left Cinti. in 1955 = and it was still w/o garages and still a barrage of bungalow, Quee Ann, and other type houses. I think you mean 1970, right? That's a short period of time. I think it's come back up now, hasn't it? It was fine to me just the way it was in 1955. sh

I've always heard of Cincinnati being the city if 7 hills; is that true - I suppose that "foothills" as I remember rather steep hills - remember, I left at age 13 (going on 21 - in mind) in 1955. Has anyone a map or illustration of the 7 hills? sdh

Why'd they call it, "Cumminsville", and then change it to Northside? sdh

Jeffrey - I looked up Apollina (on York) as (1870) with 114 in one column, and 155 in the next, and her property is listed as $2,000, a mighty big amount in those days. She was 66 years old on that listing; she is buried in Wesleyan. John George Dotzauer(1880), her son and his family; they both read, "York Street". Could be that the records don't go that far back. Andrew John Dotzauer was married to Mary (Letto) Dotzauer. My dad was Andrew Frederick, with sisters Marie - she then lived on Donaldson place, with her husband Stan Hettrick (I don't remember the address), and they moved to 1438 Weigold Ave. (that's why I remember Knowlton's Corner and Northside so much) - Alma lived in Connecticut; she never married, but moved to Marie's on Weigold when she retired. So goes the saga of that side of the Dotzauers. Of Course there were many Dotzauers up till then, and they all were from Apollonia and Johann who migrated from Bavaria. Was that part of, "the Rhine"? sdh