Over The Rhine is a neighborhood in downtown Cincinnati built in the mid to late 1800's by German Mason's. The Erie canal ran from the Ohio River (about ten blocks south from here) to Lake Erie divided downtown proper with this neighborhood in which the German immigrants lived. The German immigrants named this neighborhood "Over The Rhine" in tribute of the Rhine River in Germany.

This photosynth was taken from my balcony (fire escape) on Main St. Recently featured in the NY Times Main St. in Cincinnati, Ohio is alive with a diverse community of artist, musicians, and working non-working citizens. The OTR is experiencing a beautiful rebirth of music, art, and community that makes the future of Cincinnati hopeful and positive.

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