Over-the-Rhine is sometimes referred to as “OTR.”  “The Rhine is a neighborhood that borders just north of Cincinnati, Ohio.  It is believed to be the largest and most intact urban historic district in the United States.  Over-the-Rhine was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983 with over 900 buildings.  It contains the largest collection of Italianate architecture in America, and showcases 19^th-century urban neighborhood.  Overt-the-Rhine can be compared to the French Quarter in New Orleans; historic district of Savannah, Georgia and Charleston, South Carolina, as well as Greenwich Village in New York city.  Over-the-Rhine is also known for its strong arts influence.

The neighborhood’s distinctive name comes from its German immigrants of the mid 19^th century.  Many of its citizens walked to work across bridges over the Miami and Erie Canal, which at one time separated the area from Cincinnati.  The canal was nicknamed “The Rhine” in reference to the Rhine River in Germany.

The area at one time was the center of Cincinnati’s beer brewing industry.  Christian Moerlein established his first brewery company in 1853.  Eventually, the brewery became the city’s largest occupying 3 city blocks.  Prohibition brought an end to the company in the 1920’s, however began brewing again in late 2010.

Also located within “The Rhine” is The Findlay Market.  Findlay Market is the oldest continuously operating farmers market in Ohio.  Findlay Market is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  The structure was among the first markets in the United States to use iron frame construction and is one of very few examples remaining.

Now you now; now go out and enjoy

 

 

This article is sourced in part from Wikipedia.  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Over-the-Rhine