Mt. Adams incline in Cincinnati   Save
Ohio Guide Photographs
Description: Original description reads: "Lower Eggleston Ave. showing Mt. Adams Incline also bed of the old Canal where it ran under the buildings. Note-(Canal bed is below BILLBOARD)." Overlooking downtown Cincinnati and the Ohio River for more than 200 years, historic Mt. Adams has shared a rich and fascinating history with the City of Cincinnati. Named after President John Quincy Adams, who in 1843 delivered the dedication address for what was then known as the world’s most powerful observatory (now site of the Monastery), the Hill has long enjoyed a tradition of fine wine, art and entertainment. In 1880, the Incline was modified to transport streetcars, resulting in a continuous route from downtown to Mt. Adams. The incline was closed in 1948, making it Cincinnati's last working incline. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B04F02_26_01
Subjects: Cincinnati (Ohio); Transportation--Cincinnati (Ohio);
Places: Cincinnati (Ohio); Hamilton County (Ohio)