Photos of Cincinnati in the 1950s from The Enquirer Archives
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Take a look at what life was like in Cincinnati during the 1950s. We searched our archives to bring you some of our favorite historical images. This gallery spans 1950-1955. Here, Christmas Eve in Downtown in 1951.
Take a look at what life was like in Cincinnati during the 1950s. We searched our archives to bring you some of our favorite historical images. This gallery spans 1950-1955. Here, Christmas Eve in Downtown in 1951.
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The Tyler Davidson Fountain in 1951. The Albee Theater is shown at left.
The Tyler Davidson Fountain in 1951. The Albee Theater is shown at left.
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The Manse Hotel in Walnut Hills in 1950.
The Manse Hotel in Walnut Hills in 1950.
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The Gruen Watch Company in 1950.
The Gruen Watch Company in 1950.
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Professional wrestling in the 1950's at The Cincinnati Gardens.
Professional wrestling in the 1950's at The Cincinnati Gardens.
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Skaters at Eden Park in 1950.
Skaters at Eden Park in 1950.
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Cincinnati Gardens in 1951.
Cincinnati Gardens in 1951.
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Rockdale Temple in 1951.
Rockdale Temple in 1951.
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Aerial view of downtown Cincinnati in 1951.
Aerial view of downtown Cincinnati in 1951.
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Ice on the Ohio River caused problems for boats in 1951.
Ice on the Ohio River caused problems for boats in 1951.
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Music Hall in 1951.
Music Hall in 1951.
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Hundreds of visitors streamed into the Krohn Conservatory on Easter Sunday in 1951.
Hundreds of visitors streamed into the Krohn Conservatory on Easter Sunday in 1951.
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Chase Avenue in Northside in 1951.
Chase Avenue in Northside in 1951.
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The Lincoln statue in Lytle Park in 1951.
The Lincoln statue in Lytle Park in 1951.
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The Union Central Life Building in 1951.
The Union Central Life Building in 1951.
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Music Hall in 1951
Music Hall in 1951
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Fifth Third Union Trust Co., Corryville Branch, in 1950.
Fifth Third Union Trust Co., Corryville Branch, in 1950.
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JUNE 12, 1950: The Mount Adams Incline in 1950, two years after it carried its last cable-car.
JUNE 12, 1950: The Mount Adams Incline in 1950, two years after it carried its last cable-car.
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Amelia won the Class B state baseball title in 1950.
Amelia won the Class B state baseball title in 1950.
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The Sinton Hotel in 1950.
The Sinton Hotel in 1950.
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The Union Terminal concourse was nearly deserted in May 1950 because of a railroad strike, allowing for a clear view of the concourse.
The Union Terminal concourse was nearly deserted in May 1950 because of a railroad strike, allowing for a clear view of the concourse.
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Covenant-First Presbyterian Church, Eighth and Elm streets, in 1950.
Covenant-First Presbyterian Church, Eighth and Elm streets, in 1950.
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The Ingalls Building, Fourth and Vine streets, in 1950.
The Ingalls Building, Fourth and Vine streets, in 1950.
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The Kentucky Club in 1950.
The Kentucky Club in 1950.
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In 1950, Fountain Square looked drastically different.
In 1950, Fountain Square looked drastically different.
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A "Midwestern Hayride" cast photo in 1950 from WLWT-TV's "Mount Olympus" studio on Chickasaw Street in Fairview Heights.
A "Midwestern Hayride" cast photo in 1950 from WLWT-TV's "Mount Olympus" studio on Chickasaw Street in Fairview Heights.
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A crosswalk near Oakley School in 1950.
A crosswalk near Oakley School in 1950.
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The Children's Zoo at the Cincinnati Zoo in 1950.
The Children's Zoo at the Cincinnati Zoo in 1950.
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French class in the 1950s at Miami University in Oxford.
French class in the 1950s at Miami University in Oxford.
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Mariemont Square in 1950.
Mariemont Square in 1950.
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The "wheelhouse" of the Mt. Adams Incline in 1950.
The "wheelhouse" of the Mt. Adams Incline in 1950.
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Cincinnati from the top of the old Mt. Adams Incline in 1950.
Cincinnati from the top of the old Mt. Adams Incline in 1950.
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The Mt. Adams Incline being dismantled in 1952.
The Mt. Adams Incline being dismantled in 1952.
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Two of Cincinnati's new police ambulances in 1951.
Two of Cincinnati's new police ambulances in 1951.
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Nick Shundich, offensive guard and defensive tackle for the University of Cincinnati Bearcats and co-captain of the team, in 1951.
Nick Shundich, offensive guard and defensive tackle for the University of Cincinnati Bearcats and co-captain of the team, in 1951.
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Cincinnati Enquirer teletypesetters in 1951.
Cincinnati Enquirer teletypesetters in 1951.
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Jim Holstein at the UC Center during the Bearcats 1950-1951 season.
Jim Holstein at the UC Center during the Bearcats 1950-1951 season.
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The gazebo in Eden Park in 1951.
The gazebo in Eden Park in 1951.
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Director-producer Bob Huber (left) discusses an episode for WKRC-TV's "The Storm" with writer Rod Serling, costume designer Dorothy Revelos and set designer Pat Thomas in January 1952.
Director-producer Bob Huber (left) discusses an episode for WKRC-TV's "The Storm" with writer Rod Serling, costume designer Dorothy Revelos and set designer Pat Thomas in January 1952.
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The Cincinnati Enquirer building in 1952.
The Cincinnati Enquirer building in 1952.
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The classified department at The Cincinnati Enquirer, 617 Vine Street, in 1952.
The classified department at The Cincinnati Enquirer, 617 Vine Street, in 1952.
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Vine Street, near Sixth Street, looking north in 1952.
Vine Street, near Sixth Street, looking north in 1952.
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The 1952 state championship Lockland-Wayne High School boys basketball team.
The 1952 state championship Lockland-Wayne High School boys basketball team.
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The Sheraton-Gibson Hotel in downtown Cincinnati, 1952.
The Sheraton-Gibson Hotel in downtown Cincinnati, 1952.
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The Sixth Street viaduct in 1952.
The Sixth Street viaduct in 1952.
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The Public Library of Cincinnati, Seventh and Vine streets, in 1952.
The Public Library of Cincinnati, Seventh and Vine streets, in 1952.
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The Cincinnati Memorial Day Parade in 1952.
The Cincinnati Memorial Day Parade in 1952.
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Mount Lookout Square in 1952.
Mount Lookout Square in 1952.
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Lights are inspected at Fifth and Race streets in 1952
Lights are inspected at Fifth and Race streets in 1952
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A Cincinnati workhouse in 1952
A Cincinnati workhouse in 1952
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Dorothy Dolbey, acting mayor of Cincinnati, holds a $15 million bond issue she signed in New York for street and highway improvements. She served as mayor for six months in 1954.
Dorothy Dolbey, acting mayor of Cincinnati, holds a $15 million bond issue she signed in New York for street and highway improvements. She served as mayor for six months in 1954.
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An exhibition of record jackets at the Cincinnati Art Academy drew a cool, appraising glance from their creator, Jim Flora, in 1955.
An exhibition of record jackets at the Cincinnati Art Academy drew a cool, appraising glance from their creator, Jim Flora, in 1955.
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The Evanston Branch of the Fifth Third Union Trust Co. moved into this new building at Dana Avenue and Montgomery Road in 1955.
The Evanston Branch of the Fifth Third Union Trust Co. moved into this new building at Dana Avenue and Montgomery Road in 1955.
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John J. Rowe, left, president of the Fifth Third Union Trust Co., and Robert Cline, right, chairman of the Lincoln National Bank, look over a plan to consolidate their banks in 1955.
John J. Rowe, left, president of the Fifth Third Union Trust Co., and Robert Cline, right, chairman of the Lincoln National Bank, look over a plan to consolidate their banks in 1955.
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John J. O'Hara, left, named 1956 man of the year by Kenton County Jaycees. Avery Dotson, the 1955 man of the year, made the presentation.
John J. O'Hara, left, named 1956 man of the year by Kenton County Jaycees. Avery Dotson, the 1955 man of the year, made the presentation.
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The Shubert Theater, Seventh and Walnut streets, in 1955.
The Shubert Theater, Seventh and Walnut streets, in 1955.
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A view of Cincinnati from the Kentucky side of the Ohio River, around 1955.
A view of Cincinnati from the Kentucky side of the Ohio River, around 1955.
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The 1955 Lockland baseball team is pictured with the trophy from its Class B state title.
The 1955 Lockland baseball team is pictured with the trophy from its Class B state title.
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Pete Rose is fifth from left in this 1955 class photo at Sayler Park Elementary.
Pete Rose is fifth from left in this 1955 class photo at Sayler Park Elementary.
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Union Terminal in 1955.
Union Terminal in 1955.
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From left, general manager Gabe Paul, field manager Birdie Tebbetts and president Powell Crosley Jr., from the Cincinnati Redlegs, gingerly step out of the dugout to feel for rain at Crosley Field in 1955. The Crosley luck held; the Reds got their opener in.
From left, general manager Gabe Paul, field manager Birdie Tebbetts and president Powell Crosley Jr., from the Cincinnati Redlegs, gingerly step out of the dugout to feel for rain at Crosley Field in 1955. The Crosley luck held; the Reds got their opener in.
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