Description
Columbia-Tusculum and Alms Park, Plate 21, from the Atlas Of The City of Cincinnati, Ohio, published in 1884 by Elisha Robinson and R.H. Pidgeon of New York.
The hand-colored, double-page sheets were engraved by A.H. Mueller of Philadelphia, lithography by the firm of F. Bourquin of Philadelphia. Individual plates measure 29″ x 20″, with notable wear along margins, a few closed tears, previously folded along center line. Thumb prints along both edges. Each plate shows the notable landowners, the major throughways, rivers and plot maps for future residential developments.
This plate features the following neighborhoods in Hamilton County, Ohio: Columbia-Tusculum, portions of Hyde Park, the future location of Lunken Airport, and the future site of Alms Park. Main roads include Wooster Pike, Tusculum Ave, Columbia Ave and Crawfish Road (the future Delta Avenue). Major estates include John Tottens, Thomas Johnson, and Joseph Longworth.
