Some Things Are Worth Saving
A downtown landmark with historic roots faces an uncertain future at the crossroads of demolition and preservation.
The Lost Airport of Lebanon
You might remember Nick. He's the one known as the "Supreme Chancellor," in my ongoing Kings Waffle series. True to form, this story begins at our local diner, our Waffle House.
We were sipping coffee one day as the sun started to go down and the evening light of summer started to pour in. The best kind of light. I nagged Nick: "we should go shoot something, find something to photograph."
"What about the abandoned runway right next to my work?" he said.
Out of the Basin, Up to Nippert.
At the risk of sounding redundant, I'll keep my comments brief. If you read back in February, I editorialized my excitement for the coming of FC Cincinnati, the city's latest pro sports franchise. I spoke about what the team meant to me, what it meant for the city, and what I was doing to support both. Over the weekend, FCC held its first home match, a 2-1 victory of Charlotte.
I documented the experience, one of the best moments I've ever had as a Cincinnati sports fan.
French Fry Heaven
I recently had the chance to sample a new restaurant in Cincinnati. One that's redefining how to do French fries.
A Day in Arch City
I hate the term "flyover city." There's more to the United States than just New York, Chicago and LA. There's also more to the United States than just its collection of major cities. Even while places such as Columbus, Indianapolis, Portland, my hometown of Cincinnati, et. all toil to define their identities and stand out, all places have elements that make them unique to an extent.
The Remains of Surf Cincinnati: A Followup
The story's been told here before. It's a place we spent countless hours exploring. It's a place many of us visited in its prime. It's a place documented here on QC/D in several articles. Ten years after first stepping foot into its abandoned state, I went to go see what, if anything, was left after the demolition.
Fueled by nostalgia, the story of Surf Cincinnati continues.
The Demolition of the Kings Island Resort
About a year after demolition paused, the Kings Island Resort is finally coming down. Highlighted two times previously here on QC/D, this brief follow up captures the complex's final days.
Why I'm Supporting FC Cincinnati
Our first meeting had gone well, but there was something different about our second meeting, the one at Rhinehaus. I left work in the suburbs and headed downtown to park. I walked through the Over-The-Rhine, the ever-evolving historical neighborhood on the edge of downtown, with streetcar tracks under my feet and skyscrapers in the distance. I walked into the bar on the corner Clay and 12th, greeted by friends both old and new. We sipped good beer, introduced each other and it was clear: we're going to be a part of something special. Not just a new pro sports team with bold ambitions, but a community that champions the team, the sport and the city we love.
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[Suburbia Lost] United Dairy Farmers - West Chester
In the closed building's windows, a nearby church steeple is reflected. So is the gas station/convenience store of that same brand that replaced it... directly across the street.
The Designer of a "Galaxy Far, Far Away" That Lived Two Minutes Away
Most people would throw pennies in a fountain, dreaming to have a job involving Star Wars that can fund their hobby as a pilot. That dream is actually one local man's reality.
Photographs and Text by: Christian Glass
Urban Exploration Meets Oil On Canvas
Artist Nicole Trimble uses photographs featured in a QC/D story about an abandoned shopping center and controversial nightclub as references in a new piece.
The Cincinnati Gardens and The Press Box That Never Was
In the rafters above the city’s classic arena, there’s a story of history and a unique view.
On Vacation
Currently on vacation in Northern Michigan. I'm writing, relaxing and returning soon with stories of Cincinnati history, fast food nostalgia, forgotten airports, suburbia, Dayton and men in prison. In the meantime, here's what the top end of the "Lower Peninsula" looks like.
Saw the Streetcar For the First Time
Back in November, the first of Cincinnati's five streetcars was delivered. Since then, the second has arrived with the rest of the fleet heading here via Spain and Elmira, New York. The vehicles and system are currently undergoing an extensive, federally mandated testing process with the full system slated to open in September. Recently, I finally crossed paths with one of the trains while it was testing.
Book Signing At Joseph-Beth Rookwood
I'll be hosting a discussion and book signing for Fading Ads of Cincinnati next week at Joseph-Beth Booksellers in the Rookwood Pavillion.
When: January 13th, 7:00 PM
Where: 2692 Madison Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45208
Black Friday in Retail Purgatory
In Cincinnati’s northern suburbs there’s a shopping mall stuck in retail purgatory. Born of a grand vision, the nearly empty complex of consumerism has never truly found success. In a followup to a 2009 article, we revisit “Forest Fair.”
Last Book Signing of 2015
This coming weekend I'll be having my last book signing of the year for my new book Fading Ads of Cincinnati.
Fading Ads of Cincinnati is Now Available!
Fading Ads of Cincinnati is now available in stores and online! You can order through Arcadia Publishing, Amazon or Barnes & Noble (also available in store)!
On Television, In Stores and at a Bar: Fading Ads of Cincinnati
Tomorrow, November 30th, my new book Fading Ads of Cincinnati will be available. I'll be promoting the book on Fox 19's morning news show at approximately 7:45 AM followed by WCPO 9's afternoon news later that day at approximately 12:20 PM. The book will go on sale that morning through online retailers such as Arcadia and Amazon as well as in stores locally at places like Joseph-Beth, Barnes & Noble and The Booksellers on Fountain Square.