With a population of over 300,000 (2.2 million in the metro area), Cincinnati can be described as a mid-size city. But despite not being a categorically large city, there are many facts about Cincinnati that make it seem as though it is.
From inventions and prototypes to historic landmarks and innovation, here are 20 facts about Cincinnati—some general knowledge and other lesser known things.
The country’s first female owned and operated large manufacturer.
Rookwood Pottery
The largest Oktoberfest celebration in the country.
Oktoberfest Zinzinnati
First public TV station in the US.
WCET
The prototype of the Brooklyn Bridge.
John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge
Lazarus Lizards, which were brought here from Italy by a vacationer more than 50 years ago.
More chili parlors per capita than any city in the country
A key stop on the Underground Railroad.
Voted one of the 20 most vibrant art cities in the US.
Professional baseball team.
Red Stockings, 1869
Team to travel by plane.
1934
Major League team to play a night game.
1935
Paid municipal fire department.
Concrete skyscraper in the world.
The Ingall’s Building, 1903
American Astronomy
Cincinnati Observatory, oldest professional observatory in the US.
Steven Spielberg
Bicycle Brands cards
Weather forecasts
Play-Doh
Magic 8-Ball
Cornhole
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