Journey back to 100 years ago on the

Cincinnati Heyday Walking Tour!

Early in the nineteenth century, Cincinnati was home to thousands of German immigrants. The city was a leader in manufacturing, ranking as the fourth most important city in the United States. As a result, the Erie Canal was built through the middle of Downtown to allow for the transport of commercial goods between cities. Around 1900, railroads increased in popularity, and the canal fell into disuse. At the same time, Downtown was becoming overcrowded and people were relocating to suburban areas. Seeing the need for rapid transit, city leaders proposed converting the path of the Erie Canal into a subway route. Six stations were built, but the subway was never put into use.

The Cincinnati Heyday Walking Tour follows the subway’s route from Findlay Market to the tunnels surfacing near Western Hills Viaduct. See remnants of the subway, learn about Bellevue Brewery, the old Procter & Gamble factory, the 1884 riot, and more!

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