Comprehensive history of Hyde Park from 1795 to 1920s for a complete regional overview
Focus on influential figures such as Myers Y Cooper and Joseph Foraker to highlight local impact
Explains the development of Hyde Park Square and community institutions for readers interested in urban history
Describes lost or lesser-known places like Grandin Bridge, Rookwood, The Pines, and Belcamp for a unique perspective
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An engaging history of Cincinnati's Hyde Park. First settled in 1795, Hyde Park was an area of great estates and small and large farms until 1892. Designed to be upscale, the neighborhood attracted people looking for a suburban experience in an urban setting. That's when the seven-member Hyde Park Syndicate capitalized on new transportatio