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This is the oldest paint house in the city, having been founded in 1853, and it also is the largest in the general line. It is the home of the well-known Economy Mixed Paints, known everywhere.
Chas. Moser is President; Frederick Hertenstein, Secretary; Geo. C. Wuenker, Treasurer; H. Conklin, Vice-President.
F. ANKENBAUER & SONS
Wholesale Fruits and Produce.
The name of F. Ankenbauer & Sons is well known in Cin- cinnati as one of the very leaders in the wholesale fruit and produce trade. This firm was established in 1886 by F. Anken- bauer (deceased), and his two sons, John F. and Harry D. Ankenbauer, and since the death of the elder Mr. Ankenbauer the business has been conducted most successfully by the sons at the old address, 118 East Front street. This house does business in every state East of the Mississippi River, and in quite a number of those on the Western side as well.
THE SCHAEFER RUBBER CO.
The Schaefer Rubber Co., 16 East Fourth street, is a Cincin- nati firm which has experienced wonderful growth since its birth in 1886. Three years ago a branch house was established in Detroit under the management of Mr. George E. Schaefer and this branch also has been extremely successful, and the firm's business now covers the entire states of Ohio, Kentucky. Indiana and Michigan. Mr. Eugene Schaefer is President and Treasurer; Wm. E. Schaefer, Vice-President and Manager; Geo. E. Schaefer, Secretary.
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THE TAFT RESIDENCE, CINCINNATI, OHIO.
The Kemper Homestead, my Lane, Watert Hills, Can't, 0.
The oldest House in Can't .. .. . J/ Revisamos Kemper in 1804.
THE KEMPER HOMESTEAD, KEMPER LANE, WALNUT HILLS, CINCINNATI, OHIO. The oldest house in Cincinnati, erected by Rev. James Kemper in 1804. Now on display at the Zoo.
ELIZA HOUSE, OF UNCLE TOM'S CABIN FAME, GLENDALE, OHIO. Hundreds of fleeing negroes were hidden in this house while enroute north before the civil war.
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LITTLEFORD BROS. SHEET STEEL AND IRON WORKS
LITTLEFORD BROS.
Manufacturers of Sheet and Plate Steel Construction Work.
Over fifty years ago Thomas S. Smith, grandfather of John S. and Thomas S. Littleford, started in a small shop on Second street in this city, the business now known as Littleford Bros.
At this time the iron industry was in its infancy. The pro- cess of making steel by the open hearth method was still un- known, and the only raw material obtainable was what was then known as puddled iron. Due to the nature of this material, it could not be readily worked into the various forms that it now is, consequently with the crude hand operated machinery of that early date the field in this line of business was quite limited. With the machinery with which Thomas S. Smith started in business, his production was confined to small flat work such as chain links, wrought washers, perforated metal, etc.
After conducting his business for a number of years in this small shop on Second Street, Thomas S. Smith acquired a lease on a strip of property on Pearl Street, between Ludlow and Law- rence. This original strip of ground comprises part of the prop- erty now owned by the present firm.
In the year 1882, after having worked in the employ of his grandfather for seven years, John S. Littleford bought the con- trolling interest in the business. A few years later Thomas S. Littleford became a member of the firm and from this time the firm has been known as Littleford Bros. Honesty, fair dealings and high-class workmanship soon created a good name and repu- tation for this concern, and the result was a gradual increase of the business to its present proportion.
Littleford Bros., at the present time, are manufacturing a general line of sheet and plate steel construction work. The principal business consists of the manufacture and erection of steel tanks, smoke stacks and coal handling and storage equip- ment. No particular line of manufacture is strictly adhered to, and due to the tendency of steel construction to supplant many other forms, the volume and variety of business done by this concern is quite extensive.
The location of Cincinnati materially aids in the volume of business done. Not only is the plate steel construction industry well supported by the local market, but due to the splendid location, business is drawn from the entire Middle States and the South. High-grade work, backed by a competent organization, has gained for Littleford Bros. a reputation throughont this entire district, so that their name is well known by all the large manufacturers and engineers in this territory.
Aside from the manufacture and erection of sheet and plate steel work, Littleford Bros. have established quite a large trade among the building trades men and contractors. Their road- making machinery such as tar and asphalt heaters, distributing tank wagons, gravel driers, etc., rank among the best in the country, consequently an attractive business is developed in this line. Not only is this equipment used on highway construc-
tion, but it is also employed on street repair work in many of the large municipalities throughout the United States and a number of foreign countries.
Littleford Bros.' policy has always been honesty and square dealing, and it is to this fact that their success may be at- tributed.
HOTEL ALMS.
This beautiful hotel was erected about twenty years ago and is located on the corner of McMillan and Alms Place, an ideal location in Walnut Hills, which is above the smoke and heat of the city.
Mr. Fredrick H. Alms, who formulated the idea of this hos- telry, was one of Cincinnati's most progressive citizens and he believed in the future of the city. While he sought a safe invest- ment for his money, still he did not build so much for financial gain as it was his thought he was providing an abiding place for those who had no permanent home.
How well his judgment has been carried out is shown by the constant popularity of this hostelry through all the years.
No expense was spared in furnishings, decorations and any thing which would add to the comfort of the guests, and when completed it stood the owner close to $400,000 for the building and furnishings. The place is known for its unsurpassed cuisine from coast to coast and is always the wonder of its guests and patrons. .
During his life Mr. Alms gave the business of the hotel a great deal of his personal attention. After his death his widow took this burden upon herself and has made her home in it for many years.
Mr. C. L. Cullen, who has been manager for the past three years, was formerly manager of the Burnet House for fifteen years. He knows every branch of the hotel business, in which he worked all his life, coming up through the ranks to his present place. He has a host of friends in the city and among the traveling public. Mr. Cullen is one of the kind whom to meet is to be his friend and he is always eager to give the guests the very best to be had.
THE ALLYN COMPANY, ARCHITECTS.
Harry Allyn, President.
The Allyn Company, offices in the Second National Bank Building, is one of the foremost firms of architects, not only in Cincinnati but in the United States. The Allyn Company has been a distinct leader in this line for a very long period and its business is nation-wide in character. Harry Allyn is President; Morris U. Bernheim, Vice-President; E. Palmer Bernheim, Treas- urer; J. K. Browning, Secretary.
LLOYD & BOWMAN
Upholstery and Cotton Goods.
The firm of Lloyd & Bowman, (Paris Mills). southwest cor- ner Third and Main streets, is one of the leading concerns in this section of the country dealing in upholsterers' materials and mattress supplies, and it enjoys a trade that extends from the Atlantic to the Pacific and from Canada to Mexico. The partners are Messrs H. A. Lloyd and E. H. Bowman.
C. RIELAG
Men's and Children's Headgear.
One of the very leading men's hat and cap stores in Cin- cinnati is that condneted under the name of C. Rielag at 1120 Main street. This is one of the oldest hat and cap stores in Cincinnati, having been established by Mr. C. Rielag in 1849, and conducted ever since along highly honorable business lines. John Il. Rielag, son of the fonder, is now sole owner of the business.
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THE CINCINNATI NEWS COMPANY.
THE CINCINNATI NEWS COMPANY
Few corporations indeed there are which are patronized di- rectly or indirectly by practically every adult in the community and The Cincinnati News Company is one of the favored few which can boast this distinction in connection with the Cincin- nati territory. Practically every National magazine, most books and a great deal of the stationery sold in Southern Ohio, Ken- tucky, Indiana and Tennessee reach the retailer through The Cincinnati News Company, which, since its establishment in 1871, has grown to be one of the largest business enterprises in Cincinnati.
This concern was organized by Alfred Warren, Charles N. Paver, Edward Perry, Thos. Morton, and S. W. Johnson. Its officers now are Charles N. Paver, Manager and Secretary; C. W. Paver, Cashier; S. S. Blood, Jos. A. Marsh, Francis B. Sanford, and T. Chas. Farrelly.
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THE WM. STACEY AUCTION AND STORAGE WAREHOUSE.
MAMIE BARRETT.
CAPTAIN BARRETT'S FAMOUS STERN STEAMER.
THE L. EID CONCRETE STEEL CO.
Engineering and Contracting.
The L. Eid Concrete Steel Co., 1206 Liberty street, is one of Cincinnati's very large and progressive engineering and con- tracting concerns. This business was established in 1904 by L. Eid and since that time has been favored with many of the largest contracts let in this city in its line. Among other big undertakings may be mentioned the important fact that it in- stalled the large filteration plant at the water works. Mr. Louis Eid is President and Treasurer; Henry Schick, Vice-President; Adolph Richter, Secretary.
GWYNNE BUILING.
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JOHN J. GRIES SUMMER GARDEN
The John J. Gries summer garden and restaurant, 2291 Quebec Road, South Fairmount, end of John street electric car line, is one of the most lovely places about Cincinnati at which to indulge in a day or evening of relaxation close to nature. This beautiful summer garden occupies about one acre of land and is shaded by arbor and large trees. The meals will satisfy the taste of the most dis- criminating person, everything served being grown right on the place. More- over; Mr. Gries presses all his own wines from the fine grapes of his large vineyard adjoining the garden, and people come from far and near to par- take of these celebrated wines. This place enjoys a very large patronage among the best class of people, espe- cially during the summer months.
THE BAVARIAN BREWING CO. Covington, Ky.
The Bavarian Brewing Co., established in 1881 in Covington, Ky., by William Riedlin, Sr., and Jno. Meyer, has come to be one of the really representative brewing concerns of the Middle West, and for over thirty years its product has been conceded to be fully the equal in purity and quality of any beer manu- factured in the United States. Officers are Wm. Riedlin, Presi- dent; Wm. Riedlin, Jr., Vice-President; J. H. Kruse, Secretary and Treasurer; Anton Ruh, additional Director. The brewery occupies about five acres of space.
THE PROGRESS LITHOGRAPHING CO.
The Progress Lithographing Co. (a corporation) located at 1029-35 York street, is known well throughout the entire United States as one of the high grade lithographing houses of Cincin- nati. This house, though rather young, having been established but ten years, already commands a most enviable trade, which
JOHN J. GRIES SUMMER GARDEN.
extends from coast to coast, and the business is now growing at a most rapid rate. Officers are: O. A. Kling, President and Treasurer; A. J. Freiberg, Vice-President; F. X. Gorbach, Sec- retary; J. A. Murdock, Superintendent; I. Meyerfeld.
THE WOLF BROTHERS & CO.
Makers of Shoes for Ladies.
The Wolf Brothers & Co., 412-418 West Seventh street, is known about as well anywhere along the line from San Francisco to New York as it is in Cincinnati, for the reputation of the famous "American Girl" and "Mary Stuart" shoes for ladies. made by this house, is nation wide. Sam B. Wolf is President; James J. Wolf. Vice-President and Treasurer; Robert E. Har- rison, Second Vice-President; H1. K. Roberg. Secretary; Geo. A. McPhee, Superintendent.
PARK HOTEL.
A Beautiful Country Hostelry in the Outskirts of Cincinnati.
The Park Hotel and grounds, located at 1630 North Bend Road, comprise one of the most beautiful properties in Cincinnati, In summer time this place is especially beautiful and is tremen- dously popular with automobile and other parties, who go there to partake of a fine meat and to enjoy the open country atmosphere. W. F. Biddle is the popular proprietor of the Park Ilotel.
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THE CHAS. DOERR & SONS CO.
Bakers, Ice Cream Manufacturers and Confectioners.
The Chas. Doerr & Sons Co., 1107-1109 Vine street, has for many ycars been one of Cincinnati's foremost manufacturers of ice cream, confections and bakery products, and it commands the enormous (wholesale and retail) patronage which the high character of its goods in every way entitle it. A large res- taurant also is maintained at the Vine street address, which is without doubt one of the most popular eating places in the Queen City. Walter Doerr is President; Oliver C. Oldrieve, Secretary. and Treasurer.
THE CAMPBELL'S CREEK COAL CO. Wholesale Miners and Shippers of Coal.
The Campbell's Creek Coal Co., general offices in the Mer- cantile Library Building, is the only one of the original West Virginia coal operating companies that has remained in business since the opening of those great fields. This company is sole owner and manager of the original and genuine Dana's Campbell's Creek Coal Mines, and it ships from Dana, W. Va., to Cincinnati both by rail and by its own boats and barges. S. F. Dana is President; E. O. Dana, Vice-President and Treasurer; R. P. Gill- ham, Secretary and General Manager.
S. P. NELSON & SONS. Wholesale Children's Headwear and Fancy Goods.
S. P. Nelson & Sons, 208 West Fourth street, is one of the best known concerns in the Middle West, wholesaling children's headwear and fancy goods, and enjoys a very large trade, which has increased 1,000 per cent in the past ten years throughout the west and South. This concern does principally a catalog business, but in addition maintains nine men on the road. It recently acquired the property at 202-204 West Fourth street with the intention of erecting a building of its own. This is a partnership business, established in 1869 by S. P. Nelson. Pres- ent firm members are S. P. Nelson, Thos. W. Nelson and Chas. J. Nelson.
THE EDWARD D. WOODWARD CO. Bankers and Brokers.
The Edward D. Woodward Co., bankers and brokers, located in the Mercantile Library Building, deals principally in bonds secured by taxing power and its trade to a great extent is with country banks. To facilitate the handling of its large business this banking house maintains a branch office in Philadelphia and has correspondents in New York, Chicago, St. Louis, Kansas City and European centers, where it does a large business with London and Paris houses on bond issues of American industrial corporations. Edward D. Woodward is President; Warren Doh- ner, Vice-President; W. Respess Bradford, Secretary; Chas. T. Wulff, Treasurer; F. A. Utz, Chairman Executive Committee; Sanford Brown, Counsel. .
FIBER AND ALUMINUM ARTIFICIAL LIMB CO.
W. A. Johnston & Son, Proprietors.
The fame of the Fiber and Aluminum Artificial Limb Co., is by no means confined to Cincinnati. This large concern, located at 230 West Fourth street, numbers among its customers people from all parts of the United States who have come to know the marked superiority of this firm's appliances. The Fiber and Aluminum Artificial Limb Co. specializes in the W. A. Johnston improved limbs, arms, extensions, supports, and appliances, all of which may be perfectly adjusted to injured, weak, withered or deformed limbs.
ROSS-MOYER MANUFACTURING CO.
Boot and Shoe Machinery.
The Ross-Moyer Manufacturing Co., 634-638 Sycamore, south- east corner Seventh street, is one of America's foremost manu- facturers of boot, shoe and harness machinery, and its enormous trade now extends to every part of the civilized world. This concern also deals in dies of every description, as well as sewing machine fixtures, shafting, pulleys and hangers. Branch stores are located in Chicago and in Boston. Simon Ross is Vice- President, and F. Harmon, Secretary and Treasurer.
CHAS. TOBIAS, BRO. & CO.
Manufacturers of Men's Caps, Cloth Hats, Children's Hats.
Chas. Tobias, Bro. & Co. is a Cincinnati partnership concern, which bears the distinction of being the largest manufacturer of mens' caps, cloth hats and children's caps in the United States. This business was established in 1854 and has sinee grown to tremendous proportions, it now occupying 32,000 square feet in the Pugh Building. The members of the firm are Charles Tobias, Henry M. Tobias, Morris H. Tobias and J. W. Krummel.
WARNER BROS.
Printers.
Warner Bros., located at Nos. 335-37-39 West Fifth street, is one of Cincinnati's well-known progressive printing houses-one of those which has added materially to the reputation of the Queen City as a center for high quality printing work. The business is an old one, having been established in 1884, and it does general jobbing and a great amount of railroad work. William T. Warner is the senior member of the firm and Harry K. Warner the junior member.
THE D. JACOBS SONS CO.
Wholesale Jewelers.
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The D. Jacobs Sons Co., occupying the entire second floor in the Merchants' Building, 32 West Sixth street, is credited with being one of the most successful firms of wholesale jewelers in the entire Central West. This house was established in 1872 by David Jacobs and has always been known as handling jewelry only of the very highest order. Officers are: Julius D. Jacobs, President; Arthur C. Jacobs, Viee-President; Edwin B. Jacobs, Secretary and Treasurer.
THE AMERICAN LAUNDRY CO.
One name given Cincinnati by the traveling public is "the city of good laundries." It is pretty generally conceded that the quality work turned out by the laundries of this city is of an exceedingly high standard, and one of the foremost in this envi- able class is the American Laundry, located at Culbert and Pioneer streets, with business office at 9 West Fourth street. The officers of this coneern are: Samuel Bailey, Jr., President; C. C. Chase, Vice-President; Emma J. Wood, Secretary and Treasurer; Dwight K. Bailey, Manager. .
ACME SKIRT MANUFACTURING CO.
Sudhoff, Eggers & Buchman, Proprietors.
The Acme Skirt Manufacturing Co., northwest corner Fifth and Elm streets, is one of the best known firms manufacturing ladies' and misses' skirts, dresses and coats in the Middle West. This is a partnership concern, established in 1907, and the mem. bers of the firm are A. B. Sudhoff, L. F. Eggers and Joseph Buchman, all experts in this line. Mr. Sudhoff handles the office end of the business, Mr. Eggers the sales force, and Mr. Buch. man the factory. This firm makes the famous "Acme" gar- ments. Mr. Sudhoff is a member of the Chamber of Commerce, Business Mens' Club and Rotary Club.
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THE OSKAMP, NOLTING CO.
Wholesale Jewelers.
In the Oskamp, Nolting Co. Cincinnati may justly boast of being the home of one of the very foremost wholesale jewelry houses in the entire United States. This house for many years has been one of the acknowledged leaders in its line and its ever increasing trade extends to the four corners of the continent. It deals extensively in diamonds, watches, clocks, jewelry, sil- verware, eut glassware and optical goods, all of the highest order. Charles A. Nolting is President; Louis F. Twachtman, Vice-President; Fred Schaefer, Secretary and Treasurer.
THE FISKE BROS. CO.
Monuments.
The Fiske Bros. Co., located at 4016 Spring Grove avenue, Cincinnati, O., have one of the largest and finest plants in the United States devoted to the designing and executing of high- class memorials in granite and marble.
The business was established in 1899 by Cecil E. Fiske, Harry E. Fiske, Geo. W. Fiske and James G. Fiske.
This firm has executed some of the finest and most difficult granite pieces since the time of the early Greeks and are rapidly extending their fame all over the country.
THE GRAND HOTEL.
The Grand Hotel is owned and run by the Grand Hotel Co., an Ohio corporation, whose officers are H. L. Breneman, Presi- dent; J. L. Lippincott, Vice-President and Treasurer, and Robert M. Scott, Secretary. The directors are H. L. Breneman, J. L. Lippincott, Jos, Rawson, Jos. C. Thomas and Wm. Cooper Proctor.
This hotel was built in 1874 and is located at the corner of Fourth and Central avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio, and its location is of great convenience because of its proximity to the depots and business section.
The Grand Hotel has been the scene of many famous gather- ings from all over the country, and it was here that the Cincinnati Business Men's Club was formed.
During the past year hot and cold running water has been installed in every room and a large number of private and public shower baths have been added. The furnishings have been generally overhauled and the rooms refurnished and redecorated.
The Grand is a very home-like place and contains 250 rooms, nearly half of which have private bath. It has the reputation of having the largest rotunda in the world. The hotel being built under the old style of architecture has very high ceilings. which makes the rooms light and well ventilated.
The new management have done wonders in improving the service and are giving exceptionally good value to the traveling public.
CINCINNATI CLUBS.
Among Cincinnati's many prominent clubs some of the foremost are mentioned below, together with their locations:
Automobile Club of Cincinnati, Herschede Building.
Business Men's Club, Ninth and Race streets.
Cincinnati Country Club, Grandin road, E. W. H.
Cincinnati Golf Club, Grandin road, E. W. H.
Cuvier Press Club, 34 Opera Place.
Elberon Country Club, Rapid Run road and Elder, P. H.
Hamilton County Golf Club, Reading Road.
Hyde Park Country Club, Columbian avenue, H. P.
Latonia Jockey Club, Latonia Race Track.
Losantiville Country Club, Pleasant Ridge. Phoenix Club, Havlin Hotel.
Queen City Club, Seventh and Elm.
University Club, Fourth and Broadway.
Wyoming Golf Club, Mt. Pleasant avenue, Wyoming.
New Chamber of Commerce.
A great power for the good of Cincinnati is the new Chamber of Commerce numbering considerably over 2,000 members. The Chamber of Commerce recently absorbed the Commercial Asso- ciation, which was formed in 1910 by merging the Convention Bureau and the Industrial Bureau. The Receivers' and Shippers' Association was also absorbed and a number of minor business organizations were taken under the wing of the Chamber of Commerce, which is now the head center for organized business activity of all classes and kinds. The Chamber now has eleven separate departments, with seven experts in charge of them, and a number of subsidiary organizations, including a Grain Exchange, Traffic Branch, Produce Exchange, Coal Exchange. and Expert Club. It is quartered in the Union Central Building.
Business Men's Club.
Another great force for good is the Business Men's Club. There is no better form in which may be exchanged to greater advantage the progressive ideas of the times along lines of civic improvement than within the precincts of our Business Men's Club. This organization, with its large and ever increasing in- fluential membership, is becoming more and more a leader of municipal thought and progress.
The club, through its Civic Committees, is lending its earnest efforts to secure for the city better street car service. better in- terurban railroad facilities, better streets, parks, sewer service, adequate railway terminals, a large convention and exhibition hall, high pressure water service, and many other things which will add a commercial standing and importance to the city as a desirable place in which to live. The Business Men's Club has one of the finest club houses in the United States, located at the corner of Ninth and Race streets.
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Cincinnati Men of Affairs
T HE lives of those included in this publication stand out as notable examples of the type of men who have lent their force, or capital, or both, to the upbuilding of this great city. Many of them fought throughout the Civil War and aided materially in the solution of the vexing problems which faced Cincinnati during the Reconstruc- tion Period, while others, of more recent arrival, the "Queen City" is glad to number among her own.
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