Ohio River Collection

Marietta on the Ohio River, 1870s
Steamboats on the Ohio River at Marietta, Ohio, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

USA-Ohio-Cincinnati: City Skyline along the Ohio River / Late Afternoon
USA, Ohio, Cincinnati: City Skyline along the Ohio River / Late Afternoon

Ohio River at Cincinnati, Ohio, 1860s
Riverboats loading at the Ohio River levee in Cincinnati, Ohio, 1860s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

CINCINNATI, OHIO, c1856. View of Cincinnati as seen from the south bank of the Ohio River. Lithograph, c1856

WINE: VINEYARD, 1866. Longworth Vineyard along the Ohio River. Engraving, American, 1866

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

USA, Midwest, Alexander County, Illinois, Cairo

Louisville, Kentucky, USA skyline on the river at dusk

Louisville, Kentucky, USA downtown skyline at the river at dusk

Louisville, Kentucky, USA skyline on the river

Louisville, Kentucky, USA downtown skyline on the Ohio River at dusk

Moonlight Scene on the Ohio River, North America (engraving)
1613012 Moonlight Scene on the Ohio River, North America (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Moonlight Scene on the Ohio River, North America)

Railway Bridges at Louisville, Kentucky, 1872 (colour litho)
PNP246681 Railway Bridges at Louisville, Kentucky, 1872 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

The City of Cincinnati, Ohio, from Picturesque America Volume II
AQS256841 The City of Cincinnati, Ohio, from Picturesque America Volume II, printed New York 1872 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester

On the Ohio River, ca. 1840. Creator: Unknown
On the Ohio River, ca. 1840

The Ohio River near Wheeling, West Virginia, 1859-60. Creator: Lefevre James Cranstone
The Ohio River near Wheeling, West Virginia, 1859-60

South Pittsburgh and Alleghany City, 1874. Creator: W. H. Morse
South Pittsburgh and Alleghany City, 1874. Views of river traffic on the Ohio at Pittsburgh and Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA. Coal barges bring fuel for the many steel foundries and factories

City of Louisville, 1874. Creator: Edward Paxman Brandard
City of Louisville, 1874. Steam locomotives on the Fourteenth Street Bridge and paddles steamers on the Ohio River at Louisville, Kentucky, USA

City of Cincinnati, 1874. Creator: William Wellstood
City of Cincinnati, 1874. View of the Ohio River at Cincinatti, Ohio, USA. In the distance chimneys belch out smoke. From " Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In

Louisville, from the Blind Asylum, 1874. Creator: Nathaniel Orr
Louisville, from the Blind Asylum, 1874. The city of Louisville on the Ohio River, Kentucky, USA. Louisville...is a large, bright city, the pride of Kentucky

Scenes on the Ohio, Above and Below Cincinnati, 1874. Creator: John Filmer
Scenes on the Ohio, Above and Below Cincinnati, 1874. Vineyards below Cincinatti; Parkersburg; Patriot, on the Ohio River, Indiana and Ohio, USA. At bottom right is the General Buell paddle steamer

USA, Kentucky, Louisville, Sunrise by Ohio River
sunrise, louisville, ohio river, bridge, silhouette, reflection, tranq, Henryk Sadura Travel Photography, 129313620

Reservoir, Eden Park, Cincinnati, Ohio, c1897. Creator: Unknown
Reservoir, Eden Park, Cincinnati, Ohio, c1897. Purchased by the city in 1869 from Nicholas Longworth, the reservoir was built between 1866 and 1878

Fort Pitt Bridge, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Fort Pitt Bridge, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

River Front, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, c1900. Creator: Unknown
River Front, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, c1900. Steamers on the Ohio River. The introduction of steamboats in 1811 opened up the citys trade to faster shipping and commercial ties with St Louis

Reservoir, Eden Park, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Reservoir, Eden Park, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, c1900. Pumping station on the 436 million litre reservoir built 1866-1878. Water was pumped from the Ohio River into the reservoir

Municipal Bridge Connecting Louisville, Ky, and Jeffersonville, Ind. 1942. Artist
Municipal Bridge Connecting Louisville, Ky, and Jeffersonville, Ind. 1942. From Souvenir of Louisville Ky.. [Curt Teich & Co. Inc. Chicago, 1942]

Moonlight on the Ohio River, Louisville, Ky. 1942. Artist: Caufield & Shook
Moonlight on the Ohio River, Louisville, Ky. 1942. From Souvenir of Louisville Ky.. [Curt Teich & Co. Inc. Chicago, 1942]

Pittsburgh, in Pennsylvania, 19th century. From The Colonial Portfolio. [The Werner Company, London]

The River Front at Cincinnati, 19th century. From The Colonial Portfolio. [The Werner Company, London]

Union volunteers crossing the Ohio River, Cincinnati, Ohio, American Civil War, c1862
Volunteers for the Union army crossing the Ohio River, Cincinnati, Ohio, American Civil War, c1862. Troops crossing from Cincinnati to Covington, Kentucky

Traders on the Ohio River attacked by Native Americans, 18th century (c1880). A print from Cassells History of the United States, by Edmund Ollier, Volume II, Cassell Petter and Galpin, London, c1880

Old map of the Ohio River between Indiana and Kentucky - Scanned 1887 map

NORTHWEST TERRITORY, 1787. Map of the Northwest Territory as it appeared after the promulgation of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787

Ohio River at New Albany, Indiana, 1870s
New Albany, Indiana, viewed from the Ohio River, about 1870. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Travel by railroad and canal, 1837
Advertisement for rail and canal travel from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh and Louisville, 1837. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Young Abe Lincoln working on an Ohio River keelboat. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Ohio River bringing settlers to the Old Northwest
Pioneers on the Ohio River settling the old Northwest Territory, late 1700s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Settlers on the Ohio River
Flatboat of settlers descending the Ohio River, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Pittsburgh from the Ohio River, 1880s
Steel mills darken the sky over Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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George Rogers Clark leading American army to take Kaskaskia, Illinois, from the British during the Revolutionary War. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century Howard Pyle illustration

View on the Ohio River, North America, 19th century. From Cassells Illustrated History of England, published c. 1890
View on the Ohio River, North America, 19th century. From Cassells Illustrated History of England, published c.1890

STEEL MILL, 1938. Steel Company, along the Ohio River, in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania. Photograph by Arthur Rothstein, July 1938

ILLINOIS: TOWBOAT. The Sally Archer, a towboat of the Archer Daniels Midland Company, pushing a barge at the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers at Cairo, Illinois, at sunrise

Cincinnati, Ohio, 1810
Ohio River flatboat passing Cincinnati in 1810. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Cincinnati, viewed from the Kentucky side of the Ohio River, 1850s
Cincinnati, Ohio, from Newport Barracks, Kentucky, on south bank of the Ohio River, 1850s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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"Journey along the Ohio River: A Tapestry of History and Beauty" The Ohio River, a majestic waterway that weaves through multiple states in the USA, holds within its currents a rich tapestry of history and natural beauty. From city skylines to charming towns, from vineyards to towboats, this river offers glimpses into different eras and diverse landscapes. In Cincinnati, Ohio, the city skyline stands tall against the backdrop of the Ohio River. As dusk settles in, the late afternoon light paints a mesmerizing picture that captures both tranquility and urban energy, and is a sight that never fails to captivate locals and visitors alike. Traveling back in time to the 1870s takes us to Marietta on the Ohio River. Here, we witness an era when steamboats ruled these waters. The bustling scene showcases not only commerce but also highlights how integral rivers were for transportation during those times. Another historical gem lies in Cincinnati during the 1860s. An engraving depicts life along the riverfront with boats docked at its shores while people go about their daily activities. This snapshot gives us a glimpse into what life was like during this pivotal period in American history. Venturing further downriver brings us to Longworth Vineyard along the Ohio River in 1866. The image portrays rows upon rows of grapevines thriving under sunny skies - a testament to man's ingenuity blending harmoniously with nature's bounty. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania emerges as another prominent location where this mighty river flows through. Its industrial prowess is showcased by towering structures rising above its banks – evidence of Pittsburgh's role as an economic powerhouse fueled by trade facilitated by this very river. Moving southward towards Cairo, Illinois reveals yet another facet of life on these waterscapes - towboats pushing barges at sunrise amidst stunning natural surroundings.