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Historic DeWitt Log House – Oxford – Ohio

Historic DeWitt Log House - Oxford - Ohio

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The historic Dewitt Long Home, is the oldest remaining dwelling in Oxford, Township, Ohio. It was constructed by Zachariah Price DeWitt in 1805. Originally from New Jersey, Zachariah settled first in Kentucky near Bardstown, and ultimately made his way, along with his wife (Elizabeth Teets), and seven children to newly available land in what would become Ohio. Zachariah established a sawmill, and built this among a number of other buildings in the area.

Esquire Theatre – Clifton Gaslight District – Cincinnati – Ohio

Esquire Theatre - Clifton Gaslight District - Cincinnati - Ohio

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The Esquire Theatre originally opened in 1911 as a silent film and live events on stage. Today it is a venue for independent, foreign, retro, low-budget and commercial films

The Clifton Gaslight Historic District is famous for its working gas street lamps, the oldest of which dates back to 1843. A unique Cincinnati neighborhood, Clifton borders the University of Cincinnati, Mt Storm Park, Burnet Woods, and the Rawson Nature Preserve.

Temple of Love Gazebo-Pavilion – Mt Storm Park – Cincinnati

Temple of Love Gazebo-Pavilion - Mt Storm Park - Cincinnati

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The Temple of Love, located in Mt Storm Park, is all that remains of 19th-century estate of Robert Bowler. It was designed in 1850 by Adolph Strauch, former supervisor of the Imperial Gardens in Vienna and designer of Spring Grove cemetery. Bowler once entertained the Prince of Wales, Charles Dickens and other 19th-century celebrities at his homestead.