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Cincinnati, just like the state of Ohio itself, has one of the largest German-American populations in the country. Many notable individuals in the history of the city and surrounding area have been of German and German-American descent. Brewing in Cincinnati was an industry intimately connected with the German-American population.

Early history[edit]

The first Mayor of Cincinnati, David Ziegler, was a German immigrant. Other early leaders in the area, such as Mayor Martin Baum, were also of German descent. However, the majority of German immigrants would not come to the area until the 1840s.

Golden age[edit]

See also: History of Over-the-Rhine § German neighborhood

Beginning in the 1830s, many immigrants began to settle in an area of the city which became known as Over-the-Rhine. Here the immigrants established and preserved many cultural components from their homeland. The revolutions of 1848 in the German states brought many more to the area. The Forty-Eighters would establish German-language newspapers, churches, and organizations in the area. The name of the neighborhood itself came from a reference that one, crossing the Miami-Erie Canal into the neighborhood was crossing the Rhine river with the abundance of German culture. Tensions between this new group and others would occur, notably in the Cincinnati riots of 1855.

The 9th Ohio Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment that was a part of the Union Army during the American Civil War. The members of the regiment were primarily of German descent from Cincinnati and the unit was the first almost all-German unit to enter the Union Army.

The John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge which connects Cincinnati to Covington, Kentucky was designed by John A. Roebling who would later construct the Brooklyn Bridge based off of the design.

During this period many immigrants became notable individuals in the city. Many of them were brewers such as Christian Moerlein, John Hauck, and Ludwig Hudepohl. The houses of some of these are preserved today in the Dayton Street Historic District, once known as Millionaires Row.

German-American August Herrmann would serve as president of the Cincinnati Reds from 1902 to 1927.[1]

World War I & Prohibition[edit]

Today[edit]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ [1] "German Cincinnati by Don Heinrich Tolzmann: German American assistants Rudolph Hynicka and August Hermann"

External links[edit]

Cincinnati Category:German communities in the United States


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Men of METRO
Founded1946; 78 years ago (1946)
University of Cincinnati
TypeHonorary
ScopeLocal
ObjectSpirit & Leadership
ColorsBlue   & White  

Men of METRO is a men's service honorary at the University of Cincinnati. Founded in 1946, it is a service organization dedicated to recognizing undergraduate men who demonstrate spirit and leadership. Originally, the organization adopted their unique uniform to distinguish themselves so that students can easily mark their attendance with the men at various university events.

History[edit]

METRO was founded in 1946, as a service organization dedicated to recognizing undergraduate men who demonstrate spirit and leadership. The group would assist in orientation and other events on campus and originally raise money to host a Christmas party for underprivileged children in Cincinnati. METRO also sponsored a Dad's Day for the football team and an all campus basketball convocation.[1][2]

The organization adopted their unique uniform of a skimmer hat and cane to distinguish themselves so that students can easily mark their attendance with the men at various university events. This is continued today as the METRO Spirit Cup, in which the group awards a trophy to the student organization who best attends prominent campus events.[3][4]

In 1979, METRO helped to found CWEST (Cincinnati Women in Excellence and Spirit Together), a women's honorary in the same vein as METRO.[5]

Talent Show[edit]

The organization also has sponsored an annual Talent Show for the benefit of various charities in Cincinnati since the 1950s. Since the founding of CWEST, both groups collaborate on the annual Talent Show.[6][7][8]

Notable members[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "METRO". libraries.uc.edu. The Cincinnatian. 1957. p. 104. Retrieved 26 May 2020.
  2. ^ "Metro Plans Benefit For Needy Children" (PDF). digital.libraries.uc.edu. University of Cincinnati News Record. 2 Nov 1960. p. 2. Retrieved 26 May 2020.
  3. ^ "METRO" (PDF). digital.libraries.uc.edu. University of Cincinnati News Record. 9 Sep 1960. p. 15. Retrieved 26 May 2020.
  4. ^ Stichtenoth, Keith (Nov 2007). "UC spirit runs high in Student Alumni Council". magazine.uc.edu. UC Magazine. Retrieved 19 Sep 2020. It currently holds the Metro Spirit Cup, awarded annually by UC's Men of Metro to the student organization demonstrating the greatest spirit and attendance at various campus and athletic events.
  5. ^ "CWEST Alumni Network". alumni.uc.edu. University of Cincinnati Alumni Association. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
  6. ^ "In Brief: Talent showcased during annual Men of Metro show". newsrecord.org. University of Cincinnati News Record. 8 May 2005. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
  7. ^ Clarridge, Allison (7 Mar 2010). "Cincinnati's got talent". newsrecord.org. University of Cincinnati News Record. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
  8. ^ Bobo, Myki (19 Aug 2004). "Talent show raises money for youth shelter". newsrecord.org. University of Cincinnati News Record. Retrieved 19 Sep 2020.
  9. ^ Mueller, I. Lynn (Oct 2000). "Letters to the Editor". magazine.uc.edu. University of Cincinnati Magazine. Retrieved 26 May 2020. As undergraduates, others and I successfully integrated for the first time both Metro (with Brig Owens, our outstanding All-American quarterback and future outstanding defensive back with the Redskins)
  10. ^ "Metro Taps Spring Class; Elects Four New Officers" (PDF). digital.libraries.uc.edu. University of Cincinnati News Record. 12 May 1966. Retrieved 10 Jun 2020. Metro also held it's elections recently and the following men were elected to office: John Hagner was elected president; Joe DiGenova; vice-president
  11. ^ Rieselman, Deb (Jan 1995). "UC alumnus Peter Woo a world leader". magazine.uc.edu. University of Cincinnati Magazine. Retrieved 26 May 2020. As if that were not enough, he was also a resident adviser and a member of Omicron Delta Kappa, Cincinnatus, Men of Metro, Internat, the A&S Tribunal and the Men's Advisory.

Category:Collegiate secret societies Category:Honor societies Category:Student societies in the United States Category:University of Cincinnati Category:Student organizations established in 1946 Category:1946 establishments in Ohio

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