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About Cincinnati State Archives

This is the official blog of the archives of Cincinnati State Technical & Community College. The blog will highlight important photos, documents, exhibits, and other items which chronicle the history of Cincinnati State.

NEW EXHIBIT: Spotlight on Faculty Excellence

The College Archives invites you to view our latest exhibit: Spotlight on Faculty Excellence at https://cinstatearchives.com/spotlight-on-faculty-excellence/. Learn about the history of the House / Bruckmann Faculty Excellence Award and meet some of the excellent faculty who have worked at the … Continue reading

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50th Anniversary Quilt Online Exhibit

After a long wait, the 50th Anniversary Quilt has been presented to the College. The quilt was created in 2019-2020 in honor of the College’s 50th Anniversary. For a detailed view and description of each block, please check out our … Continue reading

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NEW Exhibit: 50 years of Cincinnati State in the News (1969-2019)

50 years ago, on September 19, 1969, Cincinnati State was officially founded. To help celebrate this anniversary, the College Archives invites you to view our latest exhibit: Celebrating 50 years of Cincinnati State in the News, 1969-2019. This exhibit features … Continue reading

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NEW Exhibit : Culinary Program History at Cincinnati State

The Archives latest exhibit focuses on one of the most visible programs at the College, Culinary Arts. Culinary classes began as part of the Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Management program in 1970.  This exhibit explores the history of the program through text, photos, … Continue reading

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NEW Exhibit: Aviation History at Cincinnati State

The Archives latest exhibit focuses on one of the oldest programs at the College, Aviation Technology. Starting in 1970, the program has a very interesting history which we are excited to share through text, photos, and articles. Check the exhibit … Continue reading

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NEW Exhibit: Presidents of Cincinnati State (1969-Present)

              2016 has arrived and we have a new President–at Cincinnati State! In honor of the upcoming inauguration of our 6th President, Dr. Monica J. Posey on October 21, 2016, the College Archives has … Continue reading

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NEW Exhibit : In Focus: the Business Technologies Division

Wanna learn more about the history of the Business Technologies Division at Cincinnati State? Check out our latest exhibit which highlights the Business division and includes some very exciting degree programs such as Culinary Arts, Accounting, Landscape Horticulture, and Automotive … Continue reading

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Tuesday Trivia: What did students do with ice on Fountain Square on Christmas Eve 1976?

When most of us think of ice and Fountain Square, we probably think of the ice skating rink.  However, on Christmas Eve 1976, students at Cincinnati State (then called Cincinnati Technical College) used ice in a completely different way to … Continue reading

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Tuesday Trivia: Why did Cincinnati State students build a concrete canoe?

Back in 1979, students in the Civil Engineering Technology program decided to undertake a big challenge.  Using advanced state-of-the-art concrete technology, they decided to see if they could build a canoe out of concrete that would float.  According to a … Continue reading

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Tuesday Trivia: Why were all the clocks stopped at Cincinnati State in the mid-1970s?

Do you ever watch the clock during class wishing for the time to go by quickly?  Well, back in the mid-1970s, watching the clock during class at Cincinnati State (then called Cincinnati Technical College – CTC) was not possible.  All … Continue reading

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