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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.

Tuesday Trivia: The cost of education

Do you know what it cost to attend Cincinnati State (then called Cincinnati Technical Institute) when the college first started in 1969? Tuition (per in-school term):   $100 for Cincinnati city resident. $125 for non-Cincinnati city resident Materials and Books (approximately): … Continue reading

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Tuesday Trivia: Sculptures on campus

Ever wonder about the sculptures on campus?  Who built them?  When were they installed?  Do they have a name?  Here’s some information to satisfy your curiosity. The largest sculpture on campus sits on the hill below the Health Professions Building.  … Continue reading

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Tuesday Trivia : What’s the name of that place again?

Over the years, the building at 3520 Central Parkway has had many names.  Can you guess how many?  Bonus points if you can name them all. The College now known as Cincinnati State Technical & Community College changed names quite … Continue reading

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Happy Spring!

U2S6B1F411 Originally uploaded by Cincinnati State Archives We’re looking forward to those spring flowers! (They can’t come soon enough for some of us.)

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Mystery Wednesday

U2S4B8F18N003 Originally uploaded by Cincinnati State Archives Two for One Mystery Wednesday! Who is this man and what is he doing?

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Fashion Monday

U2S4B8F8N007 Originally uploaded by Cincinnati State Archives She seems very happy to be trying on her new Spring (hard) hat, no doubt to coordinate with one of our many construction projects. Have a great week, & think Spring!

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Facial Hair Friday

U2S4B9F8N020 – c. 1985 Originally uploaded by Cincinnati State Archives We’re wondering what this man is building, but we’re sure it’s better because he has such a great mustache!

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Mystery Wednesday

U2S4B9F7N014 – c. 1985 Originally uploaded by Cincinnati State Archives Who is this very professional-looking person, and what is she doing? (Clue: she was doing it around 1985.)

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Facial Hair Friday

U2S4B9F11N019 – c. 1985 Originally uploaded by Cincinnati State Archives This gentleman is sure enjoying our 1985 catalog! Or is he happy simply because he has such a wonderful beard? Have a happy weekend!

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Mystery Wednesday

U2S4B9F14N007 – c. 1985 Originally uploaded by Cincinnati State Archives That thing this gentleman is using is a rotary telephone. And now that we’ve solved that mystery, perhaps you can solve the other one and tell us who he is!

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