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1871 |
The Tyler Davidson Fountain in downtown Cincinnati was completed. This admirable public amenity, which replaced a butchers market, was a gift to the people of Cincinnati from Henry Probasco in memory of his brother-in-law for whom the fountain is named.
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1872 |
Edmonia Lewis (1843-1911) an African American sculptor living in Italy, returned to an exhibition of her work at the San Francisco Art Association. |
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1875 |
Hebrew Union College, a Jewish university, was opened in Cincinnati.
Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden was opened to the public. |
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1876 |
First public display of a telephone at the Philadelphia Fairgrounds
Rutherford B. Hayes of Freemont, Sandusky County, was elected 19th President of the United States. His home is now an Ohio Historical Museum. |
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1878 |
Cincinnati Music Hall, created by Cincinnati trained native architect Samuel Hannaford, was opened. Music Hall is considered a masterpiece of High Victorian Gothic revival architecture. |
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1880 |
Anglo-Boer Wars: Boers and British fought over how South Africa should be governed.
Rookwood Pottery, the world renown ceramic factory, opens in Cincinnati.
James A. Garfield of Hiram, Geauga County, Ohio is elected 20th President of the United States.
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1880-1914 |
In 1880 most of Africa is still ruled by African peoples. The European nations decided they wanted more possessions overseas. By 1914 the British, Germans, French, Belgians and Portuguese have come to control almost all of Africa. |
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1882 |
United States bans Chinese immigrants for ten years.
Refrigerated cargo ships make it possible for meat to be carried around the world. |
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1883 |
Marxist Party is formed in Russia.
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1886 |
Spain abolishes slavery in Cuba.
American, D.J. Pemberton, first sells his new drink, Coca-Cola.
Cincinnati Art Museum opens.
Trade union leaders established the American Federation of Labor at a meeting in Columbus.
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1887 |
Black Nationalist Marcus Garvey who promoted the departure of African-Americans back to Africa, was born.
Georgia O'Keeffe, American painter, was born in Wisconsin.
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1888 |
John Reid converted his lawn to six hole for golf in Yonkers N.Y., the first golf course in the US.
The Kodak Company begins selling small box cameras to the general public.
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1889 |
Eiffel Tower is completed for the Paris Exhibition. At 984 feet it remained the world's tallest building for 40 years.
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1890 |
Vincent Van Gogh, the famous Dutch painter, remembered for his expressive brush strokes, dies penniless.
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