Movie: Cincinnati: More Great, Near Great, and Not So Great Moments in Cincinnati History

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Al Schottelkotte
Al Schottelkotte

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    Take another trip through yesterday's Cincinnati, and its people, places, and events, which includes highlights of Cincinnati's Bicentennial Celebration.

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    1989-01-01

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