Sunset in the Big City

As the weather starts to warm up, I am a little more inclined to snap a few pictures outside.  Here is the sun setting over the Ohio River.  It was my intention to keep this blog positive and highlight the nicer (or maybe just unique and interesting) aspects of the Northern KY/Cincinnati area.  Well, many people in this region probably think the sun setting over the Ohio River is nice.  Some may even say it is beautiful.  Unfortunately, for those of us lucky enough to grow up on Florida’s west coast beaches, this sunset failed to mesmerize me.  Still, I guess it was nice.

Here is a unique and interesting aspect of Northern KY...  painted flood walls.  Well, not too unique.  Apparently, 7000 feet of flood wall, spanning both sides of the Ohio River over four states, has inspired artists. From what I have read, Covington’s murals cover 1000 feet and consist of 36 paintings depicting regional historic events. Artist Robert Dafford painted them, with the assistance of Jason Brake and others, between 2002 and 2008.  To view each panel individually, along with a description of the event painted, visit the artist’s website: Dafford Murals

 

Another unique and interesting aspect of this area is the Roebling Suspension Bridge.  This bridge was opened to pedestrian traffic and horse drawn buggies in 1867.  It spanned 1057 feet, making it the longest suspension bridge in the world.  In 1895, the bridge was reinforced to accommodate electric streetcars.  Over the years, it has gone through many reconstructions and is still in high use today.  A full history of the bridge can be found at: Roebling Bridge