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History / Genealogy

Libraries

Boone County Public Library

GCLC Memory Project
The Greater Cincinnati Library Consortium has compiled a database of pre-1940 photographs, postcards, and slides depicting local landmarks, events, and people. This collection of over 5,000 images is growing and is searchable on the Web.

Kenton County Public Library
Recognized as the major center of Northern Kentucky historical and genealogical sources. You can access these materials by visiting the Main library in downtown Covington.

Northern Kentucky Views
Browse this collection of images and texts on the history of Northern Kentucky.

The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County
One of the best genealogy research collections in the country. You can access these materials by visiting the History and Genealogy Department at the Main Library in downtown Cincinnati. The librarians in this department also teach free classes on researching your genealogy.

Historical and Genealogical Societies

Boone County Historical Society
P.O. Box 23
Florence, KY 41022

The Campbell County Historical and Genealogical Society
A center for historical information specifically about Campbell County, Kentucky. The Society has published 25 books on local history and they are available for purchase. The office in the Alexandria Courthouse contains: a library with microfilm and microfische, books, and magazines, an 1883 atlas of Campbell, Boone, and Kenton Counties, veteran's information, and a museum room with artifacts. The Society is run by volunteers.

Cincinnati Historical Society Library
Located in the Cincinnati Museum Center, this library is a collection of historical information about Cincinnati and the region.

East Row Historic Foundation
This foundation is responsible for the preservation of homes and other buildings in the East Row Historic District of Newport. It sponsors tours of the homes and also educates people about preservation and restoration of older buildings.

Kenton County Historical Society

Newport Historic Preservation Office
This office answers questions about restoring buildings and neighborhoods in Newport.

Government Agencies

Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives

Kentucky Historical Society

Kentucky Heritage Council

Preservation Kentucky

Community Histories

Alexandria

Bellevue

Cold Spring

Dayton

Ft. Thomas

Highland Heights

Newport

Wilder

 

 
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Teens who complete the Summer Reading program by reading 30 hours can attend an overnight lock-in & party, plus enter drawings for mini laptop, flip camera and more! Starts 8 p.m. Saturday, July 31, at Newport Branch.

 

 
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