History Walks Newest Tour: Notable Namesakes
What's in a name? Do you know how your street was named or how the Grandview Heights Schools' athletic field at Bobcat Stadium became Anderson Field? That's what you'll discover with the newest History Walks tour, Notable Namesakes. Learn how local residents have been commemorated with namesake buildings or streets in our communities. These stories offer a peek into the history of the communities and residents of Grandview Heights and Marble Cliff.
History Walks is an app-based walking tour in Grandview Heights and Marble Cliff. The tour is FREE; download the app at grandviewhistorywalks.org or from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
History Walks is a collaborative effort between the Society and the Grandview Heights Public Library (GHPL).
The rich history of the Grandview Heights and Marble Cliff area includes inspiring structures, notable residents, ecological landmarks, and numerous local stories. Providing historical information to residents, visitors, and the general public helps ensure this amazing past is preserved for future generations.
History Walks is a collection of 13 walking tours, each with approximately 6 - 9 stops for which the associated history is described. Each tour is approximately two miles long and will take around 1.5 hours to complete on foot. We encourage walking, running, or biking the tour routes to get the most benefit from this experience.
Stops on these tours are private residences. Please respect the owners’ privacy and observe residences from public access points only.
To date, tours include:
Additional themed tours will be added to the app in the future.
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