West End, Cincinnati facts for kids
The West End is a neighborhood in Cincinnati, Ohio. It is located northwest of downtown. The area is east of Queensgate and west of Over-the-Rhine. In 2010, about 6,627 people lived there.
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A Changing Neighborhood
The West End has changed a lot over time. In the 1950s, many old buildings were removed. This was part of big city projects. One project built Interstate 75, a major highway.
City West: A New Start
The West End is home to City West. This is the biggest housing project in Cincinnati since World War II. It changed the area from a low-income neighborhood to one with mixed incomes. In 1999, many old buildings were taken down. New townhomes with plenty of parking were built. By 2007, crime rates in the area had gone down by 30% compared to 1999.
CityLink Center
In 2005, there were plans to open a new center called CityLink. It would be a place where people could get many social services in one spot. Some people worried it would cause more problems in the West End. They thought it might increase poverty or lower property values. Others believed its central location was perfect for helping people. A lawsuit tried to stop the project but failed.
CityLink Center opened in 2013. It has helped over 3,000 people in Cincinnati. More than 250 people from the West End neighborhood have used its services. The center helps people improve their lives. Many different agencies work together there. Since CityLink opened, crime has not increased. In fact, new development has continued, and property values have gone up.
Places to Visit
The West End has several important places. You can find a branch of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County here. It's a great place to read and learn.
TQL Stadium is also in the neighborhood. This is the home stadium for FC Cincinnati. They are a professional soccer team in Major League Soccer.
Historic Buildings and Areas
The West End has many buildings with interesting history.
- Laurel Homes
- Union Terminal, located at 1301 Western Avenue.
- Dayton Street Historic District
- Washburn School, now called Cincinnati College Preparatory Academy West, at 1425 Linn Street.
- The former Lafayette-Bloom School, at 1941 Baymiller Street.
- The Regal Theatre, found at Clark and Linn Street.
- The State Theatre, at 1504 Central Avenue.
- Cincinnati City Hall, at 801 Plum Street.
- St. Peter in Chains Cathedral, at 325 West 8th Street.
- St. Joseph’s Catholic School, at 745 Ezzard Charles Drive.
Images for kids
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Former Lafayette Bloom School in 2017
