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      • Three Buildings in One
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      • The Rose Window
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      • Allegory of the Arts
      • Art-Carved Organ Panels
      • The Chandelier
      • Corbett Tower
      • Music Hall Ballroom
      • Is Music Hall Haunted?
        • Bones Discovered Under Music Hall
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Reuben R. Springer
16 Nov 2020

Honoring Reuben Springer on the Anniversary of His Birth

“In Mr. Springer the citizens of Cincinnati recognize one to whom they are indebted, not so much for the money … Read More

Cincinnati, Cincinnati history, Cincinnati Music Hall, history of Cincinnati, Music Hall, philanthropist, philanthropy, Reuben Springer
Three of the finials to be restored on the Elm Street facade of Cincinnati Music Hall
9 Nov 2020

Historic Sandstone Ornamentation Restoration

By Diana Tisue and Rick Pender The Friends of Music Hall is excited to announce funding for the restoration of … Read More

architectural, architectural design, architectural detailing, Cincinnati, Cincinnati history, Cincinnati Music Hall, EverGreene, finials, gables, gothic, High Victorian Gothic, historic elements, history, history of Cincinnati, Music Hall, National Historic Landmark, ornamentation, restoration, Samuel Hannaford, Sandstone, Victorian
Friends of Music Hall Outdoor Building Tour of Cincinnati Music Hall
9 Sep 2020

Outdoor Building Tours of Cincinnati Music Hall

While anyone can view the structure, only tour attendees will really see the details, understand the significance, and hear the … Read More

19th century architecture, architecture, Cincinnati, Cincinnati history, Cincinnati Music Hall, Cincinnati Music Hall Tours, historic architecture, OTR, OTR History, Outdoor Building Tours, Over-the-Rhine history, symbolism, symbols
painting of circus act
27 Feb 2020

When the Circus Came to Music Hall

What did people do for fun 100 years ago? Around that time, society was changing. The average worker had more … Read More

Cincinnati, Cincinnati Music Hall, Music Hall, Shrine Circus, side shows, society circus Friends of Music Hall, Syrian Temple
Music Hall Ballroom decorated for the 2018 Wake the Dead Bash
7 Nov 2018

A Boo-tiful Bash

The inaugural Wake the Dead Bash was a Spooky Success! With the help of some incredible partners SPMH (now Friends … Read More

Brock Leah Spears, Cincinnati, Framester, Halloween party, haunted, Mighty Wurlitzer, Molly Wellman, Music Hall, Research & Paranormal Studies, SPMH, Trent Sims, Wurlitzer, Wurlitzer Organ, Young Professional Choral Group
Music Hall Marks cover Rose Window
19 Jan 2018

SPMH: Telling Music Hall’s Stories

There are lots of stories in and about Cincinnati Music Hall. You can discover these stories on an SPMH Tour. … Read More

Cincinnati, members, Music Hall, Music Hall Marks, restoration, SPMH, stories
Music Hall Ribbon Cutting
6 Oct 2017

It’s official! Music Hall is now open.

Representatives from all the organizations involved in the revitalization gathered this morning on the steps of Cincinnati Music Hall to … Read More

Cincinnati, historic preservation, history, Music Hall, OTR, Over-the-Rhine, renovation, reopening, SPMH
Outdoor Tour of Music Hall
28 Sep 2017

SPMH Outdoor Tour of Music Hall

“Fascinating!” “Fabulous tour guides” “A must see for all who live here!” These are just a few of the many … Read More

Cincinnati, Music Hall, SPMH, SPMH Tours, tours
Scaffolding fills Springer Auditorium
2 Sep 2017

Renovations Taking Place After Music Hall Re-opens

Cincinnati Music Hall has just been renovated. What’s left to do? You may be surprised! The next project involves additional … Read More

architecture, Cincinnati, Cincinnati Music Hall, historic preservation, preservation, restoration
Happy Holidays with the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ
7 Aug 2017

Happy Holidays with the Mighty Wurlitzer

Your favorite holiday tradition returns! On Thursday, December 7, 2017, in Music Hall’s renovated Ballroom, SPMH presents ”Happy Holidays with … Read More

Cincinnati, entertainment, events, holiday, holiday music, music, Wurlitzer

Recent Posts

  • Reuben R. Springer Honoring Reuben Springer on the Anniversary of His Birth November 16, 2020
  • Three of the finials to be restored on the Elm Street facade of Cincinnati Music Hall Historic Sandstone Ornamentation Restoration November 9, 2020
  • Full Moon over Music Hall following a Ghost Tour, January 2018 Spirited by Spirits: Is Music Hall Haunted? October 29, 2020
  • Friends of Music Hall Outdoor Building Tour of Cincinnati Music Hall Outdoor Building Tours of Cincinnati Music Hall September 9, 2020

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