Avondale in Cincinnati in Hamilton County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Sol A. Stephan
1937
Erected by Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1875.
Location. 39° 8.646′ N, 84° 30.541′ W. Marker is in Cincinnati, Ohio, in Hamilton County. It is in Avondale. Marker can be reached from Vine Street north of Erkenbrecher Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3442 Vine St, Cincinnati OH 45220, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Reptile House (a few steps from this marker); Breeding Steller's Sea Eagles at the Zoo (within shouting distance of this marker); Returning Andean Condors to the Wild (within shouting distance of this marker); Saving Our National Symbol (within shouting distance of this marker); Koi (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Passenger Pigeon and Carolina Paraquet Memorial (about 500 feet away); Mexican Wolf (about 600 feet away); Healthy Oceans = Healthy Penguins & People (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cincinnati.
Also see . . . The Man Who Made The Zoo. 1932 article from the
this page online
Additional commentary.
1. About Sol A. Stephen
Stephen is attributed as the substantial founder of the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden.
— Submitted July 2, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 189 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 2, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
