Gary and Karen Thompson in their renovated Fort Thomas home. Photo by JDB Photography. In 1834 someone purchased a piano from John Britting, a piano manufacturer on North Canal street in Cincinnati. Fast forward 145 years, to 1979. Gary and Karen Thompson bid on—and won—the piano at an auction at Tower Park Mess Hall. Only […]
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Ft. Thomas Matters (Demolishing Historic Home, Enquirer vs. FTPD, FortThomas Florist Yard of the Month
VAN DAMME IT’S FRIDAY! – Got a lead from some concerned citizens regarding a house that had been razed at 407 N. Fort Thomas Ave recently (above). It’s across from the Highlands United Methodist Church Parrish house. There was a meeting in the City Council Chambers this past Tuesday to discuss the new proposed construction. […]
Damme Van, It’s Monday?
– The good news? The Cinco de Mayo Bash at Anita’s Mexican Grill hosted by Fort Thomas Matters was an unabashed success. The place was absolutely full. There was a wait to get in almost all night. The drinks were flowing, the food was amazing and The Carter New Band sponsored by Tristate Fireworks were […]

