Paths to the Queen City
The project aims to uncover and document historical APIA stories and experiences, and map the community's migration to Cincinnati between 1870 and 1940. This work will add visibility to the historical contributions of the APIA community, enriching the local historical narrative and fostering a sense of diversity within the community.
Goal 1: To integrate the APIA experiences and stories into Cincinnati's historical landscape. Accessing historical archives, such as business documents, Cincinnati Railroad Company ledgers, Music Hall records, and Newspaper clippings, can add depth to our research. Integrating these experiences into the larger historical narrative will recognize and acknowledge the historical and cultural contributions of a community that is missing from the city's collective memory.
Goal 2: Is about recovering a space that history has erased. By identifying historical places where the APIA community lived, labored, and gathered, we begin to piece together a more inclusive and accurate historical narrative, one that honors presence, not just absence.
Goal 3: Identifying and mapping historic APIA spaces, including early businesses, community spaces, and entertainment venues. By locating and mapping early businesses, gathering spots, and venues of cultural expression, we not only document physical spaces but also reclaim the stories they hold. These spaces are more than just addresses; they are markers of resilience, creativity, and belonging.