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54-697: In 1996, Hamilton County voters passed a ½% sales tax increase to fund the construction of new venues for both the Reds and the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL). According to the lease agreement, the Reds owed $ 2.5 million in rent annually for years 1–9 to Hamilton County, and owe $ 1 annually for years 10-35 of the contract. The Reds and the Bengals had previously shared occupancy of Riverfront Stadium , but by

108-572: A general overhaul of the videoboards in Great American Ball Park. The sponsorship banners on the right side were replaced with additional video space. All of the videoboards throughout the facility are capable of showing high dynamic range (HDR) content, thus making it the first MLB facility with a fully integrated HDR video system. If a Reds player hits the "Hit Me" sign located between the Power Stacks located in right field,

162-411: A household in the county was $ 40,964, and the median income for a family was $ 53,449. Males had a median income of $ 39,842 versus $ 28,550 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 24,053. About 8.80% of families and 11.80% of the population were below the poverty line , including 16.20% of those under age 18 and 8.70% of those age 65 or over. The county's highest population was recorded in

216-438: A male householder with no spouse present, and 32.5% had a female householder with no spouse present. 34.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.0% were someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26, and the average family size was 2.96. 22.6% of the county's population were under the age of 18, 60.5% were 18 to 64, and 16.9% were 65 years of age or older. The median age

270-617: A randomly selected fan will win the red Toyota Tundra pickup truck located on top of an elevator shaft approximately 500 feet (150 m) from home plate beyond the center field fence, which is valued at approximately US$ 31,000. As a nod to Crosley Field , the Reds' home from 1912 to 1970, a monument was created in front of the main entrance to highlight the park's famous left-field terrace. Bronze statues of Crosley-era stars Joe Nuxhall , Ernie Lombardi , Ted Kluszewski , and Frank Robinson (created by sculptor Tom Tsuchiya ) are depicted playing in an imaginary ballgame. The grass area of

324-517: A record of 57–0 in their first season and "The Great Eight", the famous Big Red Machine that won back-to-back World Series in 1975 and 1976. The mosaics were created between 2001 and 2003 with concept, design and project oversight / management by Berberich Design. The illustrative artist was Mark Riedy. These mosaic panels are made of opaque glass tiles and were produced in Ravenna, Italy by SICIS. At 215 feet (66 m) wide by 40 feet (12 m) high,

378-443: A stairwell in the hall of fame displaying the number of balls that Rose hit. This was replaced with a different marker as part of the construction of the 1869 Pavilion in 2019. For the 2015 season, Great American Ball Park became the first MLB ballpark to feature a suite designed exclusively as a place for mothers to feed and care for their babies. Reds COO Phil Castellini, a father of 5, says he felt compelled to do his best to provide

432-650: A vocational school district, the Great Oaks Institute of Technology and Career Development . Parochial schools of various denominations add to this base. Among these the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cincinnati maintains a system of 108 elementary and 22 secondary schools, the ninth largest private school system in the United States. Interstate 71 , Interstate 74 , Interstate 75 , Interstate 471 , and Interstate 275 serve

486-527: A worthwhile solution after stadium officials told him an increasing number of women were asking where they could nurse their children at the ballpark. The suite has 5 glider chairs, diaper-changing stations, a restroom, a kitchenette, refrigerator, lockers, and televisions showing the game. It's located on the Suite Level near the Champions Club elevators. A second nursing suite was added as part of

540-638: Is located in the southwestern corner of the U.S. state of Ohio . As of the 2020 census , the population was 830,639, making it the third-most populous county in Ohio . The county seat and most populous city is Cincinnati . The county is named for the first Secretary of the Treasury , Alexander Hamilton . Hamilton County is part of the Cincinnati-Middletown, OH-KY-IN Metropolitan Statistical Area . The southern portion of Hamilton County

594-631: Is located on the third base side exterior of the park. The Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum is adjacent to Great American Ball Park. In honor of Crosley Field , the Cincinnati Reds' home park from 1912 to June 1970, a monument reminiscent of the park's infamous left field terrace was built on the main entrance plaza on Joe Nuxhall Way; statues of Crosley-era stars Nuxhall, catcher Ernie Lombardi , first baseman Ted Kluszewski , and outfielder Frank Robinson are depicted playing an imaginary baseball game. The distance to center field

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648-514: Is located on the plot of land between the former site of Riverfront Stadium (currently, The Banks mixed-use development) and Heritage Bank Center (previously, U.S. Bank Arena, previously Riverfront Coliseum). The limited construction space necessitated the partial demolition of Cinergy Field. It was fully demolished on December 29, 2002. MSA Design has been the Official Architect of the Cincinnati Reds since 2009. The ballpark hosted

702-457: Is the exact same distance as the distance to center field at the Reds' former home, Riverfront Stadium. A 35-foot-(10.7-m)-wide break in the stands between home plate and third base called "The Gap" or "Gapper's Alley" is bridged by the concourse on each level (see photo). Aligned with Sycamore Street, it provides views into the stadium from downtown and out to the skyline from within the park. In right center field, two smokestacks, reminiscent of

756-488: The 2000 census , there were 845,303 people, 346,790 households, and 212,582 families living in the county. The population density was 2,075 inhabitants per square mile (801/km ). There were 373,393 housing units at an average density of 917 per square mile (354/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 69.2% White , 26.0% Black or African American , 0.1% Native American , 2.3% Asian , 0.01% Pacific Islander , 0.51% from other races , and 2.2% from two or more races. 2.8% of

810-426: The 2015 Major League Baseball All-Star Game . The Reds put in $ 5 million for improvements, which included two new bars and upgraded concession stands. The Reds set the lowest attendance record on April 17, 2023, at Great American Ballpark, due to the cold weather. The attendance number was 4,967 fans. Temperatures were near 30 degrees, which is not normal for April weather, let alone baseball weather. Fans were seen in

864-751: The Civil War , Morgan's Raid (a Confederate cavalry campaign from Kentucky) passed through the northern part of the county during the summer of 1863. The Sharonville Engineer Depot was constructed by the United States Army in northern Hamilton County in 1942, and continued to be used by the General Services Administration and then the Defense Logistics Agency after 1949. It is currently mostly redeveloped for industrial purposes. According to

918-581: The Great Parks of Hamilton County . The largest lake by far is Winton Woods Lake, covering 188 surface acres, followed by Miami Whitewater Lake, covering 85 surface acres, and Sharon Lake, covering 36 surface acres. The county boundaries include the lowest point in Ohio , in Miami Township , where the Ohio River flows out of Ohio and into Indiana . This is the upper pool elevation behind

972-683: The Markland Dam , 455 feet (139 m) above sea level. The highest land elevation in Hamilton County is the Rumpke Sanitary Landfill at 1,045 feet (319 m) above sea level in Colerain Township . As of the census of 2020, there were 830,639 people living in the county, for a population density of 2,045.91 people per square mile (791.08/km ). There were 379,015 housing units. The racial makeup of

1026-781: The Northwest Indian War before and after its organization. The United States forcibly removed most of the Shawnee and other Indian peoples to move to locations west of the Mississippi River in the 1820s. Rapid growth occurred during the 1830s and 1840s as the area attracted many German and Irish immigrants, especially after the Great Famine in Ireland and the revolutions in Germany in 1848. During

1080-643: The U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 413 square miles (1,070 km ), of which 406 square miles (1,050 km ) is land and 6.7 square miles (17 km ) (1.6%) is water. The county lies in a region of gentle hills formed by the slopes of the Ohio River valley and its tributaries. The Great Miami River , the Little Miami River , and the Mill Creek also contribute to this system of hillsides and valleys. No naturally occurring lakes exist, but three major humanmade lakes are part of

1134-535: The steamboats that were common on the Ohio River in the 19th and early 20th centuries, flash lights, emit flames and launch fireworks to incite or respond to the home team's efforts. When the Reds strike out a batter, fire blows out of the stacks beginning with the 2012 season (previously, steam was spewed out following a strikeout). Fireworks are launched from the stacks after every Reds home run and win. The seven baseball bats featured on both smokestacks symbolize

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1188-401: The swing state of Ohio, Hamilton County was regarded as a crucial county to win in presidential elections. In 2012, The Washington Post named Hamilton as one of the seven most important counties in the country for that year's election. Time characterized Hamilton County's political scene as "a battle between conservative suburbs and a Democratic urban center, though Cincinnati is one of

1242-497: The #14 of Pete Rose . On May 15, 2015, a part of the top of the right smokestack caught on fire during the 6th inning of a Reds game, caused by a loose propane valve, causing smoke to be blown across the field, several sections of seats to be evacuated, and the Cincinnati Fire Department being called to put it out. No one was injured. A 50-foot-by-20-foot (15 x 6 m) Indiana limestone bas relief carving near

1296-411: The 1970 U.S. Census. Since then, the county has lost population at an average rate of three percent per decade. Although Hamilton County is experiencing a decline in birth rates and has higher death rates in older age groups (cohorts), out-migration of residents is the key factor in population loss. In the last decade, this population loss has been reversed, and it is estimated that both Hamilton County and

1350-483: The 2009 season. The scoreboard was replaced with a full-color videoboard as part of these renovations and was capable of showing HD video. The sponsor banners were moved to the sides of the scoreboard, and an additional one was added. The scoreboard clock was originally a replica of the Longines clock at Crosley Field , but has since been modified. The scoreboard was replaced in 2020 with a larger videoboard as part of

1404-822: The Board has employed an administrator to run the day-to-day operations of the county; the current administrator is Jeffrey Aluotto. Other elected officers include Dusty Rhodes (Auditor), Joe Deters (Prosecutor), Charmaine McGuffey (Sheriff), Eric Beck (Engineer), Scott Crowley (Recorder), Jill Schiller (Treasurer), and Lakshmi Sammarco (Coroner). As of 2021, the elected Common Pleas Court include: Judge Jody Luebbers, Judge Lisa Allen, Judge Jennifer Branch, Judge Wende Cross, Judge Leslie Ghiz, Judge Robert Goering, Judge Tom Heekin, Judge Christian Jenkins, Judge Charles Kubicki, Judge Melba Marsh, Judge Terry Nestor, Judge Robert Ruehlman, Judge Nicole Sanders, Judge Megan Shanahan, Judge Alan Triggs, and Judge Christopher Wagner. Hamilton County

1458-572: The City of Cincinnati have grown their populations. The Cincinnati Metropolitan Statistical Area, over the last three decades has seen a 19 percent increase in population. Much of the region's growth has been through movement of Cincinnati and Hamilton County residents into neighboring counties. As of 2020, the members of the Hamilton Board of County Commissioners are Denise Driehaus , Stephanie Summerow Dumas , and Alicia Reece . Since 1963,

1512-539: The Reds' past through galleries and extensive use of multimedia. The Hall of Fame has been in existence since 1958, but did not previously have a building. Adjacent to both the stadium and the Reds Hall of Fame is a rose garden that symbolizes Pete Rose 's record-breaking 4,192nd hit. It was strategically placed here because the ball landed around this area in Riverfront Stadium. The garden is visible from

1566-699: The addition of the TriHealth Family Zone on the former site of Redlegs Landing. For the 2023 season, the Reds partnered with BetMGM Sportsbook to introduce on-site sports betting. The BetMGM Sportsbook at Great American Ball Park is located in the Machine Room, and features three betting windows and 15 self-service kiosks, in addition to a full-service bar and food options. Bold indicates the winner of each game. Reds 4, Brewers 5 (11) Post-Game Benefit Concert 4ALS (Regular season record) Hamilton County, Ohio Hamilton County

1620-934: The communities in which they are located, primarily Cincinnati. The Great Parks of Hamilton County district resides within Hamilton County and maintains a series of preserves and educational facilities. Three of the largest parks within the system are Miami Whitewater Forest, Winton Woods, and Sharon Woods. The Hamilton County Fair is the oldest county fair in Ohio. The following list includes townships that have existed within present-day Hamilton County, including those that no longer exist or remain only as paper townships . It does not include townships that became part of Butler , Warren , Clermont , Montgomery , and other counties. 39°12′N 84°32′W  /  39.20°N 84.54°W  / 39.20; -84.54 Cincinnati Fire Department The Cincinnati Fire Department provides fire protection and emergency medical services for Cincinnati , Ohio . The department, which

1674-439: The county also tended to back Republicans, but has been won by Frank Lausche in 1962 , John Glenn in all four of his elections and Howard Metzenbaum and Sherrod Brown in two out of three elections for both ( 1982 and 1988 , and 2012 and 2018 ). In the 2006 Ohio elections , both Ted Strickland and Sherrod Brown lost the county by less than 2,000 votes while winning statewide by 24 and 12 points, respectively. With

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1728-415: The county was 63.3% White , 25.2% Black or African American , 0.3% Native American , 3.0% Asian , 0.1% Pacific Islander , 2.4% from some other race , and 5.7% from two or more races. 4.4% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 355,784 households, out of which 26.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.3% were married couples living together, 20.5% had

1782-471: The county. The Norwood Lateral and Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway are also prominent east–west thoroughfares in the county. CSX Transportation , Norfolk Southern , RailAmerica , and Amtrak . The county, in cooperation with the City of Cincinnati, operates the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County system with a main library and 41 branches. Major sports teams are listed under

1836-525: The east, and the Cuyahoga River to the North. Its area then included about one-eighth of Ohio and had about 2,000 inhabitants (not including the remaining Native Americans). The county was greatly expanded in 1792 to include what is today the lower peninsula of Michigan. Since 1796, other counties were created from Hamilton, reducing the county to its present size. The county was the location of much of

1890-537: The election of Democrat Stephanie Summerow Dumas in 2018 midterm elections, the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners was entirely Democratic for the first time ever. Democrats had previously regained majority control of the Board of Commissioners in 2016 with the election of Denise Driehaus . In 2019, longtime Democratic Commissioner Todd Portune announced his resignation from the Board due to health problems. Portune's Chief of Staff, Victoria Parks,

1944-412: The main entrance features a young baseball player looking up to the heroic figures of a batter, pitcher and fielder, all set against the background of many of Cincinnati's landmarks, including the riverfront and Union Terminal. Local designers and artist created the piece between 2001 and 2003 with concept, design and project oversight / management by Berberich Design. The illustrative artist was Mark Riedy,

1998-414: The mid-1990s, they complained that the multi-purpose stadium lacked amenities necessary for small-market professional sports teams to compete and each lobbied for venues of their own. Nearby Paycor Stadium broke ground in 1998 and was opened on August 19, 2000. Great American Ball Park was built by the architectural firms HOK Sport (now Populous ) and GBBN at a cost of approximately US$ 290 million. It

2052-563: The most conservative metro areas in the Midwest." Those characterizations became less true in recent years. While many of Cincinnati's western suburbs, like Green and Delhi Townships, continue to strongly support Republican candidates, the city itself and most of its northern suburbs vote strongly Democratic. Public elementary and secondary education is provided by 23 school districts: In 2016, Cincinnati Public Schools had 35,000 students, 63% of which were African-American. The county also has

2106-444: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 346,790 households, out of which 30.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.40% were married couples living together, 14.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.70% were non-families. 32.90% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size

2160-609: The population were employed, and 41.8% had a bachelor's degree or higher. As of the 2010 census , there were 802,374 people, 333,945 households, and 197,571 families living in the county. The population density was 1,976.7 inhabitants per square mile (763.2/km ). There were 377,364 housing units at an average density of 929.7 per square mile (359.0/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 68.8% white, 25.7% black or African American, 2.0% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 0.1% Pacific islander, 1.1% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 2.6% of

2214-422: The population. In terms of ancestry, 31.0% were German , 14.7% were Irish , 7.7% were English , and 6.6% were American . Of the 333,945 households, 29.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.4% were married couples living together, 15.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 40.8% were non-families, and 33.9% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size

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2268-535: The scoreboard is the ninth largest in Major League Baseball . This scoreboard was originally built by the Trans-Lux company in 2003, and featured a monochrome scoreboard in addition to a smaller color videoboard, as well as 5 banners for sponsors. After the Trans-Lux company collapsed in 2008, the Reds paid $ 4 million to install a new, LED scoreboard and HD video screen from Daktronics in time for

2322-482: The sculptors of the scale model used for fabrication were Todd Myers and Paul Brooke with fabrication by Mees Distributors. Just inside the main gates off the Crosley Terrace are two mosaic panels measuring 16 feet (4.9 m) wide by 10 feet (3.0 m) high. The mosaics depict two key eras in Reds history: "The First Nine", the 1869 Red Stockings who were the first professional baseball team in history with

2376-795: The second county in the Northwest Territory . Cincinnati was named as the seat. Residents named the county in honor of Alexander Hamilton , who was the first Secretary of the Treasury of the United States and a founder of the Federalist Party. Its original boundaries were those defined for the Symmes purchase contract in 1788: the Ohio River in the South, Great Miami River to the west, the Lesser Miami River to

2430-578: The stands holding blankets and drinking hot coffee, which can be bought at most concession stands. The Reds defeated the Tampa Bay Rays, by a score of 8–1. The original address of Great American Ball Park was 100 Main Street. However, after the death of former pitcher and longtime broadcaster Joe Nuxhall in 2007, the address was changed to 100 Joe Nuxhall Way. A sign bearing Nuxhall's traditional signoff phrase "rounding third and heading for home"

2484-546: The terrace has the same slope as the outfield terrace at Crosley Field. A three-piece mural on the back of the scoreboard in left field depicts the bat Pete Rose used for his record-breaking 4,192nd hit and the ball he hit in 1985 . This was replaced with new banners in 2015 as part of the All-Star Game upgrades. Located on the west side of Great American Ball Park on Main Street, the Hall of Fame and Museum celebrate

2538-467: Was 2.34 and the average family size was 3.04. The median age was 37.1 years. The median income for a household in the county was $ 48,234 and the median income for a family was $ 64,683. Males had a median income of $ 48,344 versus $ 37,310 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 28,799. About 11.1% of families and 15.4% of the population were below the poverty line , including 22.9% of those under age 18 and 9.0% of those age 65 or over. As of

2592-400: Was 2.38 and the average family size was 3.07. In the county, the population was spread out, with 25.80% under the age of 18, 9.60% from 18 to 24, 29.70% from 25 to 44, 21.50% from 45 to 64, and 13.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 91.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.80 males. The median income for

2646-423: Was 37.0. For every 100 females, there were 94.7 males. According to the U.S. Census American Community Survey , for the period 2016-2020 the estimated median annual income for a household in the county was $ 66,878, and the median income for a family was $ 92,480. About 15.3% of the population were living below the poverty line , including 17.6% of those under age 18 and 10.8% of those age 65 or over. About 64.1% of

2700-479: Was appointed to serve the remainder of his term (through the November 2020 general election). With Parks' appointment, the Board of Commissioners became for the first time all-female and majority Black. In the November 2020 election, Democrat Alicia Reece was elected to fill Parks' seat, thereby retaining the Board's status as all-female and majority Black. Historically, due to its tight races and its position in

2754-452: Was established on April 1, 1853, was the first fully paid and professional fire department in the United States. Along with being responsible for nearly 80 square miles (210 km ) of land, the department also provides response coverage to 25 miles (40 km) of Ohio River shoreline. The Cincinnati Fire Department became the first professional, paid fire department in the United States on April 1, 1853. Miles Greenwood, who co-invented

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2808-448: Was historically rather conservative for an urban county. It long favored Republican candidates in national elections, but has trended Democratic in recent years. In 2008 , Barack Obama was the first Democratic presidential candidate to win the county since 1964 , and only the second since 1936. The county continued to lean Democratic, voting for Obama again in 2012 and for Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton in 2016 . In fact, it

2862-554: Was one of the few counties in Ohio to swing toward the Democrats in 2016 even as the state as a whole swung toward the Republicans. In other state elections, the county also tended to favor Republican candidates. Richard Cordray in his failed 2018 bid was the first Democrat to win the county in a gubernatorial election since Dick Celeste in 1982 , and only the second since Michael DiSalle in 1958 . In Senate elections,

2916-631: Was originally owned and surveyed by John Cleves Symmes , and the region was a part of the Symmes Purchase . The first settlers rafted down the Ohio River in 1788 following the American Revolutionary War . They established the towns of Losantiville (later Cincinnati), North Bend , and Columbia . Hamilton County was organized in 1790 by order of Arthur St. Clair , governor of the Northwest Territory, as

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