ohio local pronunciation sixth largest city state ohio county seat small portion city extends census population metropolitan area residents making fourth largest metropolitan area ohio cleveland cincinnati columbus 63rd largest united_states springfield combined statistical area population making 43rd largest united_states situated region ohio north cincinnati metropolitan area ohio borders miles roughly percent country population manufacturing infrastructure making area logistical manufacturers suppliers plays host significant research development fields like industrial engineering led technological innovations innovation place community decline heavy manufacturing businesses service economy includes insurance legal sectors healthcare government sectors defense healthcare accounts area economy hospitals greater area estimated combined employment nearly yearly economic impact billion estimated hospital network contributes billion year region operating employment capital expenditures rated city nation cities united_states excellence health care hospitals area consistently ranked forbes clinical excellence noted association aviation city home birthplace known individuals born city include poet entrepreneur known patents come area notably wright brothers invention powered flight magazine ranked mid sized metropolitan area nation economic development named best places united_states college graduates find job history founded april group settlers known thompson party traveled march cincinnati great miami river landed street found small camps native americans settlers memoirs provide insights history groups traveling overland arrived days later laid overland connection cincinnati opening mad river country settlement ohio admitted union city incorporated city named captain american revolutionary war signed constitution owned significant land area construction canal began provide better way transport goods contribute significantly economic growth 1800s historically home patents 1870s according national_park_service citing information granted patents capita city ranked fifth nation early wright brothers world airplane world renowned numerous hailed city home mechanical cash register hydraulic jump flood prevention mechanism helped pioneer modern day hydraulic engineering paul famous african american poet novelist penned famous works late 19th century integral city history innovation led business growth region acquired cash register patents formed company manufactured mechanical cash registers played crucial role success shaping reputation manufacturing early 1900s leading engineer company helped develop electric cash register propelled national spotlight helped develop navy code breaking machine helped crack machine world war catastrophic flood occurred march known great flood led establishment miami district series dams hydraulic jumps installed like cities country heavily involved war effort world war locations city hosted branch larger manhattan_project develop early atomic bombs war efforts led manufacturing boom city including high demand housing services point emergency housing place housing shortage region use today 1940s 1970s city saw significant growth suburban areas result population migration veterans returning military service large numbers seeking industrial manufacturing jobs local industry expanding rapidly architecture contributed suburban boom new modernized shopping centers allowed workers greater distances families live away downtown area homes built 1950s 1980s population decline mainly loss manufacturing jobs metropolitan areas national housing crisis began state suffered similar reasons negative impact greater greatest percentage loss population state 1980s cleveland despite begun workforce manufacturing growing sectors local economy healthcare education new expansion downtown began 2000s helping city encourage growth home built highly successful minor league baseball team integral culture city public park system rivers constructed outdoor entertainment venue known attracts visitors year new performance arts theater opened large health network region premier health partners expanded location story tower addition cooperation city community leaders introduced greater downtown plan focuses job creation retention infrastructure improvements housing recreation collaboration plan implemented year peace agreement peace accord parties hostilities conflict yugoslavia negotiated near ohio november wrote event memoirs real charming ohio city famous birthplace wright brothers citizens outset unlike population new_york_city geneva washington scarcely notice conference proud history large signs commercial airport hailed temporary center international peace local newspapers television stations covered story angle drawing people deeper proceedings ventured restaurant shopping center downtown people crowded saying praying given standing ovation restaurant families air base placed candles peace windows people gathered peace outside base day formed peace chain large surround thousand acre base ohio famous ethnic diversity display nickname known gem city origin nickname uncertain theories exist early 19th century known named gem hailed article published author known stated small bend great miami river canals east south fairly said rights gem interior towns possesses wealth enterprise beautiful country beautifully developed late 1840s major initiated campaign officially nickname eventually adopted city years later referred nickname poem noted following excerpt plays role nickname given state ohio birthplace aviation hometown wright brothers aviation pioneers credited building world successful airplane manned flights north_carolina chosen ideal weather climate conditions returned continued testing nearby additionally colloquially referred little detroit nickname comes prominence manufacturing center geography according city total area square miles km2 square miles km2 land square miles km2 water climate climate features hot summers cold dry winters classified humid subtropical climate original scheme humid continental climate preferred noted normal figures quoted text official station elevation north downtown lies valley temperatures typically cooler downtown airport monthly mean temperatures range january july highest temperature recorded july february average days highs nights lows annually snow moderate normal seasonal accumulation usually occurring november march occasionally april rarely october precipitation averages inches annually total rainfall peaking subject severe weather typical tornadoes possible spring fall floods severe thunderstorms occur time time demographics note following demographic information applies city proper area communities respective articles population declined significantly peak residents manufacturing region growth affluent suburbs including city populous ethnic group white declined recent census estimates population increase increase decades census median income household city median income family males median income versus females capita income city families population poverty line including age age census census people households families residing city population density inhabitants square mile km2 housing units average density square mile km2 racial makeup city white african american native american asian races races hispanic latino race population households children age living married couples living female husband present male wife present non families households individuals living years age older average household size average family size median age city years residents age ages years age older gender makeup city male female census population estimates census population estimate showed increasing city population time decades attributed efforts downtown increasing downtown population population estimate indicates net decrease individuals estimate economy economy relatively vital overall economy state ohio magazine ranked medium sized metropolitan area economic development metropolitan areas exports export related jobs ranked respectively report placed value exports billion number export related jobs ranks 4th ohio gross domestic product industry total billion additionally ranks major metropolitan areas ohio exports foreign countries attempting leverage regions large water capacity estimated gallons water attract new businesses revised bond rating stronger rating global process upgraded rating summer ranked best places college graduates looking job companies premier health partners headquarters home known headquartered years major computer technology research development aviation region gave birth aviation known high concentration aviation technology governor designated ohio innovation hub technology hub state major united_states research development organizations historical leadership aviation maintain headquarters area military primary producer intelligence foreign air space forces weapons systems provides leading edge capabilities united_states air space forces world best headquarters largest air base wings air_force installation generated total economic impact area billion fiscal year decline billion fiscal year addition state officials working region hub leader research manufacturing research organizations support community confederation government academic industry partners leverage advanced technical intelligence expertise non profit organization based led ranked nation federal industry funded materials research carries human centered research design headquartered suburb city started tech town development project intended attract technology based firms downtown area tech town home world business world class center excellence remote sensing sensing technology technology business housed center building healthcare major role area economy hospitals greater area estimated combined employment nearly yearly economic impact billion addition area hospitals consistently earn national ranking recognition including list america best hospitals ratings notable hospitals area rated number nation cities united_states excellence healthcare ranked fourth best nation emergency medicine care ranked region number nation lowest hospital mortality rate key centers health care exist region center focuses science development human tissue regeneration located area center includes state art disaster training facility estimated period years regional economic impact million institute focused diagnosis treatment research disorders employers according comprehensive annual financial report employers city proper government composed mayor city commissioners member elected large non partisan basis year overlapping terms policy items decided empowered city charter pass resolutions adopt regulations appoint city manager city manager responsible implementing policies initiatives large american city adopt city manager form municipal government architecture unlike cities age broad straight downtown streets generally lanes direction access downtown automobile popular main reason broad streets marketing shipping center beginning streets broad enable wagons drawn teams pairs turn addition today streets barge canals flanked draw paths courthouse building constructed downtown supplement original courthouse stands second new courthouse replaced new facilities park favored political campaign stop september future president abraham_lincoln delivered address steps building presidents visited courthouse presidents presidential campaigns include richard_nixon ronald_reagan bill_clinton finished construction million corporate headquarters downtown square foot story building marks downtown new office tower decade tallest buildings skyline originally headquarters building renamed winters merged known tower gained naming rights building said decades significant buildings order reduce city rental vacancy rate increase occupancy rate neighborhoods historic neighborhoods south_park feature single family houses tudor revival style architecture prairie mission revival federal styles architecture downtown large area encompasses neighborhoods seen recent revival suburbs suburbs population include riverside partial culture fine arts ranked nation metropolitan areas arts culture ranked country arts destination ranking higher larger cities atlanta cincinnati home benjamin downtown world class performing arts center home venue ballet addition opera performances hosts concerts lectures traveling broadway shows popular spot weddings events historic victoria theatre located downtown hosts concerts traveling broadway shows ballet classic film series located downtown home site numerous plays theatrical productions presented live theater productions inducted home ballet companies including ballet oldest professional dance companies united_states ballet runs oldest dance school oldest country ballet school associated professional dance company established hosts largest african american based contemporary dance world company travels nationally internationally recognized critics world wide resides ballet studio food city fine dining restaurants include nationally known home variety pizza chains woven local culture notable notable based restaurant chains include addition restaurants city home candy chocolate company mike sells oldest potato chip company united_states religion major religions represented christianity represented dozens denominations respective churches notable churches include sacred heart church muslim community largely represented muslim community includes mosque street home united theological seminary affiliated judaism represented temple israel represented tourism tourists visiting accounted billion business activity tourism accounts private sector jobs county tourism region led nearby largest oldest military aviation museum world museum draws million visitors year single visited tourist attractions ohio museum houses museums play significant roles tourism economy area museum fine arts owns collections containing objects spanning years art archaeological history rated best art museums united_states children local children museum science numerous exhibits includes indoor zoo nearly different animals notable historical museums region operated national_park_service commemorates lives achievements wright brothers famous aircraft housed museum historical park home america contains restored historical vehicles partially reconstructed 12th century prehistoric american indian village located south end organized central plaza dominated wood posts forming astronomical calendar park includes museum visitors learn indian history entertainment annual air takes place international airport largest air shows united_states area served rivers encompassing acres facilities year round recreation education conservation cooperation maintains miles paved multi use scenic trails connect miami warren butler counties hosted annual festival continued bring best folk ethnic world music arts rivers owns operates located near downtown market vendors selling items produce cooked foods baked goods crafts flowers area hosts arenas venues south hosts nationally internationally known musicians concerts notable performances included boys boston south downtown banks great miami river home venue basketball teams location events concerts arena hosts championships hundreds percussion color guard compete world north arena frequently hosts expo events concerts addition hosts annual north_america largest amateur radio operators attend convention east suburb home arena athletics hockey team venue concerts community events national traveling shows performances historic residential commercial district southeast downtown district populated art galleries specialty shops coffee houses city host yearly festivals notably attracts people yearly irish dancing food crafts performers storm festivals held city include urban nights women jazz african american cultural festival sports area home minor league semi pro teams sports programs baseball dragons professional baseball team minor league affiliate cincinnati_reds team minor league baseball history sell entire season began voted hottest tickets professional sports sports_illustrated dragons consecutive surpassed nba portland trail longest streak professional sports roller derby gem city flat track roller derby league ohio team established began rapid climb national ranks present league hosts double bouts playing purple reign visiting teams league owned run collegiate host ncaa basketball hosted games ncaa men basketball tournament history venue arena site round games teams competed final spots ncaa basketball tournament ncaa men basketball men basketball team hockey ice hockey team recently played june announced bombers turn membership league hockey remained began play fall gems folded season shortly gems folded announced new team begin play replaced july football hosted game precursor nfl game played triangle park october considered professional football games played football teams area include golf region known golf courses clubs hosts country club notable courses addition championships held area golf courses hosted championship hosted championship club hosted championship additionally hosted women open senior open notable courses include community golf course city home club fields squads play home games media served print city sole remaining daily newspaper owned region main business newspaper nielsen_media_research ranked county television market market united_states market served stations affiliated major american networks including abc operated cbs operated pbs operated operates assigned oxford channel nbc operated channel operated operated local marketing agreement nationally syndicated morning talk daily buzz originated property moving current home florida served radio stations directly numerous stations heard serve outlying suburbs adjoining counties transportation public transit greater regional transit authority operates public bus routes metro area addition routes covered traditional diesel powered buses number electric bus routes system second longest running remaining systems having entered service present manifestation electric transit service operated continuously operates station provides inter city bus transportation hub located hub airports air transportation available north proper international airport airport operates hours day seven days week offers service markets served million passengers significant regional air freight hub hosting major commercial freight carriers area regional airports general aviation airport owned city located miles south central business district serves airport international airport airport primarily serves corporate personal aircraft users known privately owned public use airport located miles west central business district privately owned public use airport situated miles southwest city major highways region primarily served interstate runs north south city north south suburbs major east west interstate runs east west suburbs intersects ohio north city intersection known freedom veterans crossroads officially named major route airport interstate partial interstate ring eastern suburbs runs north south connects north south major routes region include major east west highway widely state route freeway heavily traveled state route north south state highway southern terminus interchange route northern terminus interstate limited access road serves significant route access points serving currently process million construction modify reconstruct downtown upgrading widening stanley avenue rail freight hosts inter freight railroad class railroads csx operate switching yards city cooperation rivers maintains miles paved scenic trails cycling activities city named bike friendly gave city organization bronze designation honorable mention cities ohio receive award columbus cities nationwide education public schools operates schools serve students including paul high marshall high high high school arts career technology center private schools city private schools located city including archbishop alter high school catholic high school high school east charter schools charter schools charter schools named schools managed leadership colleges universities area ranked tenth higher education metropolitan areas united_states forbes city home major universities private catholic institution founded order law school area ohio largest private university home ranks nation sponsored materials research focuses human tissue regeneration public state university established national training program disaster relief medical school area leader research home largest community college single location ohio largest community colleges nation acclaimed country best community colleges originally founded college home schools outside shape educational landscape springfield founded serves graduate school united_states_air_force located nearby institutions crime consistently highest crime rates cities experienced improving public safety environment crime declining key categories according fbi uniform crime reports data crime continued fall city crime categories rape aggravated assault property crime motor vehicle theft robbery theft arson showed declines overall crime dropped percent previous year notable famous bank early 1930s time captured arrested city police visiting girlfriend high class boarding house downtown sister cities sister cities designated japan bosnia
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