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How do Cincinnatians live, work, and play? The Cincinnati Museum Center's newest permanent exhibit, You Are Here, seeks to answer that very question using local artifacts and touchless interactive technology. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 10.23.20

A large mural was painted by ArtWorks in the exhibit. The black and white mural has a large, empty area where a projector displays changing murals. Those changing murals are designed by users in the exhibit, both past and present. The touchless interface allows users to take a photo of themselves, apply filters, and add Cincy-themed stickers to create a one-of-a-kind mural that's then projected on the wall. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 10.23.20

One example of a user-generated mural, complete with stickers of the Genius of Water and Shark Girl / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 10.23.20

Two people can create simultaneously. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 10.23.20

In addition to the ArtWorks interactive mural, upright glass displays showcase everything from photos to clothing that are related to living, working, and playing in Cincinnati throughout its history. This one showcases Cincinnati's history with communication and broadcast technology. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 10.23.20

Among the many artifacts in the case is a vintage WKRC-TV news camera. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 10.23.20

You all knew about Cincinnati's history with broadcast radio though, right? That's covered. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 10.23.20

Old advertisements and how-to guides / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 10.23.20

Old phones are part of the communication and broadcast display. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 10.23.20

A vintage photo of the WKRC-TV production crew as they film the news. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 10.23.20

Another display case shows pins, cards, briefcases, and other work-related objects from our history. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 10.23.20

Louis Nippert's personal briefcase is on display. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 10.23.20

The door from the first Skyline Chili, which opened in 1949 on Glenway Avenue / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 10.23.20

A vintage Graeter's apron with a nametag that says "Ruth" / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 10.23.20

Procter & Gamble's factory steam whistle that blew at the start and end of the work day / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 10.23.20

A Kahn's employee hat with a Kahn's meat cleaver behind it / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 10.23.20

The display shows more recent work history, too. A 5-star award presented to The Maisonette in 2004 is there. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 10.23.20

Photos of the staff of The Maisonette throughout its lifetime. The highly rated restaurant closed in 2005. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 10.23.20

You can't talk about big Cincinnati brands without mentioning Husman's! / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 10.23.20<p></p>

The 'Living Here' display showcases more personal items from Cincinnatians throughout history. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 10.23.20

Rookwood bookends, a Quran, Menorahs, a Hudepohl ashtray, recipes, and photographs all make up this case's eclectic mix of local, historical items. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 10.23.20

Rookwood bookends, a Quran, Menorahs, a Hudepohl ashtray, recipes, and photographs all make up this case's eclectic mix of local, historical items. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 10.23.20

Another 'Living Here' case showcases part of Cincinnati's history of education by showcasing articles of clothing, photos, desks and trophies, and information about Lockland Wayne High—a segregated high school in Cincinnati that was open from 1938 to 1958. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 10.23.20

Photos from Lockland Wayne High School / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 10.23.20

And finally, the 'Playing Here' display showcases Cincinnati sports history.{ }/ Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 10.23.20<p></p>

Artifacts from Reds history are predominantly on display in this case. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 10.23.20<p></p><p></p><p></p>

Bobbleheads and references to Cincinnati's Big Red Machine / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 10.23.20

And, of course, historic photos of Cincinnati as it relates to its sports teams can be seen. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 10.23.20

You Are Here is a permanent exhibit. It plans to expand in November with additional interactive elements that include a news desk, a multi-player trivia quiz, and more. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 10.23.20

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