The original school was actually the Ohio Mechanic’s Institute. It was was founded in 1828 and moved into it’s new home in Fall 1911. The building was funded by philanthropist Mary Emery and named in honor of her late industrialist husband. In 1958 the name was changed to Ohio College of Applied Science to reflect its changing curriculum. In 1969 it became part of the University of Cincinnati. I attended there 1981-1985 and frequently heard organ practice during evening classes. UC moved OCAS to another suburban campus (the former Edgeciff College) in 1989.
It was not a used car lot, it was bought by GM to park and ship cars from the nearby Norwood Assembly plant until it closed.
The original school was actually the Ohio Mechanic’s Institute. It was was founded in 1828 and moved into it’s new home in Fall 1911. The building was funded by philanthropist Mary Emery and named in honor of her late industrialist husband. In 1958 the name was changed to Ohio College of Applied Science to reflect its changing curriculum. In 1969 it became part of the University of Cincinnati. I attended there 1981-1985 and frequently heard organ practice during evening classes. UC moved OCAS to another suburban campus (the former Edgeciff College) in 1989.