Jul 292010
Former Cincinnati Mayor Jim Tarbell recently appeared on the national public radio show Whad’ya Know? He’s now running for Hamilton County Commissioner on a platform of improving communication between the city and the county.
Tarbell has a long history in Cincinnati. He’s owned two bars, both of which are still in operation, but I don’t believe he still owns them. One of those bars, Arnold’s, is the oldest bar in Cincinnati.
He also owned the Ludlow Garage, which was a huge deal in the music industry during the ’60s and ’70s.
This photo is of the Jim Tarbell mural which faces Central Parkway near the corner of Vine. The man does have some big shoes, but I’m not sure anyone will ever have the chance to fill them.
My favorite scooterer.