In partnership with 3CDC & Over-the-Rhine Chamber of Commerce. This mural celebrates Henry Holtgrewe, one of Cincinnati’s most colorful characters.
A German immigrant, local entrepreneur, and resident of OTR, Henry was touted as the world’s strongest man. This bold mural design draws inspiration from turn-of-the-century commercial advertisements, catching the eye with ornate details that recall the Italianate architectural style of the surrounding neighborhood. Panels of text in the center recall the folklore surrounding Henry and his beloved Over-the-Rhine community.
Illustrations feature his remarkable appearance and amazing feats of strength, including the time he lifted the entire Reds baseball team with his back! ArtWorks is proud to present this mural to the OTR community in honor of Henry Holtgrewe and all of his descendants who still call Cincinnati home today.
Special Thanks to Over-the-Rhine Community Housing & Duncanson Lofts Condominiums.
Apprentices
Isaiah Berry, Kimmia Crossty, Caleb Francis, Taylor Helms, Evan Mauntel, Will Moore, Zulma Rosales, Inaya Smith-Sellers, Justin Taylor
Mural Generously Funded By
The City of Cincinnati, The George and Margaret McLane Foundation, Dustin Miller, Jonathan Powell, American Scaffolding Inc., ArtWorks Adopt-an-Apprentice Campaign Contributors, ArtWorks Board of Trustees, William P. Anderson Foundation, Kym and Jim Dunbar, The Proud Descendants of Henry Holtgrewe, Lauren Hannan Hudson, Oliver Family Foundation, J. David and Dianne Rosenberg, Jacob G. Schmidlapp Trusts, Fifth Third Bank, Trustee, Andy Smith Apprentice Fund, Ellen Pease and Clark Sole, Marcia Spaeth, Martha Spitzmueller
Additional Support from
The Carol Ann and Ralph V. Jr./U.S. Bank Foundation, National Endowment for the Arts, ArtsWave, Ohio Arts Council, P&G
Project Manager
Emily Howard and Evan Hildebrandt
