Tim: this is Rita again.. Yes, you need an appt to see records prior to 1911 in City of Cinti Records for Hamilton County are in Court House on Main St & 8th. Can't remeber which floor but the people there are very hepful. I got a lot of info on my family there. Good luck, Rita

Tim asked: 1.) Are the Cincinnati births and death prior to 1911 still available at Elm Street, and is an appointment necessary, still? Rita replied: Yes, you need an appt to see records prior to 1911 in City of Cinti. ****** Actually this is no longer the case. The City Health Center on Elm Street USED to hold the vital records prior to 1909. They were on index cards, stored under the surname. As of a year or two ago, those index cards were moved to the Blegen Library at University Of Cinc. Now, the Health Center at 1525 Elm Street holds birth and death records from 1909 to present. And yes, an appointment is still necessary. The number to call is 513-352-2912. At the Carl Blegen Library, you will find: Births 1874-1908, Deaths 1865-1908, Citizenship 1837-1916, Will 1791-1901. They do recommend an appointment, but I don't think they're strict about that. They are located at 2624 Clifton Ave, Cincinnati 45221. Their phone number is 513-556-1959. They're open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-F. Happy hunting, Ray