[3] It began carrying horsecars in 1877, and it was later strengthened for use by electric streetcars, which were much heavier.

[7][8] The incline was closed for six months beginning in November 1879 for renovations to support electric streetcars instead of horse-drawn cars.

[9] In April 1948, the Cincinnati Street Railway Co. closed the incline for repairs.

[11] Proposals included having the city take it over from the railway company, establishing a non-profit to operate it as a tourist attraction, or converting the carhouse atop the hill into a restaurant.

[12][13][14] These proposals ultimately did not come to fruition, and demolition of the structure began in February 1952.