Cincinnati Character Map Featuring Kenner’s Kroger Building Headquarters

This is a Cincinnati character map from 1982 showcasing various businesses and attractions from around the city.  These for profit character maps, also called fun maps, were popular in the 80’s as a way for local businesses to advertise.

This character map was created by Archer Inc. and measures 38 1/2 ” wide x 28 1/2 ” tall.  The copyright information along the bottom states: CITY CHARACTER PRINT PRODUCED BY ARCHER INC PO BOX 999 STATION U, TORONTO CANADA M8Z 5P9 © COPYRIGHT 1982 PRINTED IN THE U.S.A.

Kenner is represented on the map with a logo on the Kroger Building, located at 1014 Vine Street.  Kenner was headquartered at the Kroger Building from 1976 until 1992, when they moved to 615 Elsinore Place in Cincinnati.