Cincinnati Gymnasium and Athletic Club facts for kids
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Cincinnati Gymnasium and Athletic Club
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Front and side of the building
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 Location in Ohio
Location in the United States
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| Location | 111 Shillito Pl., Cincinnati, Ohio |
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| Area | 0.2 acres (0.081 ha) |
| Built | 1902 |
| Architect | Warner & Atkins |
| Architectural style | Late 19th and 20th Century Revivals, Second Renaissance Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 83001978 |
| Added to NRHP | February 17, 1983 |
The Cincinnati Gymnasium and Athletic Club is a special old building in Cincinnati, Ohio. It's located right in the city's downtown area. This building was made for a club with the same name.
The Cincinnati Gymnasium and Athletic Club
The Cincinnati Gymnasium and Athletic Club was started way back in 1853. A group of important people from Cincinnati began the club. One of these people was Rutherford B. Hayes, who later became a President of the United States!
A Top Sports Facility
In 1902, the club decided to build a brand new home. When it was finished, this four-story building was considered one of the best sports places in the entire country. It was thought to be second only to the gymnasium at Columbia University in New York City. Imagine how amazing that must have been!
Building Design and History
The building was designed by an architect named John Scudder Adkins. His company, Werner and Adkins, created the plans. The style of the building is called Second Renaissance Revival. This means it looks like buildings from the Renaissance period in Europe.
The building is made mostly of brick. It also has cool details made from stone and metal. You can see special rough-cut stone blocks and fancy railings. The windows also have decorative frames.
Because of its unique and important design, the club building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. This list helps protect buildings that are important to American history.
