Hoffner Historic District facts for kids
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Hoffner Historic District
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Hamilton Avenue at the Moline Court intersection; the Masonic Lodge is closest to the camera
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 Location in Ohio
Location in the United States
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| Location | Bounded by Blue Rock, Moline Court, Langland, and Hamilton Aves., Cincinnati, Ohio |
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| Area | 5 acres (2.0 ha) |
| Built | 1873 |
| Architectural style | Italianate |
| NRHP reference No. | 78002077 |
| Added to NRHP | October 3, 1978 |
The Hoffner Historic District is a special collection of old buildings in the Northside neighborhood of Cincinnati, Ohio. It's like a time capsule! Most of these buildings were built in the late 1800s. What's cool is that they still look pretty much the same as they did back then. Because of this, the district has been recognized as an important historic site.
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A Glimpse into the Past
How Northside Began
The area we now call Northside was once known as "Cumminsville." It was first owned by a man named John Cleves Symmes. Later, in the early 1800s, two men named Ezekiel Hutchinson and David Cummings bought parts of this land.
Jacob Hoffner's Vision
In 1836, a wealthy landowner named Jacob Hoffner bought both of these lands. He turned them into a huge estate, which was over 400 acres! Hoffner lived on this estate until he passed away in 1891. After his death, the land was divided into smaller plots and sold.
A Village Takes Shape
Soon after the land was sold, the buildings that make up the Hoffner Historic District were constructed. Even though technology has changed a lot since the 1890s, this district still looks like a small village. It was designed so that people could easily walk to businesses and find everything they needed close to home.
A Special Historic Place
What is a Historic District?
In 1978, the Hoffner Historic District was officially added to the National Register of Historic Places. This is a special list of places in the United States that are important to history. Being on this list helps protect these places for the future.
Buildings and Style
The Hoffner Historic District covers about 5 acres and has twelve buildings. Eleven of these buildings are considered "contributing" because they add to the district's historic look. Only one building does not fit the historic style.
The district was chosen for the National Register because of its unique architecture. Many of the buildings are built in the Italianate style. This style was popular in the late 1800s. You can also see the influence of German culture in how the buildings were constructed. The district includes several houses, a train station, and a Masonic lodge.
