List of tallest buildings in Cleveland facts for kids

The 165th-tallest building in the world, 40th-tallest building in the United States and the tallest building between Philadelphia and Chicago. It is the tallest building in Ohio since 1991 and the tallest building constructed in Cleveland in the 1990s. Originally built as the Society Center, the building is the headquarters of KeyCorp.

The 102nd-tallest building in the United States, the 2nd-tallest building in Ohio, and the tallest building completed in the city in the 1920s. Terminal Tower was the 4th-tallest building in the world when it was completed in August 1927 and stood as the tallest building in North America outside New York City until the completion of Boston's Prudential Tower in 1964. It is the tallest residential-access building in the city and state, partially redeveloped from offices into apartments in 2018.

The 4th-tallest building in Ohio and the tallest building constructed in the city in the 1980s. Built as the Sohio Building and also known as the BP Building (HQ of BP America from 1985 until 1998 when BP moved to Chicago), the building is the regional headquarters of Huntington National Bank. The public atrium features a series of water fountains that end at the Euclid Avenue wall with a falling water curtain that one can walk all the way around. The floor in the atrium is solid marble and the skylight allows one to see the stepped "crown" 658 feet straight up the facade from the tower floor.

The 9th-tallest building in Ohio and the tallest building constructed in Cleveland in the 1960s. The building houses the Richard E. Jacobs' Galleria mall which was connected on its building grid in the 1980s and the Parker Hannifin downtown YMCA.

The 17th-tallest building in Ohio. Built by the same firm that constructed the Citigroup Center in New York City, the building comes to a prism point at its apex and resembles an electric razor.

The 18th-tallest building in Ohio. Built as the Bank One Center, the building sits directly across the street from Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland.

The 20th-tallest building in Ohio and the tallest building constructed in Cleveland in the 2000s. The building is the tallest federal building in Cleveland and Ohio. It is the tallest courthouse in Cleveland and the 2nd-tallest courthouse in Ohio, behind the Franklin County Courthouse in Columbus, Ohio. Named after Carl B. Stokes, the first black mayor of Cleveland.

The 22nd-tallest building in Ohio and the tallest building constructed in the city in the 1970s. The building is part of the expansion of Group Plan and attaches to Cuyahoga County Jail Complex.

The 23rd-tallest building in Ohio. The building is the 2nd-tallest federal building in Cleveland and Ohio. It is named after the 49th Cleveland mayor Anthony J. Celebrezze who was also a Kennedy cabinet member and US Appeals judge. Recently completely re-paneled, the building contains Cleveland Bio-Metric Scan services for the United States passport processing and issuing offices.

The 27th-tallest building in Ohio. Built to rival Ameritrust Tower that sits catty corner to the PNC, it is the regional headquarters of Pittsburgh-based PNC Financial Services which bought Cleveland-based National City Corp in 2008. Originally known as the National City Center, the building was renamed in 2009.

The 31st-tallest building in Ohio and tallest building completed in Cleveland in the 2020s so far. It is the tallest all-residential building in the city and the tallest building in Playhouse Square. The Lumen marks the largest residential construction project in city in 40 years.

The 33rd-tallest building in Ohio. Previously known as Cleveland Trust Tower, Ameritrust Tower, and 900 Euclid Tower. The building was redeveloped in 2014 as a mixed use hotel, retail, and residential building attached to the new Cuyahoga County Headquarters.

The 34th-tallest building in Ohio and the tallest building constructed in Cleveland in the 2010s. It is the tallest hotel in the city and the state of Ohio and also the largest hotel in Cleveland. The Hilton is attached to the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland and the Global Center for Health Innovation. The hotel was built as a joint agreement between the City of Cleveland and Cuyahoga County.

The 38th-tallest building in Ohio. Commonly known as Ohio Bell Building, previous names include the Ameritech Building and the SBC Center. The building is largely thought to be the inspiration for Superman's Daily Planet building as Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster lived in Cleveland and this building was erected in 1926-27 ten years before the publishing of the superhero's first appearance in 1938, Action Comics #1.

The 39th-tallest building in Ohio and the 4th-tallest educational building in the United States. Originally known as the University Tower, the building was renamed in honor James A. Rhodes who was governor at the time of Cleveland State University's founding in 1964.

Originally built as the Superior Square Center, the building was renamed Eaton Center when Eaton became the main tenant in 1983. The building is now the headquarters of IBM in Cleveland and also the Cleveland Metropolitan School District since 2015.

The Beacon is the 2nd-tallest all-residential tower in the city after The Lumen and the first apartment tower constructed in the central downtown since 1974. The building was developed by Stark Enterprises and sits atop the 515 Euclid Avenue parking garage.

Named after the major accounting firm of Ernst & Young, the building is part of Phase I of the Flats East Bank redevelopment project. It was the first downtown private office building constructed since 1992.

The Marriott at Key Center is the 2nd-tallest all-hotel building in the city, connected to the north side of Key Tower. Developed by Richard Jacobs Group as part of Society Center complex.

Formerly known as Key Center, McDonald Investments Center, and Central National Bank Building.

Tallest building constructed in the city the 1950s. Originally known as the Illuminating Building, the building is known for its famous for its multistory red 55. Partially converted into apartments in 2023.

Formerly known as the Huntington Building and as the Union Trust Building, it is the largest office space in Cleveland and Ohio. The building was the second largest office space in the world at the time of completion in 1924.

Formerly Diamond Building.

The building is connected to the Playhouse Square Center (PSC) and houses the offices of the Playhouse Square Foundation which runs PSC. The Connor Palace Theatre is located in the bottom floors of the building. The Keith Building is the 2nd-tallest building in Playhouse Square after The Lumen.

Artisan is the tallest building in University Circle and Phase I of the Circle Square development project. The building is the 3rd-tallest all-residential building in the city after The Lumen and The Beacon.

The 4th-tallest all-residential building in the city, also known as the Reserve Square Apartments. The complex was originally called Park Centre when it opened in 1973.

Formerly included the Embassy Suites at Reserve Square.

Ongoing conversion into "The Bell Apartments" in 2024.

The 2nd-tallest building in University Circle after Artisan.

Formerly the New England Building and later known as the National City Bank Building.

Will become the 4th-tallest building in the city upon completion.

Original completion planned for 2022-2023.