National Register of Historic Places listings in downtown Cincinnati facts for kids

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Welcome to downtown Cincinnati, Ohio! This special part of the city is home to many amazing buildings and places that are important to history. These places are so special that they are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Think of it like a Hall of Fame for historic buildings and areas!

Downtown Cincinnati is the area south of Central Parkway, west of I-71 and I-471, and east of I-75. You can even see where these historic spots are on an online map.

Across all of Cincinnati, there are 276 places listed on the National Register. Out of these, 12 are extra special and are called National Historic Landmarks. Downtown Cincinnati has 60 of these important places, including 5 National Historic Landmarks! The rest of Cincinnati's historic places are listed in other parts of the city.

Historic Places in Downtown Cincinnati

Many buildings and areas in downtown Cincinnati have been recognized for their history and unique design. Here are some of the cool places you can find:

Famous Buildings and Landmarks

Carew Tower: This tall building is a National Historic Landmark. It's one of Cincinnati's most famous skyscrapers and was built in the 1930s. It's a great example of Art Deco style architecture.
Cincinnati City Hall: This beautiful building is where the city's government works. It was built in the late 1800s and has amazing architecture.
John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge: This famous bridge connects Cincinnati, Ohio, to Covington, Kentucky across the Ohio River. It was built by John A. Roebling, who also designed the Brooklyn Bridge! It's a National Historic Landmark.
Isaac M. Wise Temple: Also known as the Plum Street Temple, this is a very old and beautiful synagogue. It's a National Historic Landmark and has stunning architecture.
Taft Museum of Art: This museum is in a historic house that was once home to the Taft family. It's a National Historic Landmark and holds many amazing artworks.

Other Notable Historic Buildings

Many other buildings in downtown Cincinnati are also on the National Register of Historic Places. They show different styles of architecture and tell stories about the city's past.

Alkemeyer Commercial Buildings: These buildings on West Court Street are examples of early commercial architecture.
Brittany Apartment Building: Located on West 9th Street, this apartment building shows how people lived in the past.
Brunswick-Balke-Collender Building: This building on East 6th Street was once home to a company that made billiard tables and other items.
John Church Company Building: On East 4th Street, this building housed a well-known music company.
Cincinnati and Suburban Telephone Company Building: This building on West 7th Street was important for the city's early telephone services.
Cincinnati Enquirer Building: The former home of the Cincinnati Enquirer newspaper on Vine Street.
Cincinnati Gymnasium and Athletic Club: This building on Shillito Place was a place for sports and fitness in the city.
Court Street Firehouse: This historic fire station on West Court Street is now a museum!
Courtland Flats: These apartments on East Court Street are another example of historic living spaces.
Covenant First Presbyterian Church: A beautiful church located at 8th and Elm Streets.
Cuvier Press Club Building: This building on Garfield Place was a meeting spot for writers and journalists.
Tyler Davidson Fountain: A famous fountain on 5th Street that is a popular meeting place.
H. W. Derby Building: An old building on West 4th Street.
Doctors' Building: Located on Garfield Place, this building once housed many doctors' offices.
Fenwick Club Annex: This building on East 5th Street was part of a club for young men.
First National Bank Building: A historic bank building on East 4th Street.
Abraham J. Friedlander House: A historic house on West 9th Street.
Goodall Building: An old building on West 9th Street.
Gwynne Building: Located at 6th and Main Streets, this building has an interesting history.
Hooper Building: An old commercial building on West 4th Street.
Hotel Metropole: This historic hotel on Walnut Street has been transformed into the 21c Museum Hotel.
Ingalls Building: On East 4th Street, this building is famous for being one of the first reinforced concrete skyscrapers.
Krippendorf-Dittman Company: This building on Sycamore Street was home to a shoe manufacturing company.
Lombardy Apartment Building: Another historic apartment building on West 4th Street.
Main and Third Street Cluster: A group of historic buildings on Main and East 3rd Streets.
MAJESTIC: This is a historic showboat on the Ohio River, a National Historic Landmark that used to host plays and performances.
Newport Southbank Bridge: Also known as the "Purple People Bridge," this pedestrian bridge connects Cincinnati to Newport, Kentucky.
Palace Hotel: This historic hotel at 6th and Vine Streets is now known as The Cincinnatian Hotel.
Palace Theatre: A historic theater on East 6th Street.
Phoenix Building/Cincinnati Club: This building on Garfield Place and Race Street has served as a club and office space.
Phoenix Club: Another historic club building at 9th and Race Streets.
Police Station No. 2: An old police station building on Broadway.
Power Building: This building on East 8th Street is a historic commercial building.
Reakirt Building: Another historic building on East 6th Street.
Nathaniel Ropes Building: A historic building on Main Street.
St. Francis Xavier Church: A beautiful church on Sycamore Street.
Saint Peter in Chains Cathedral: A large and important cathedral on West 8th Street.
Saxony Apartment Building: Another historic apartment building on West 9th Street.
Cincinnati Times-Star Building: The former home of the Times-Star newspaper on Broadway.
Underwriters Salvage Corps: This building on East 8th Street was used by a special fire salvage company.
Union Trust Building: Also known as the Bartlett Building, this historic building is on East 4th Street.
United States Post Office and Court House: This building on East 5th Street is now called the Potter Stewart United States Courthouse.
Young Women's Christian Association of Cincinnati: The historic YWCA building at 9th and Walnut Streets.

Historic Districts

Some areas are so full of historic buildings that the whole neighborhood is listed as a "historic district."

Cincinnati East Manufacturing and Warehouse District: This area between East Court and East 8th Streets, and Broadway and Main Streets, was once a busy place for factories and warehouses.
East Fourth Street Historic District: This district includes several historic buildings on East 4th Street.
Lytle Park Historic District: This area includes Lytle Park and surrounding historic buildings.
Ninth Street Historic District: This district covers a section of 9th Street between Vine and Plum Streets.
Race Street Historic District: This area includes parts of Race, West 6th, and West 7th Streets.
West Fourth Street Historic District: This large district includes many historic buildings on West 4th Street and nearby streets.

These places help us remember and learn about Cincinnati's past. They are important parts of the city's heritage!

Images for kids

Alkemeyer Commercial Buildings
Brittany Apartment Building
Carew Tower
John Church Company Building
Cincinnati and Suburban Telephone Company Building
Cincinnati City Hall
Cincinnati East Manufacturing and Warehouse District
Cincinnati Enquirer Building
Cincinnati Gymnasium and Athletic Club
Court Street Firehouse
Courtland Flats
Covenant First Presbyterian Church
John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge
Cuvier Press Club Building
Tyler Davidson Fountain
H. W. Derby Building
Doctors' Building
East Fourth Street Historic District
Fenwick Club Annex
Abraham J. Friedlander House
Goodall Building
Gwynne Building
Hooper Building
Hotel Metropole
Ingalls Building
Krippendorf-Dittman Company
Lombardy Apartment Building
Lytle Park Historic District
Main and Third Street Cluster
MAJESTIC riverboat
Newport Southbank Bridge
Ninth Street Historic District
Palace Hotel (now The Cincinnatian Hotel)
Palace Theatre
Phoenix Building/Cincinnati Club
Phoenix Club
Plum Street Temple (Isaac M. Wise Temple)
Police Station No. 2
Power Building
Race Street Historic District
Nathaniel Ropes Building
St. Francis Xavier Church
Saint Peter in Chains Cathedral
Saxony Apartment Building
Taft Museum of Art
Cincinnati Times-Star Building
Underwriters Salvage Corps
Union Trust Building
United States Post Office and Court House
West Fourth Street Historic District
Young Women's Christian Association of Cincinnati

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