Ninth Street Historic District facts for kids
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Ninth Street Historic District
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| Location | 9th St. between Vine and Plum Sts., Cincinnati, Ohio |
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| Area | 9 acres (3.6 ha) |
| Architect | Walter & Wilson; Et al. |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival, Italianate, Queen Anne |
| NRHP reference No. | 80003067 |
| Added to NRHP | November 25, 1980 |
The Ninth Street Historic District is a special area in Cincinnati, Ohio, filled with old and important buildings. It's located right in the northern part of downtown. Most of these buildings were built between 1840 and 1890. This was a time when Cincinnati was growing very fast!
The district covers a few blocks of Ninth Street, from Plum Street to Vine Street. There are 44 buildings here that are considered historic. They help make the district unique and important.
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What Makes Ninth Street Special?
Ninth Street is one of the few streets in Cincinnati that still has so many buildings from the 1800s. Even though they were built over many years, they look quite similar. You can see different styles of architecture here.
Popular Building Styles
The buildings in the Ninth Street Historic District show off three main types of architecture:
- Queen Anne: This style often has towers, turrets, and decorative details.
- Italianate: These buildings usually have tall, narrow windows and decorative brackets under the roof.
- Greek Revival: This style looks like ancient Greek temples, with columns and grand entrances.
A City for Walking
Back when these buildings were constructed, Cincinnati was a city where people walked everywhere. The buildings in the district show this. You can find all sorts of structures, like shops, homes, and apartment buildings, all close together.
Important Buildings in the District
Some buildings in the Ninth Street Historic District are extra famous. They were even added to the National Register of Historic Places before the whole district was!
Famous Buildings to See
- Abraham J. Friedlander House: A historic home.
- Brittany Apartment Building: An old apartment building.
- Saxony Apartment Building: Another historic apartment building.
- Phoenix Club: A notable club building.
These four buildings were recognized as historic between May 1979 and March 1980. Just eight months after the last one was added, the entire Ninth Street Historic District also got this special honor. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 25, 1980.
