PNC Bank Building (Toledo, Ohio) facts for kids
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The PNC Bank Building is a very tall building, also known as a skyscraper, located in Downtown Toledo, Ohio. It stands about 368 feet (112 meters) high. This impressive building was finished in 1930. It is made of a steel frame and covered with light-colored limestone. The building shows off the cool and classic Art Deco style of architecture.
For 39 years, from 1930 to 1969, the PNC Bank Building was the tallest building in Toledo. It held this title until the Tower on the Maumee was built. Today, the PNC Bank Building is the third-tallest building in Toledo.
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Quick Facts About the PNC Bank Building
- When it was built: 1930
- How many floors: 29
- Tallest in the area: It was the tallest building in Northwest Ohio from 1930 to 1969. Now, it's the third tallest.
- Original cost: $5.5 million
- Who designed it: Mills, Rhines, Bellman & Nordhoff
- What it's made of: The outside is covered with Indiana limestone. The bottom part has dark Wisconsin black granite.
- Special features: The main entrance has a big arch that is 44 feet tall. Inside, you can see African mahogany wood and a green terrazzo floor.
A Look Back: The Building's History
The PNC Bank Building has had several names and owners over the years.
Early Days as The Ohio Bank Building
When the building was first finished in 1930, it was called The Ohio Bank Building. It was built by the Ohio Savings Bank And Trust company to be their main office. However, the bank only used the building for less than a year. They went out of business during the Great Depression, which was a very tough economic time.
The Owens-Illinois Era
In 1935, a company called Owens-Illinois Glass Company moved its main offices into the building. For many years, the building was known as the Owens-Illinois Building. There was even a large sign with the letters "O-I" on top of the building. Owens-Illinois stayed there until 1982 when they moved to a new building called One SeaGate.
When Owens-Illinois moved out, they gave their famous "O-I" sign to Owens Community College. A helicopter had to lift the huge sign off the building and move it to the college campus!
Changes in Bank Ownership
After Owens-Illinois left, the building was bought by Ohio Citizens Bank in 1982. The building's name then changed to the Ohio Citizens Bank Building.
Later, Ohio Citizens Bank joined with another bank called National City Bank. Because of this merger, the building's name changed again in 1992 to the National City Bank Building.
Restoration and New Owners
In 1997, Ohio Citizens Bank sold the building for $8.3 million. A group of investors, led by William Thees, bought it. The new owners worked hard to bring back the building's original beauty. They restored many of the old decorations, like the fancy plaster, gargoyles (stone carvings), terrazzo flooring, and travertine marble.
In 2008, a company called PNC Financial Services bought National City Bank. Because of this, the building's name was changed one last time in 2010 to the PNC Bank Building.
The building was sold again in 2017 for $9.6 million. The current owner is a company called PLT Holdings.
See also
In Spanish: PNC Bank Building (Toledo) para niños
