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Plaza Apartments (Cleveland, Ohio) is located in Cleveland
Plaza Apartments (Cleveland, Ohio)
Location in Cleveland
Plaza Apartments (Cleveland, Ohio) is located in Ohio
Plaza Apartments (Cleveland, Ohio)
Location in Ohio
Plaza Apartments (Cleveland, Ohio) is located in the United States
Plaza Apartments (Cleveland, Ohio)
Location in the United States
Location 3206 Prospect Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Built 1901
Architect Steffens, Searles & Hirsh
MPS Upper Prospect MRA
NRHP reference No. 84000233
Added to NRHP November 1, 1984

The Plaza Apartments is a historic five-story apartment building located in the Central neighborhood of Cleveland, Ohio, United States. It was built in 1901 and designed by the architectural firm of Steffens, Searles & Hirsh. This firm created many apartment buildings for middle-class families in the Cleveland area around the early 1900s.

About the Plaza Apartments

The building's outside is mostly made of brick. It also has stone details on the exterior, and its foundation is built from strong stone. The Plaza Apartments was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 1, 1984. It was recognized mainly for its special architectural design.

A Historic Neighborhood

The Plaza Apartments is surrounded by other important old buildings. It was included in the National Register as part of the "Upper Prospect Multiple Resource Area." This means it's part of a group of historic places in that area. For example, the Jeremiah Ensworth House, which is also listed on the Register, is right next door.

Plaza Apartments Today

The building is located very close to the Cleveland State University campus, only about 400 meters away. The Plaza Apartments is still an active apartment building today. Even though it's still used for homes, its name has changed to "Plaza Suites."

A Hub for Creativity

During the 1970s and 1980s, the Plaza Apartments was known as a creative spot in Cleveland. Many artists and musicians gathered there, making it an important center for the city's arts and music scene during those years.

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