Scripps Center facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Scripps Center |
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| General information | |
| Status | Complete |
| Type | Office |
| Completed | 1990 |
| Height | 468 ft (143 m) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 36 |
| Lifts/elevators | 15 |
| Design and construction | |
| Developer | Duke Realty Corporation |
| Main contractor | Duke Construction |
The Scripps Center is a tall office building in Cincinnati, Ohio. It stands at 312 Walnut Street, right in the heart of the city's main business area. This building is 468 feet (about 143 meters) tall and has 35 floors.
When it was finished in 1990, the Scripps Center became the fourth tallest building in Cincinnati. For many years, it was the tallest building built in the city since the Carew Tower in 1931. Later, the Great American Tower at Queen City Square opened in 2011 and became the city's tallest building.
The Scripps Center has about 500,000 square feet of office space. It was designed by architects Hoover & Furr from Houston.
Home of the E. W. Scripps Company
The main office for the E. W. Scripps Company is located inside the Scripps Center. This company is well-known for its newspapers, TV stations, and other media businesses.
Fun Decorations for a Big Game
In 2015, Cincinnati hosted the Major League Baseball All-Star Game. To celebrate, the top of the Scripps Center was decorated in a really fun way! A giant hat and mustache were added to the building. This made it look like a baseball player from the 1800s, like the old Cincinnati Reds players.
Many people loved the decorations and wanted them to stay forever. However, the hat and mustache were removed after the game ended. During the game, TV cameras were also placed on the building's roof. These cameras helped show amazing views of the baseball game from above.
