Time Hill facts for kids
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| Location | 401 East McMillan Street, Cincinnati, Ohio |
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| Area | 0.2 acres (0.081 ha) |
| Built | 1916 |
| Architect | Guy Channing Burroughs; Burroughs and Deeken |
| Architectural style | Tudor Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 96000219 |
| Added to NRHP | February 29, 1996 |
Time Hill is a very old and important building in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. It used to be the main office for the Gruen Watch Company, a famous watchmaking business. This historic building has a unique look and an interesting past. It was added to a special list of important places in 1996.
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What is Time Hill?
Time Hill was built in 1916. It was designed to be a perfect place for watchmakers. The building had big rooms with high ceilings. In these rooms, skilled workers would sit at their desks. They carefully made watches by hand.
Inside the Building
The main entrance area, called the lobby, was very grand. It was two stories tall. A beautiful staircase made of mahogany wood stood out. There was also a fireplace decorated with special tiles. These tiles came from the Rookwood Pottery Company, which was also famous in Cincinnati.
Outside the Building
Time Hill sits on a small hill above McMillan Street. It has a steep roof with pointed ends, called a gabled roof. The roof is covered with ceramic tiles. The walls are made of brick. They also have wooden beams on the outside, a style called half-timbering. This makes the building look like an old English house. Today, there is a modern two-story part added to the back. It blends in well because of how the ground slopes.
Who Owned Time Hill?
Over the years, Time Hill has had a few different owners. Each owner used the building for new purposes.
From Watches to Offices
After the Gruen Watch Company, an insurance company moved into Time Hill in the 1990s. They tried to change the inside to be a modern office. They removed many of the original parts. But their plans did not work out.
A New School Home
Later, the building was sold to Union Institute & University. This university teaches many students online. They needed more space than their other building across the street. Union Institute & University wanted to make Time Hill their main headquarters.
Lighthouse Youth Services
In 2008, the university sold Time Hill again. The new owner was Lighthouse Youth Services. This organization helps young people in the community.
Why is Time Hill Important?
Time Hill is considered a very important building. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it is a special place in American history.
A Place in History
The building earned its spot on this list for two main reasons. First, it played a big part in the local history of Cincinnati. It was home to a major watch company. Second, its unique Tudor Revival architecture is historically important. This style makes the building stand out. The building across the street, the Procter and Collier-Beau Brummell Building, was also recognized as important years earlier.
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