Time Hill facts for kids
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Gruen Watch Company-Time Hill
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North facade
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 Location in Ohio
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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.
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What is Time Hill?
Time Hill was finished in 1916. It was designed to be a perfect place for making watches. The building had large rooms where many watchmakers worked. They sat at special desks under tall ceilings with wooden beams that you could see.
Inside the Building
The main entrance area, called the lobby, was very grand. It was two stories tall! There was a beautiful staircase made of mahogany wood. A cozy fireplace, decorated with special tiles from the Rookwood Pottery Company, added to its charm.
Outside the Building
Time Hill sits on a raised area above McMillan Street. It has a steep, pointed roof that runs parallel to the street. The walls are made of brick and have decorative wooden beams, a style called half-timbering. The roof is covered with ceramic tiles. Today, there is an asphalt parking lot around the building. A newer, two-story part was added to the back, but it's mostly hidden because of how the land slopes.
Time Hill's Journey Through Time
After the Gruen Watch Company, Time Hill had other owners. In the 1990s, an insurance company moved in. They tried to make the inside look very modern, changing almost everything. But their plan didn't work out.
New Owners and New Purpose
After the insurance company left, the building was sold. Union Institute & University, a university that mostly teaches students online, bought Time Hill. They already owned a similar building nearby. The university needed more space as it grew, so they planned to make Time Hill their main headquarters.
Current Use
In 2008, Union Institute & University sold the building. Now, Time Hill is owned by Lighthouse Youth Services. This organization helps young people in the community.
A Special Recognition
Time Hill is a very special building. In 1996, it was officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's recognized as an important part of history. It earned this honor for two reasons: its role in local history and its unique and important architecture. Another building nearby, the Brummell Building, received the same honor twelve years earlier.
