1301 Western Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45203
(513) 287-7000
1301 Western Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45203
(513) 287-7000
Home to the country's fifth oldest Symphony Orchestra, second oldest Opera company and longest running choral festival in the Western hemisphere (the May Festival), Cincinnati's Music Hall has been a community gathering place for over 133 years.
The Hamilton County Memorial Hall was erected in 1908 to honor the Grand Army of the Republic and Spanish-American War veterans. The building was designed by Samuel Hannaford and Sons, the same architect who designed Cincinnati’s Music Hall. Memorial Hall is the finest of Cincinnati’s Beaux Arts buildings. Memorial Hall’s design includes typical Beaux Arts features including its symmetrical facade, monumental stairs, paired Corinthian columns outside, large round-arched window openings and statuary. Topping the columns are statues of pioneers, and soldiers and sailors from the Revolutionary through the Spanish-American War, as well as figures of Mars, the Roman God of War. The building’s interior, with corridors finished in white marble, is beautiful and majestic. It includes a virtually unaltered performance auditorium, with excellent acoustics and audience seating for 600 in the orchestra and balcony sections, two large reception/rehearsal rooms, office space and kitchen area. The performance hall reflects a strong sense of patriotic pride and idealism. Rows of electric light bulbs, a novelty at thetime of construction, are set in golden rosettes on the stage’s proscenium arch. Inscribed between the rows are words of ethical living: patriotism, wisdom, integrity and will. Above the stage is a mural of an eagle holding an American flag. Memorial Hall is located in Cincinnati's historic Over-the-Rhine neighborhood which was originally settled in the mid 1800’s. Over-the-Rhine is undergoing a revitalization which is bringing new residents and new life to the neighborhood in the form of new restaurants, shops and other developments such as the recent completion of an award-winning building for Cincinnati's School for the Creative and Performing Arts located just one block from Memorial Hall. Listed on the National Registry of Historical Places in 1978, Memorial Hall is located adjacent to Cincinnati's 134-year-old Music Hall, the “home” of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Cincinnati Ballet, Cincinnati Opera and Cincinnati May Festival. These three treasured Cincinnati cultural and performing arts institutions – Music Hall, the School for the Creative and Performing Arts and Memorial Hall – border Washington Park dedicated in 1861. This eight acre urban park has recently undergone a $48 million renovation completed in mid-summer 2012.
The Fire Museum of Greater Cincinnati highlights the significant contributions that Cincinnati has made to the firefighting profession. Our mission is to share and celebrate the history of firefighting in Cincinnati, while providing a unique fire-safety education experience. Our vision is to bring the traditions of firefighting to life—in a museum that helps save lives.
The Hamilton County Memorial Building, more commonly called Memorial Hall, is located at Elm & Grant Streets, in Cincinnati, Ohio. The building is next to Cincinnati's Music Hall and across from Washington Park in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood. It was built by the Grand Army of the Republic and Hamilton County in 1908, as a memorial to the military of the city and county. The building was built in the Beaux-Arts style. The auditorium is still used for many functions. It is home to the American Classical Music Hall of Fame and Museum.Constructed according to a design by Samuel Hannaford and Sons, the Memorial Building was intended to commemorate members of all branches of the U.S. armed services, as well as the pioneers who had established the United States. The hall contains a 610-seat theater that was designed for speaking, but is also used as a musical venue. It is the longtime home of the Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra. The theater's small size produces a sense of intimacy among the audience, and its acoustics are exceptional: words spoken on stage in a normal voice can easily be understood even at the back of the balcony.In late 1978, the Memorial Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places, qualifying for inclusion both because of its architecture and because of its place in the area's history. Its location on Washington Park places it in the historic district that embraces most of Over-the-Rhine, which was added to the Register five years after the Memorial Building was individually added.
Police Station Five was a historic police station in the West End neighborhood of Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. Constructed in the 1890s to serve both regular police and the city's patrol service, it was named a historic site in the late twentieth century, but historic designation was unable to save it from destruction.
The Apostolic Bethlehem Temple Church is a historic church building in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood of Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. A German Gothic Revival structure built in 1868, it was constructed as the home of the German Evangelical and Reformed Church, Cincinnati's oldest German Reformed Church. Founded in 1814, the church changed its name to "St. John's German Protestant Church" in 1874, although it remained in the German Reformed Church. This situation continued until 1924, when it departed for the American Unitarian Association and changed its name to "St. John's Unitarian Church." Little more than twenty years later, the congregation abandoned its old building, leaving it vacant until it was purchased by the present owners, a Pentecostal church.The church building is a rectangular two-story structure facing to the east. Worshippers enter through doors in a prominent tower that occupies the center of the façade. Such a tower is characteristic of the German Gothic churches that this church was built to emulate, as are the transepts on either side of the tower.Located at 1205 Elm Street, the church lies on the edge of the city's Over-the-Rhine neighborhood. Among the properties surrounding it are Music Hall, located at 1243 Elm Street, and a community park whose southwestern corner lies on the other side of Elm Street. In 1973, the church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places because of its place in local history and because of its distinctive and well-preserved historic architecture. Ten years later, most of Over-the-Rhine was added to the Register as a historic district, and the Apostolic Bethlehem Temple Church qualified as one of its hundreds of contributing properties.
The Lombardy Apartment Building is a historic apartment building in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. A Victorian structure erected in 1885, it is a seven-story building with a metal-covered Mansard roof, built with brick walls and a stone foundation. Constructed by the firm of Thomas Emery's Sons, Cincinnati's leading real estate developers during the 1880s, it was one of the earliest large apartment buildings erected in the city. It is one of four large apartment complexes erected by the Emerys during the 1880s; only the Brittany and the Lombardy Apartment Buildings have endured to the present day. Both the Lombardy and the Brittany were built in 1885 according to designs by Samuel Hannaford; at that time, his independent architectural practice was gaining great prominence in the Cincinnati metropolitan area.Among the distinctive elements of the Lombardy's architecture are plentiful pilasters with Corinthian-style capitals, an elaborate cornice and brackets, and multiple balconies of wrought iron. Although the walls are primarily brick, they are decorated with elements of sandstone, along with limestone details and projections.
The Isaac M. Wise Temple is the historic synagogue erected for Rabbi Isaac Mayer Wise and his congregation in Cincinnati, Ohio. Wise was the founder of American Reform Judaism. The temple building was designed by prominent Cincinnati architect James Keys Wilson. Its design was inspired by the Alhambra at Granada. The temple is located at 720 Plum Street in Cincinnati, Ohio and was built by members of the Lodge Street Synagogue. It was built chiefly during the Civil War, at a cost of $275,000. The temple was dedicated on Friday, August 24, 1866 and is among the oldest synagogue buildings still standing in the United States. The temple is across Plum Street from the historic Saint Peter In Chains Cathedral and next to the site of the former St. Paul Episcopal Cathedral, which was torn down in 1937. In 1972, the Plum Street Temple was placed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Ohio National Guard Armory is a registered historic building in Cincinnati, Ohio, listed in the National Register on March 3, 1980. It was designed by Samuel Hannaford who won a competition for the design, beating out Charles Crapsey and others. This Building has been demolished.Historic usesMilitary Facility
Neil Luken started working at Findlay Market at age 12, when his brother Mike opened Luken's Fish and Poultry in 1978. When it came time to go to college he studied accounting and worked as an accountant for three years. But he came back to the Market because, as he says, it was just in his blood. With his business background, he confidently took over Charles Bare and Sons Meats 1995. He bought the stand from Tony and Joe Bare, who were third-generation merchants. Their father was Charles Bare, Jr. Their grandfather, Charles Bare, Sr., opened the stand in 1909. Neil describes his stand as full-service. He isn't known for any one specialty, but rather as a merchant who offers a full line of high quality meat at a very good price. This is the stand to visit if you're into grilling. He's got it all: steaks, chops, burgers, ribs, chicken, and sausages. Here's where you can get Choice beef from Oklahoma cattle. It's also where you can pick up lunchmeats and cheeses. And in case you were wondering, turkeys do have tails. That's another product he offers. Neil is the chairman of the Findlay Market Opening Day Parade, which the merchants' association sponsors each year for the Cincinnati Reds. He's been doing that since 1998. As chairman he does just about everything to produce the event, which has been an annual Cincinnati tradition since 1919. He even gets to decide who will be Grand Marshal every year. Neil tells great stories about the parade. One of his favorites is about the year they held the Opening Day Parade, but there was no Opening Day. The players were on strike and the leagues had lined up replacement players for the season. At the last minute, however, the leagues canceled plans for a season of replacement players. But, since everything was set up and ready to go for the parade, they went ahead with it. It was one of the best attended parades ever. And the next day, the parade was on the front page of the Wall Street Journal. That wasn't the only year the parade marched on without a game afterwards. Once, over the protests of owner Marge Schott, the National League scheduled a night game as the Reds' season opener. So the Reds played at night and the next day Cincinnati had its Findlay Market Opening Day Parade. Neil chooses to make his living at the market because he says the atmosphere can't be found anywhere else in Cincinnati. He has customers who have known him since he was a kid. They ask about his family. If he's in a bad mood they call him on it. And if he says, "Hey, I'm not here to entertain you," he knows they'll be back next week. They know he'll be there too, bad mood or good, providing quality meat and service at a great price. What can he do? It's in his blood.
Saint Peter in Chains Cathedral is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cincinnati.
The Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal, originally Cincinnati Union Terminal, is a passenger railroad station in the Queensgate neighborhood of Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. After the decline of railroad travel, most of the building was converted to other uses, and now houses museums, theaters, and a library, as well as special travelling exhibitions.
Ohio National Guard Armory is a registered historic building in Cincinnati, Ohio, listed in the National Register on March 3, 1980. It was designed by Samuel Hannaford who won a competition for the design, beating out Charles Crapsey and others. This Building has been demolished.
Our Lady of Mercy High School is a registered historic building in Cincinnati, Ohio, listed in the National Register on March 3, 1980. The creator of this school is Samuel Hannaford
Police Station Five was a historic police station in the West End neighborhood of Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. Constructed in the 1890s to serve both regular police and the city's patrol service, it was named a historic site in the late twentieth century, but historic designation was unable to save it from destruction.
The Lombardy Apartment Building is a historic apartment building in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. A Victorian structure erected in 1885, it is a seven-story building with a metal-covered Mansard roof, built with brick walls and a stone foundation. Constructed by the firm of Thomas Emery's Sons, Cincinnati's leading real estate developers during the 1880s, it was one of the earliest large apartment buildings erected in the city. It is one of four large apartment complexes erected by the Emerys during the 1880s; only the Brittany and the Lombardy Apartment Buildings have endured to the present day. Both the Lombardy and the Brittany were built in 1885 according to designs by Samuel Hannaford; at that time, his independent architectural practice was gaining great prominence in the Cincinnati metropolitan area. Among the distinctive elements of the Lombardy's architecture are plentiful pilasters with Corinthian-style capitals, an elaborate cornice and brackets, and multiple balconies of wrought iron. Although the walls are primarily brick, they are decorated with elements of sandstone, along with limestone details and projections.
Police Station No. 7 is a registered historic building in Cincinnati, Ohio, listed in the National Register on May 18, 1981.
At Nazca we appreciate the culture and history that Cincinnati has to offer. We restore buildings to their prime whenever possible, or, when a building cannot be historically restored, the renovation is always geared toward clean, tasteful upgrades. We’re proud of our buildings, whether they are a one family house or a six bedroom apartment. We are always working to create a clean, safe image of Cincinnati century home neighborhoods. Our staff is friendly and willing to help with any issues you may have. Our tenants have consistently returned, or given great recommendations to others who have also come to live with us. We encourage tenants who have a sense of community to live together in some of our units and welcome new groups all the time. If you are an artist, from a certain cultural group, or just have a great group of friends Nazca is the right place to come for your housing needs. Many times, groups will continue to rent year after year in the same building. As some leave, new tenants who are good friends of theirs will come to take their place.
Ohio's oldest brick house is a museum about the built environment. House tours talk about the family that built the house and lived in it for 75 years and the changes to the West End during that time. We host exhibits related to architecture, historic preservation, building trades, construction technologies, and building materials.
The Fire Museum of Greater Cincinnati highlights the significant contributions that Cincinnati has made to the firefighting profession. Our mission is to share and celebrate the history of firefighting in Cincinnati, while providing a unique fire-safety education experience. Our vision is to bring the traditions of firefighting to life—in a museum that helps save lives.