National Register of Historic Places

Cincinnati Enquirer Building

Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio
Listed
November 13, 1985
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
85002787

About this property

The Cincinnati Enquirer Building is the former headquarters building of The Cincinnati Enquirer on Vine Street in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio. It was designed by the firm of Lockwood Greene and Company and completed in 1926. The newspaper had been published from premises on the same site since 1866. Built primarily of limestone, and measuring fourteen stories tall, the Enquirer Building was built to house both commercial offices and publishing facilities. Lockwood Greene's architects designed the building in a mixture of architectural styles; among its most distinctive features include the first-floor storefronts, the recessed central main entrance, and marble stonework with a Christmas tree with bronze details. The building is shown as the home of WKRP in the 1978-1982 television series WKRP in Cincinnati and its 1991-1993 sequel The New WKRP in Cincinnati. However, the building was referred to as the fictional Osgood R. Flimm Building. In 1975, the Enquirer Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places, due to its place in local history and architecture. The newspaper's printing facilities moved to a new property at the intersection of Western Avenue and Liberty Street in 1979, and the offices to 312 Elm Street in 1992. In 2015, the Cincinnati Enquirer Building was divided into two hotels, each containing over 100 rooms.

Location

617 Vine St.
Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio
39.10313, -84.51364

Categories

INDUSTRYARCHITECTURESOCIAL HISTORY
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Sources

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When was Cincinnati Enquirer Building listed on the National Register?

Cincinnati Enquirer Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 13, 1985.

What type of historic resource is Cincinnati Enquirer Building?

Cincinnati Enquirer Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Cincinnati Enquirer Building?

The period of significance for Cincinnati Enquirer Building is recorded as the industrial era.

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