National Historic Landmark

Cincinnati Music Hall

Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio
Listed
January 25, 1970
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
70000496

About this property

Music Hall, commonly known as Cincinnati Music Hall, is a concert hall in Cincinnati, Ohio, completed in 1878. It serves as the home for the Cincinnati Ballet, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Cincinnati Opera, May Festival Chorus, and the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra. In January 1975, it was recognized as a National Historic Landmark by the U.S. Department of the Interior for its distinctive Venetian Gothic architecture. The building was designed with a dual purpose – to house musical activities in its central auditorium and industrial exhibitions in its side wings. It is located at 1241 Elm Street, across from the historic Washington Park in Over-the-Rhine, minutes from the center of the downtown area. In addition to classical music, the venue has also hosted pop/rock recording artists. Music Hall was built over a pauper's cemetery, which has helped fuel its reputation as one of the most haunted places in America. In June 2014, Music Hall was included on the National Trust for Historic Preservation's annual list of America's 11 most endangered historic places. After being closed for over a year for a $143 million renovation, Music Hall was reopened in 2017.

Location

1243 Elm St.
Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio
39.10946, -84.51897

Categories

ARCHITECTUREPERFORMING ARTS
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Battles

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When was Cincinnati Music Hall listed on the National Register?

Cincinnati Music Hall was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 25, 1970.

What type of historic resource is Cincinnati Music Hall?

Cincinnati Music Hall is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Cincinnati Music Hall a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Cincinnati Music Hall has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Cincinnati Music Hall?

The period of significance for Cincinnati Music Hall is recorded as the industrial era.

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