National Register of Historic Places

National Town and Country Club

Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio
Listed
October 30, 2003
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
03001102

About this property

Fenn Tower is a 22-story skyscraper in Cleveland, Ohio. It is owned by Cleveland State University. It was built for the National Town and Country Club, but was only used for one event before closing. It was originally known as the National Town and Country Club before being sold. It was purchased by Fenn College in 1937 for $250,000. It is currently being used as student housing. It is the second tallest structure on the Cleveland State campus, second to Rhodes Tower. The tower was named after Sereno Peck Fenn (one of three principal founders of Sherwin-Williams), whom Fenn College was named after. Fenn Tower is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the National Town and Country Club. It was originally furnished by Rorimer-Brooks Studios, Inc. Originally where the Fenn Gym and The Ellwood H. Fisher Swimming Pool were located, they were removed during the 2005 renovation.

Location

2401 Euclid Ave.
Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio
41.50240, -81.67207

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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

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When was National Town and Country Club listed on the National Register?

National Town and Country Club was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 30, 2003.

What type of historic resource is National Town and Country Club?

National Town and Country Club is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for National Town and Country Club?

The period of significance for National Town and Country Club is recorded as the industrial era.

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