National Register of Historic Places

Rockefeller Building

Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio
Listed
June 3, 1973
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
73001416

About this property

The Rockefeller Building is a historic high-rise office building in downtown Cleveland, Ohio, United States, that was built between 1903 and 1905 and sits at the corner of West 6th and Superior Avenue across from the Tower City Center complex. The building stands at a height of 212 ft. (64.62 m), rising 17 stories above the street and is named after the Standard Oil of Ohio founder John D. Rockefeller. The massively wide building acts as an entry point into the very popular and populated Warehouse District, Cleveland. In 1973, the building was put on the list of National Register of Historic Places. Rockefeller's companies were instrumental in helping shape Cleveland into an industrialized powerhouse. There are many places in the city and suburbs named after the man, including Rockefeller Park, the Rockefeller City Greenhouse, Rockefeller Lagoon, Rockefeller Center At, Rockefeller Road, and Rockefeller Avenue. However, his namesake building is the most lasting and recognizable epitaph to the Cleveland billionaire. Rockefeller was known in later life for his generosity towards his adoptive city; his legacy of either providing support to or directly funding Cleveland projects and parks is widely felt today. The building had been abandoned since the early 2020s; it was purchased by K & D Group in 2026.

Location

614 Superior Ave.
Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio
41.49801, -81.69737

Categories

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Sources

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When was Rockefeller Building listed on the National Register?

Rockefeller Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 3, 1973.

What type of historic resource is Rockefeller Building?

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

What is the period of significance for Rockefeller Building?

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

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