Wick Building
National Register of Historic Places

Wick Building

Youngstown, Mahoning County, Ohio
Listed
February 8, 1980
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
80003153

About this property

The Wick Building, also known as The Wick Tower, is a high rise structure and second tallest building in Youngstown, Ohio. Constructed by D. H. Burnham & Company in 1910, the structure contains 13 floors and rises to a height of 184 feet. It is a classic example of Chicago School architecture, and contains a row of arches at the crown. The Wick Building was the tallest building in the city until the construction of Metropolitan Tower in 1929. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 8, 1980.

Location

34 Federal Plaza West
Youngstown, Mahoning County, Ohio
41.10055, -80.65029

Categories

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Sources

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

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Questions about this property

When was Wick Building listed on the National Register?

Wick Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 8, 1980.

What type of historic resource is Wick Building?

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

What is the period of significance for Wick Building?

The period of significance for Wick Building is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1910.

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