National Register of Historic Places

Withrow High School

Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio
Listed
January 19, 1983
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
83001987

About this property

Withrow High School (originally East Side High School) is a public high school located on the east side of Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. It is part of the Cincinnati Public Schools. The school opened in 1919 and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. Frederick W. Garber's firm was involved in the school's design, known for its arching entry bridge, 114-foot (35 m) clock tower, plantings and trees, 27-acre (110,000 m2) campus, and large sports complex. Carole Black, former president and CEO of Lifetime Entertainment Services. Jimmie Dodd, former Disney Mousketeer and musician. Yancy Gates (born 1989), basketball player for Ironi Nahariya of the Israeli Premier League Ruth Lyons pioneer radio and television broadcaster Neil McElroy, former United States Secretary of Defense. Le'Donn Mathis, first CPS athlete drafted into professional rugby. The East Side High School; Cincinnati Ohio, Garber & Woodward Architects, Architectural record, Volume 51 By American Institute of Architects pages 329-337

Location

2488 Madison Rd.
Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio
39.14188, -84.45209

Categories

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Sources

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When was Withrow High School listed on the National Register?

Withrow High School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 19, 1983.

What type of historic resource is Withrow High School?

Withrow High School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Withrow High School?

The period of significance for Withrow High School is recorded as the industrial era.

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