List of tallest buildings in Cincinnati explained

This is a list of tallest buildings in Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.

Tallest buildings

This list ranks Cincinnati skyscrapers and high-rises that stand at least 200feet tall, based on standard height measurement. This includes spires and architectural details but does not include antenna masts. The "Year" column indicates the year in which a building was completed.

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1Great American Tower at Queen City Square665 (203)412011301 East 4th StreetThe 3rd-tallest building in Ohio and the tallest building in Cincinnati. Tallest building constructed in Cincinnati in the 2010s.
2Carew Tower574 (175)49193135 West 5th StreetThe 6th-tallest building in Ohio and the tallest building constructed in Cincinnati in the 1930s.[1]
3Fourth and Vine Tower495 (151)3119131 West 4th StreetThe 12th-tallest building in Ohio and the tallest building constructed in Cincinnati in the 1910s.[2] When completed was the fifth-tallest building in the world, and the tallest building in the world outside of New York City and Philadelphia.
4Scripps Center468 (143) 36 1990312 Walnut StreetThe 14th-tallest building in Ohio and the tallest building built in Cincinnati in the 1990s.
5Fifth Third Center423 (129)321969511 Walnut StreetThe 21st-tallest building in Ohio and the tallest building built in Cincinnati in the 1960s. Headquarters of Fifth Third Bank.
6Center at 600 Vine418 (127)301984600 Vine StreetThe 24th-tallest building in Ohio and the tallest building built in Cincinnati in the 1980s.
7First Financial Center410 (125)321992255 East 5th StreetThe 26th-tallest building in Ohio. Headquarters of First Financial Bank, Roto-Rooter, and Chemed.
8Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza372 (113)31193135 West 5th StreetThe 35th-tallest building in Ohio.
9Columbia Plaza368 (112)291984250 East 5th StreetThe 36th-tallest building in Ohio. Former headquarters of Chiquita.
10PNC Center354 (108)271979201 East 5th StreetTallest building built in Cincinnati in the 1970s.
11Atrium Two351 (107)281984221 East 4th Street
US Bank Tower (Cincinnati)351 (107)261981425 Walnut Street
1336 East Seventh322 (99)26198936 East 7th StreetDiscrepancies exist about the building's height. An Emporis estimate[3] lists the height as 349.86 feet, while another source[4] suggests that the building is 322 feet tall, and LiDAR measurements[5] indicate 323 feet.
Edgecliff Point322 (99)2419901201 Edgecliff PointIn East Walnut Hills. Not to be confused with The Edgecliff, a 231-foot structure residing nearby.
15320 (98) 25 19541014 Vine StreetHeadquarters of The Kroger Company.
16Macy's Building317 (97)2119787 7th StreetFormer Macy's headquarters.
17Enquirer Building312 (95)251992312 Elm Street
18525 Vine Center309 (95)231985525 Vine Street
19Terrace Plaza Hotel272 (83)19194915 West 6th Street
20Duke Energy Building269 (82)181929139 East 4th StreetDesigned by Cincinnati architectural firm Garber & Woodward and John Russell Pope.
21National City Tower (Cincinnati)263 (80)2019681 East 4th Street
22Hyatt Regency Cincinnati260 (79)231984151 West 5th Street
23Fourth & Walnut Center255 (78)191904105 East 4th StreetTallest building built in Cincinnati in the 1900s.
The American Building255 (78)18192830 East Central Parkway
25Bartlett Building252 (77)19190136 East 4th Street
Atrium One252 (77)201981221 East 4th Street
27Encore (Cincinnati)238 (73)172017716 Sycamore StreetPreviously known as 8th & Sycamore.[6]
28The Edgecliff231 (70)2619602200 Victory Parkway

Tallest under construction

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Convention Hotel300+262026Approved

Tallest approved or proposed

These buildings have either been approved, awaiting construction, or proposed to rise at least tall.

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FC Cincinnati Site Hotel250+192026Proposed
FC Cincinnati Site Apartments180+142026Proposed

Timeline of tallest buildings

This lists buildings that once held the title of tallest building in Cincinnati.

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ft (m)
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36 East 4th Street1901-1904252 (77)19
105 East 4th Street1904-1913255 (78)19
1 West 4th Street1913-1931495 (151)31[7]
35 West 5th Street1931-2010574 (175)49[8]
301 East 4th Street2010-present665 (203)41

See also

References

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Carew Tower . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20121104113411/http://www.emporis.com/building/carewtower-cincinnati-oh-usa . November 4, 2012 . August 3, 2013 . Emporis.com.
  2. Web site: PNC Tower . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20121104110209/http://www.emporis.com/building/pnctower-cincinnati-oh-usa . November 4, 2012 . August 3, 2013 . Emporis.com.
  3. Web site: 36 East Seventh, Cincinnati 122064 EMPORIS. https://web.archive.org/web/20190326000348/https://www.emporis.com/buildings/122064/36-east-seventh-cincinnati-oh-usa. dead. March 26, 2019. Emporis. 2019-03-26.
  4. Web site: 36 East Seventh Street - The Skyscraper Center. www.skyscrapercenter.com. 2019-03-26.
  5. Web site: NGA 133 US Cities. 2021-10-14.
  6. Web site: Eighth and Sycamore. https://web.archive.org/web/20160418200348/http://www.emporis.com/buildings/1249430/8th-sycamore-cincinnati-oh-usa. dead. April 18, 2016. Emporis.com. April 6, 2016.
  7. Web site: PNC Tower . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20121104110209/http://www.emporis.com/building/pnctower-cincinnati-oh-usa . November 4, 2012 . August 3, 2013 . Emporis.com.
  8. Web site: Carew Tower . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20121104113411/http://www.emporis.com/building/carewtower-cincinnati-oh-usa . November 4, 2012 . August 3, 2013 . Emporis.com.