PNC Tower - Cincinnati, Ohio - NRHP Historic Districts - Contributing Buildings on Waymarking.com

Long Description:
The PNC tower was completed in 1913 and at 151 meters was the fifth tallest building in the world and the tallest building outside of New York City. The building was designed by Garber & Woodward and Cass Gilbert. The building was originally the home office for the Union Central Life Insurance Company, who occupied the building until 1964 when they moved to a corporate complex in the suburbs.

The building was the tallest building in Cincinnati from 1913 until 1931 when it was surpassed by the Carew Tower. PNC Tower continues as the 2nd tallest building in Cincinnati and is occupied by the PNC Bank.

Name of Historic District (as listed on the NRHP): West Fourth Street Historic District Link to nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com page with the Historic District: [Web Link] Address: 1 West 4th Street Cincinnati OH How did you determine the building to be a contributing structure?: Other (Please explain in the Private Message field) NRHP Historic District Waymark (Optional): Not listed Optional link to narrative or database: Not listed

Recent Visits/Logs:

Date Logged Log User Rating   5/4/2011 archway visited it 9/6/2009 Queens Blessing visited it

View all visits/logs