Albee Arch

The arch was part of the façade of the Albee Theater that faced Fountain Square but was demolished in 1974 to make way for redevelopment. The façade was salvaged by the City, and the stone and terra cotta pieces were placed in a storage yard along the riverfront for future reuse.

Unique FeaturesThe repurposed arch serves as the symbolic entry to the City's historic district.
Original OwnerAlbee Theater
Completion Date1925
Original FunctionTheatre entry
ArchitectThomas W. Lamb
ContractorTurner Construction for the reconstruction of the arch on the Convention Center.
Fifth & Plum Streets, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Renovation History

1987 : Convention Center Plum Street entry
ArchitectCRS / BHDP