Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce Building
One of the most important buildings constructed in the 19th Century in Cincinnati, the building had a raw power that spoke of substance and permanance. While Richardson's work was inspired by Medieval architecture, his designs were seen as representative of one of the first uniquely American styles. The building was destroyed by a fire in 1911. Richardson's designs inspired Hannaford's design of the Cincinnati City Hall building.
Historic StatusPHOTO CREDITS:CINCNNATI MUSEUM CENTER Title:Chamber of Commerce Building, 4th and Vine Creator:Rombach & Groene Date:1889 Collection:Rombach & Groene Collection (SC#296) Image No.:SC#296-313 Item Type:Glass negative. Description: In 1911 fire destroyed the Chamber of Commerce Building, leaving the site clear for the construction of the Union Central Life Insurance Building or Union Trust Tower in 1913.
Unique FeaturesA monument to HH Richardson and the building was constructed in 1972 in Burnet Woods out of stones that were recovered from the building after the fire.
Public AccessThe building was destroyed in a fire in 1911.
Resourceshttp://library.cincymuseum.org/starweb/photos/servlet.starweb?path=photos/photo-session.web
Original OwnerCincinnati Chamber of Commerce
Completion Date1886
Original FunctionHeadquarters building
StyleRichardsonian Romanesque
ArchitectHH Richardson
1 W. Fourth St., Cincinnati, OH 45202
Renovation History
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Destroyed in a fire in 1911, the images shown were provided by the Cincinnati Museum Center from the Cincinnati History Library and Archives. You can check out additional images and resources at http://library.cincymuseum.org.