Guilford Building
Formerly the site of Fort Washington, the location also once was occupied by a boardinghouse where Stephen Foster lived from 1846-1850. The building was named after Nathan Guilford who championed the idea of supporting public schools with a property tax.
Current OwnerWestern & Southern Life Insurance
Historic StatusPart of the Lytle Park Historic District listed on the NRHP in 1976.
Unique FeaturesThe building's dual entries were designed for access by girls on one end and boys on the other. The rooftop terraces served as playgrounds for the inner city school.
Original OwnerCincinnati Public Schools
Completion Date1914
Original FunctionPublic school
StyleItalian Renaissance
ArchitectFrederick W. Garber
421 E. Fourth St., Cincinnati, OH 45202
Renovation History
: Office building and fitness center
Office building and fitness center
ArchitectMSA Architects