Hamilton County Department of Jobs and Family Services (Alms & Doepke Bldg.)
Built on the north side of the canal that is now Central Parkway, the store marked the growth of the city into the previously undesirable area that was pioneered by the development of Music Hall. When built, it was the second largest department store west of New York.
Current OwnerHamilton County
Original OwnerAlms and Doepke Dry Goods Company
Completion Date1878-97
Original Functiondepartment store complex
StyleFrench Second Empire
ArchitectSamuel Hannaford & Edwin Procter
ContractorMesser Construction (renovation)
1123 Sycamore St., Cincinnati, Ohio
Renovation History
1912 / 1995 : County offices
Chicago School County offices
ArchitectDaniel Burnham / GBBN