Taft Museum
The building is considered one of the finest examples of Federal-style residential architecture. Since being donated by the Taft family to the people of Cincinnati as a museum, the home has been decorated and furnished to reflect the style at the time it was originally built.
Historic StatusListed on NRHP on January 29, 1973.
Unique FeaturesThe internal courtyard serves as a focus for the original house and the new exhibition space.
Public AccessOpen Tuesday thru Friday 11-4, Saturday and Sunday 11-5
Original OwnerMartin Baum (1820-1830), Nicholas Longworth (1830-1863), David Sinton (1863-1900), Charles Phelps Taft (1900-1930)
Completion Date1820
Original Functionresidence
StyleFederal
ArchitectBenjamin Latrobe or James Hoban
316 Pike St., Cincinnati, OH 45202
Renovation History
1887 / 1932 / 2004 : Addition of a wing by the Sintons (1887) / conversion to art museum (1932) / museum expansion including a new entrance, program spaces, and a new special exhibition room (2004).
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ArchitectWilliam Martin Aiken (1887 addition) / Garber & Woodward (1932 conversion to museum) / Ann Beha Architects/KZF Design (2004 renovation and expansion)