Underwriters Salvage Corps

The building was home to the company that worked with both insurance companies and the fire department to save both lives and property. When a fire occurred, the employees who were treated as equals to fire fighters would rush to the site to protect goods from fire and water damage and remove them from the site if possible.

Historic StatusListed on NRHP on July 15, 1982
Unique FeaturesBuilt as a one story equipment building in 1889, the building was expanded vertically to provide dormitory and storage space.
Original OwnerUnderwriters Salvage Corps
Completion Date1889
StyleQueen Anne
ArchitectWilliam Schuberth
110 E. Eighth St., Cincinnati, OH 45202

Renovation History

1980s : The building was converted to office space.

The building was converted to office space.

ArchitectJones & Speer