Cincinnati City Hall
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The first city hall in this location was built in 1852, but it was torn down in 1888 to make way for the current building which cost $1,610,000. The building was constructed by the David Hummel Company of Cincinnati using stone from Wisconsin, Ohio, Missouri and Indiana. The stained glass windows depict Cincinnatus, the ancient Roman citizen for whom the city of Cincinnati is named. To the founders of Cincinnati, Cincinnatus symbolized the ideal citizen; one who leaves his own work to serve as military leader when needed and then chooses to return to civilian life. The stained glass windows also illustrate Cincinnati’s early history including; the way the settlers traveled, the work of building houses, the Northwest Territory, and the importance of religion, as well as the reference to Cincinnati as the Queen City. For additional information on Cincinnati City Hall visit: http://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/council/welcome-to-city-hall/city-hall-history/
The first city hall in this location was built in 1852, but it was torn down in 1888 to make way for the current building which cost $1,610,000. The building was constructed by the David Hummel Company of Cincinnati using stone from Wisconsin, Ohio, Missouri and Indiana. The stained glass windows depict Cincinnatus, the ancient Roman citizen for whom the city of Cincinnati is named. To the founders of Cincinnati, Cincinnatus symbolized the ideal citizen; one who leaves his own work to serve as military leader when needed and then chooses to return to civilian life. The stained glass windows also illustrate Cincinnati’s early history including; the way the settlers traveled, the work of building houses, the Northwest Territory, and the importance of religion, as well as the reference to Cincinnati as the Queen City. For additional information on Cincinnati City Hall visit: http://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/council/welcome-to-city-hall/city-hall-history/
Courtesy of the Library of Congress, HABS OHIO,31-CINT,15—1
This photo shows Cincinnati City Hall which is located at 801 Plum Street. The main building is four and a half stories with a nine story clock tower. The first city hall in this location was built in 1852, but it was torn down in 1888 to make way for the current building.
Questions:
- What buildings are in the picture?
- What is the significance of each building?