Nomination for Carew Tower

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1. Name street & number city, town - vicinity of _ state 3. Classification X unoccupied - agriculture . museum X building(s) X private & commercial - park _ structure _ both - work in progress _ educational - private residence .entertainment X yes: restricted . scientific - yes: unrestricted .military - other: 4. Owner of Property 5. Location of Legal Description .

federal depository for survey records 812 Dayton St., Cincinnati 039 1978 Location Hamilton Category Accessible county code date Cincinnati government Ownership historic site 2nd district religious object industrial congressional district Public Acquisition being considered Miami Purchase Association Status public Inventory-Nomination Form 061 transportation Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service Present Use Type all entries-complete applicable sections National Register of Historic Places See instructions in How to Complete National Register Forms 6. Representation in Existing Surveys in process date entered United States Department of the Interior For HCRS use only Ohio FHR-8-300 (11-78) received JUN 2 5 1982 and/or common Carew Tower - Netherland Hotel . not for publication county local courthouse, registry of deeds, etc. Hamilton County Courthouse Ohio 45214 Ohio 45202 7.

Description X excellent A original site X altered - moved _ fair porting an office tower of 48 floors, a hotel 30 stories in height central bay of the east facade, is two stories in height and leads elevated walkway pierces a bay, at the second floor, on the east complex.

Condition date ruins unexposed exhibits the distinctive characteristics and details associated with emphasis with the use of variegated smooth piers and spandrels Check one the decorative band are two semicircular columns of varying height lacing oval motif with limestone coping across the east and north are accentuated by fluted piers separating paired recessed windows Complex is composed of a common base, five stories in height sup- ment with simple small brackets below the sills and decorative The.windows are enframed by simple white brass surrounds with guished by the use of a central recessed wall composed of six bays (See Continuation Sheet) The upper floors of the Carew Tower exhibit a vertical The multi-functional Carew Tower - Netherland Hotel the Art Deco style. Describe the present and original (if known)physical appearance

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framing bays that have a vertical alignment to the yellow brick The base of the Carew Tower exhibits a first floor with above the l5th floor where a one-bay setback rises for another five . deteriorated _ unaltered - good separated by a decorative rectangular panel. Flanking each side of flush until the 38th floor. Above this, a series of setbacks appear in rapid succession to be capped by an observation platform on the facade. reeding. The third through fifth floors This fenestration is terminated black polished granite pierced by large single-pane display windows. stretched wings rests atop a globe supported by foliated decoration. This connects the Carew Tower to the new Westin Hotel spandrels and setbacks.The east upper floor facade is distin- capped by palmette ornamentation. recessed 2 bays back from the wings.

and blind panels.The upper trim of the base exhibits an inter- The second floor wall material is composed of smooth A low pediment serves as a back drop to the eagle.A portion of the Carew Tower, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio Item number 7 details as the east, except the number of bays are reduced, thus of the north facade, is composed of a greatly altered first floor to line, terminate the base treatment. the wall detail. garage entrance. backs. Page facade.

received Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service date entered Inventory-Nomination Form flat rectangular canopy.A similar treatment exists over the floriated course to be capped by the interlacing elliptical stone single course of vertical channels below the parapet completes line is accentuated by a decorative course composed of foliated The entrance to the Arcade is articulated by a large The upper story detail is similar to that of the Carew Continuation sheet National Register of Historic Places wall treatment, exhibit seven large multi-paned, rectangular windows, United States Department of the Interior and west, created by the multi-bay treatment of the north and south The base treatment of the wings on the north facade story spandrels are gilded, adding a distinctive element of the Art The west facade of the base is that paired 1/1 windows are present above the decorative swags.A course similar to the east facade of the Carew Tower.

the skywalk into the facade at the second floor has altered the For HCRS use only The base of the Netherland the interior portion FHR-8-300 Deco style. accommodate display windows and signage for Pogue's and smaller extending through both floors to be capped by stylized eagle with Tower exhibiting setbacks and vertical accentuation of the spandrels retail establishments. The orientation of the hotel is east creating a vertical emphasis.T The second and third floors, with limestone The west facade of the Carew Tower is largely the same Carew Tower, Hamilton County, Ohio Item number 7 Page received The interior of the Carew Tower has changed throughout Inventory-Nomination Form Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service importance of the Complex.

The arcade, extending lengthwise through the base, wall treatment is travertine with undulating bays pierced by storefronts has intruded into the arcade and diminished some of and silver metallic construction adds to the Art Deco treatment. the original Art Deco detailing, principally the pilasters and tinctive for its use of incised floral and bird patterns on the The office spaces today can be categorized as those reflecting is accentuated by the tall polychromic Rookwood tile panels with from diamond-shaped fixtures reflecting up to a diamond-shaped distinctive interior designed spaces, typical modern and efficient the years to meet the needs of its tenants and to modernize.

date entered and doorways are emphasized with the use of a zig-zag silver metal tive space with significant motifs and contributes to the overall west facades exhibit three bays while the north and south are The distinctive detailing is largely free from alteration.The raised higher than the entrance lobbies, and this vertical emphasis United States Department of the Interior different taste, style and images. National Register of Historic Places Continuation sheet are used that are found on the Carew Tower and Netherland Hotel. to one side and disrupted a portion of the tile. Display windows The lower arcade connects the Carew Tower and hotel Through the years, modernization to Pogue's and other The garage tower rests atop the same base and is oriented For HCRS use only FHR-8-300 (11-78) Architecturally, the vertical metallic motif above it.

However, the arcade remains a distinc- The significant interior significance. The varied interiors reflect largely void of fenestration. The same wall treatment and material to the garage and provides additional shopping and office space. illumination reflecting off the metal ceiling.Minor lighting comes elevator doors and caps.The stylized mail box with eagle in relief wall treatment.Lighting is characterized by a zig-zag motif with original wall treatment.H Carew Tower, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio Item number 7 Page 3 Most recently used as a restaurant, the Palm Court is received Continuation sheet date entered Inventory-Nomination Form Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service fluted center panel that diffuses the florescent lighting. segmental arched display windows with silver metallic surrounds.

geometric and floral patterns are found at air registers, rails and rosewood wall treatment is highlighted by rosewood spandrels at the bronze-colored swags and floral bouquet motifs. lobby exhibit rosewood with central fluting atop a marble base. broken by large cross panels. Large foliated bronze light fixtures with indirect lighting adorn palm leaf indirect light fixtures descending in size to the ceiling. geometric motif.Below this hangs a large stylized palm leaf ceiling panels of pastoral and recreation scenes terminate the bays. A high ceiling at a middle landing exhibits a mural dedicated to The scenes are enframed by a gilded foliated and geometric motif. National Register of Historic Places the traveler and enframed by a richly decorated gilded floral and the same floral and bird motif that exists in the arcade.

United States Department of the Interior cornice exhibits a pseudo dentil course capped by a decorative The landing at the main lobby is paneled in rosewood mezzanine level with a stylized female nude riding a dolphin.Ten ceiling trim are divided into five bays on each side wall.The For HCRS use only FHR8-300 (11-78) treatment for functional spaces such as room clerk, credit, hat The The Netherland Hotel exhibits extremely significant The silver stair handrails exhibit The main entrance Decorative floral motifs in rectangular panels are found below distinguished by a mixture of Art Deco details. The landings exhibit large floriated urns and with fluting accentuating the wall detail. The square columns on the main are found.Larger three-part display windows with decorative trim fixture the color of bronze. various door and window surrounds. fixtures illuminate the area.

The ceiling also exhibits a decorative fluted band The elevator lobby exhibits Stylized leaf light The staircase walls are of imported The ceiling is trimmed panels above the piers and wall trim. the walls. Roman Breche marble. Art Deco treatment throughout its public spaces. with a border composed of a honeysuckle motif.Metal details in exhibits a foyer of marble floor and walls. The wall and Carew Tower, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio Item number 7 and other public rooms, is characterized by the use of rosewood wall Page Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service received Inventory-Nomination Form Continuation sheet flank a stylized fireplace. mezzanine and Continental Room. with its rams head fountain surmounting a rectangular staggered from the central chandelier below.

date entered National Register of Historic Places mirrored doors with decorative curtains highlights this area.The The mezzanine staircase, leading to the Hall of Mirrors continues the architectural theme of the lobby.

recessed panels bordered by floriated motif and cross panels.The The focal point of the Palm Court is the Apollo Gallery ceiling is composed of a very large foliated trim that encircles United States Department of the Interior features include large stylized light windows that is characterized by a wall treatment of polished marble and plaster panels, decorative metal rails and grillwork in varied patterns.It The Continental Room is the last of the public spaces large mural of Apollo's chariot in the cross axis which leads to the composed of a broad gilded band with geometric and leaf motifs, the room, recessed elliptical light well which reflects the light pattern with another decorative band below the balcony trim.The The Hall of Mirrors is the grand ballroom and, as such, originally allowed natural light to illuminate the room, low marble For HCRS use only on the first floor of the hotel.It was the hotel's original dining FHR8-300 (11-78) break the wall treatment.

The The cornice exhibits an enriched floriated Decorative light sconces of bronze round fluted columns on a marble base with stylized horses support- and frosted glass provide indirect light. raised stage area is accented by a stepped marble proscenium frame Extremely large horn player is repeated throughout the railing. marble pedestal. The stairs to the fountain are flanked by paired Paired doors with mirrors The balcony is articulated by a decorative two bays at either end of the room exhibit murals dedicated to the reflects an exuberance of details and materials.The first floor ing the palm leaf indirect light fixtures.Above the fountain is a with staircase leading to the balcony.A large mirror forms the backdrop to the stage.

United States Department of the Interior Item number 7 associated with Gothic, Louis XIV, Romanesque, Italianate, Empire mechanical devices that parked and retrieved automobiles, it functional interiors. received Continuation sheet date entered Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service strating the various details and trims associated with the particular Throughout the years, major and minor changes have driven by an attendant directly to a parking space.

no longer provides this technology due to changing car sizes The original hotel rooms and corridors of the upper Inventory-Nomination Form The Corridor of Periods leads to private and smaller National Register of Historic Places The Pavilion Caprice is the last of the major public suites suggest the opulence of the Art Deco style as applied to For HCRS use only some very significant Art Deco detailing in four of the top floor The last remaining interior space of the Gomplex is are driven to the lower level where they enter one of two function- bya central elevator shaft flanked on either side with a three bay Page 5 FHR-8-300 (11-78) Carew Tower, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio spaces - There are two detailed tiled bathrooms, with the Today, automobiles dining rooms.

The architectural distinction arises from the Doors representing details Successive renovations Originally used as an automated garage with Two distinctive Art Deco styled staircases exist in separ- Most have been planned ing elevators of the original three capable of moving two cars at a tive periods and has most recently been used as a large ballroom remodeled several times to reflect the popular decor of the respec- occurred to the Carew Tower - Netherland Hotel Complex with the and exhibition space.None of the original interior is currently bulk of the changes on the interior. style.The interiors have been remodeled throughout the years. functional changes to upgrade and modernize.Through all of this, visible;it has been covered by successive layers of renovations. ate suites. and lack of replacement parts for the elevators.

floors are largely functional in detail.S detailed doorways that lead to them. and Georgian motifs are depicted.T the garage tower. FHR-8-300 (11-78) United States Department of the Interior Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service For HCRS use only Carew Tower, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio Continuation sheet Item number 7 National Register of Historic Places motifs. Page received Inventory-Nomination Form date entered have largely retained their distinctive Art Deco detailing and the exterior of the Complex and the major significant public spaces Areas of Significance-Check and justify below - prehistoric - archeology-historic - law _ science . agriculture . literature - sculpture .

military - social/ - philosophy The - transportation - other (specify) district of Cincinnati, the Carew Tower-Netherland Hotel Complex is characteristic setbacks, smooth uncluttered piers, vertical articula- 1500-1599 1600-1699 1700-1799 1800-1899 1400-1499 commerce education conservation architecture Period economics industry engineering humanitarian invention music exploration/settlement Specific dates politics/government X1900- Occupying a pivotal site within the central business builders of significant large scale skyscrapers and multi-use Complex utilizes an exuberance of materials and motifs to further megastructure complexes of which this Complex is a superb example. scale modern megastructures exhibiting an integration of mixed significant as a unique example of Art Deco architecture with wall surfaces in differing patterns to express its composition.

silhouette and vertical emphasis gained with the incorporation of association with the Starrett Investment Corporation of New York, gilded bands. with horizontal trim and the upper stories of the Carew Tower have The Art Deco architecture is expressed through the incor- motifs, floriated and geometric trim, and octagon windows.

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Significance sion of the style through the use of stylized figures, bas-relief The exterior of the base illustrates an artistic expres- open floral grilles metallic panels, and polychromic wall and floor tion of selected spandrels and a balanced fenestration of simple The Lobby, Palm Court, and Apollo Gallery exhibit unifying Statement of Significance

Statement of significance

(in one paragraph) -communications (See Continuation Sheet) common elements such as palm leaf light sconces, open handrail with It is with the interiors of the public spaces that the - archeology-prehistoric community planning - landscape architecture _ religion .art from the common base, the three individual towers are symmetrical 1930 arcade uses metallic zigzag and diamond patterns and polychromic The setbacks are highlighted The mass is reduced and a distinctive window bays with variegated walls.T The lower arcade, with undulating bays, stylized window treatment, treatment exhibits another approach to the use of detail. and formal on the exterior.

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Bibliography, boundary description, and the people who prepared and reviewed the nomination.

Major Bibliographical References Hotel Bulletin and Nation's Chefs, April, 1931 Cincinnati Enquirer, January 28, 1931 10. Geographical Data - State 11. Form Prepared By Ohio 45208 12.

State Historic Preservation Officer Certification As the designated State Historic Preservation Officer for the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (Public Law 89 665), I hereby nominate this property for inclusion in the National Register and certify that it has been evaluated State Historic Preservation Officer signature county Easting date Northing code Zone local Cincinnati Attest: name/title national 1.96 Acres Chief of Registration Keeper of the National Register The evaluated significance of this property within the state is: Acreage of nominated property UMT References List all states and counties for properties overlapping state or county boundaries I hereby certify that this property is included in the National Register city or town For HCRS use only Hamilton County,Ohio being Inlots 2l6,2l7,24l,242 and partsof Inlots 7.27.82 P. O.

Box 8933 street & number according to the criteria and procedures set forth by the Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service. Verbal boundary description and justification All that lot of land in the City of Cincinnati, 513-871-6857 organization telephone Fred Mitchell Quadrangle scale 1:25,000 (see continuation sheet) 6/16 United States Department of the Interior Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service Item number 8 The Continental Room and Hall of Mirrors, as large ball- motifs. surpassed. National Register of Historic Places received ceiling panels and decorative metallic grilles.

Inventory-Nomination Form swags, rosewood paneling, and metallic grille work in floral pat- in Cincinnati, this Complex is the most extensive in its scale, firm that had achieved a reputation for undertaking difficult large Continuation sheet of returning to traditional design based on historically derived stage flanked by rectangular marble staircase leading to a balcony is the ceiling murals enframed by a foliated motif, stylized woman When considered within the context of Art Deco architecture tinctive examples, but do not exhibit the amount or range of in- for Thomas Emery's Sons, Inc., a well known Cincinnati firm dealing date entered murals are a distinctive element as is the unique open foliated In sharp contrast to the floral geometric and free form continue to the mezzanine.

Page 1 treatment of the doors in the Corridor of Periods evokes the sense For HCRS use only FHR-8-300 (11-78) riding a dolphin in the spandrels, and high fluted ceiling. The The lobby exhibits foliated and The four seasons built, this firm was undertaking the difficult construction tasks trim for door and window surrounds. These elements and rosewood rooms, contrast each other in major detail yet express common Art terns. scale skyscraper projects. honeysuckle trim at its ceiling, and various silver geometric The construction of the Complex was conceived and planned tion marble wall treatment, decorative light sconces, foliated in real estate and investments by the Starrett Investment Corporation Apollo Gallery is unique for its rams head fountain serving as a it as an individual expression of Art Deco.For the Palm Court, it of New York.Colonel William A.

Starrett represented the development the Post-Times Star Building, and American Building are each dis- In contrast, the Hall of Mirrors has a raised terior Art Deco treatment as does the Netherland Hotel.It is not focal point and the chariot mural. Carew Tower, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio Item number 8 Page 2 with mixed land uses typified by office and retail space, hotel, and part of a downtown historic district on October 15, 1980, which At the present time, the hotel is closed to the public and skyscraper. received date entered Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service Continuation sheet Deco Complex.

In conjunction with several examples of contemporary Inventory-Nomination Form the fountain expresses significant hand crafted details and a The Complex has been listed in the Cincinnati Historic mined eligible for listing in the National Register as part of the and Second Renaissance Revival Commercial facades. National Register of Historic Places Walter Ahlschlager, who had previously been involved with the mainstream of architectural development for this unique type of of hotel rooms shall be reduced and room sized increased on the and because of its association with Starrett is regarded as being in slower pedestrian pace juxtaposed to the modern and efficient relates to the Economic Recovery Tax Act of 1981.

incorporated into the Complex a high intensity of development As the major focal point of the central business district, Development patterns of the period were calling for the intensifica- hotel projects and Delano and Aldrich with their expertise in the hotel. The owners will seek to apply for certification as it chosen as architects. United States Department of the Interior For HCRS use only designed office, retail, and hotel buildings, the Complex borders Starrett The resulting Carew designing complex mass forms and working with zoning laws were Tower-Netherland Hotel megastructure achieved these principles scheduled to undergo extensive rehabilitation.

mood evoked by its surroundings and distinctively in the Art Great care and planning is being is composed mostly of late nineteenth century Italianate Renaissance The exception to this are the suites where the features shall be retained. Block D UDAG compliance procedures.It was determined eligible as guest room floors.T Inventory for its distinctive Art Deco styling and has been deter- associated with the Empire State Building in New York.S The total number tion of land use, yet reducing congestion. parking facilities; all conveniently located within a single complex.

These unique FHR-8-300 For HCRS use only Carew Tower, Cincinnati, Hamilton COunty, Ohio Item number 8 by supporting columns, potential breakdown of car elevators, lack of Page received Inventory-Nomination Form date entered Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service Continuation sheet National Register of Historic Places modification of the garage tower in the future. be used to its optimum potential because of site limitations caused rehabilitate it and adaptive use potentials appear to be limited. replacement parts and large cars parking in a garage not designed The garage tower and its attendant parking functions do United States Department of the Interior The option is being held open for the potential demolition or FHR-8-300 (11-78) to accomodate them.

At the present time, there are no plans to Carew Tower, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio Item number 10 Street 399 feet and 1l 3/8 inches to the southwest corner of Fifth and Vine Streets; thence southwardly, along the west side of Vine Street 216 feet, 5 3/4 inches to the north westwardly along said Coffin's, north line, 134 feet 1 3/4 inches; thence southwardly, parallel with Vine Street, 29 page 503, Hamilton County, Ohio Records; thence westwardly 215; thence northwardly along said west line 45 feet 8 7/8 inches, more or less, to the north line of said Inlot 240; of said Inlot 240, 94 feet 1 1/8 inches to the east line of Street 200 feet 2 l/4 inches to the place of beginning.

Page received Inventory-Nomination Form Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service (Continued Verbal Boundary date entered Geographical Data Description and Justification) Continuation sheet National Register of Historic Places inches;thence southwardly parallel with Race Street O feet Beginning at the southeast corner of Fifth and Race United States Department of the Interior Race Street; thence northwardly along the east line of Race Streets;thence eastwardly along the south side of Fifth line ofa lot formerly owned by Chas.D.Coffin;thence Union Trust deed recorded in Deed Book For HCRS use only along said north line 66 feet to the west line of said Inlot FHR-8-300 (11-78) 6 1/2 inches; thence westwardly parallel with the north line conveyed by The Fifth Third National Bank to The Fifth Third Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio SEPTEMBER. SCALE FH District RIVER C. B. D.

OHIO Site Location in Central Business Carew Tower - Netherland Hotel PRODUCE CENTER Carew Tower - Netherland Hotel Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio termined eligible to be listed PRELIMINARY CASE : MAY 30, 1979 & GARAGE PARXING - STUDY AREA PMR CINCINNATI INVENTORY DISTRICT 200 400 100 POGUES CENTER CONVENTION DETERMINATION BEERMAN CENTRAL BAN BLOCK-D AUTO STOUFFERS TERRACE Netherland Hotel PARKING ELDER- BLDG. FOURTH HARRYS FIFTH NORTH GARA HERCHANTS UDAG PROJECT ELIGIBILITY in the National Register found PARX in the Block D,UDAG project.

Spatial extent of properties de- CINCINNATIAN (FIFTH STREET) AUHICIPAL TRUST ANNEX D WEST TOWER SKYWALK UNDERGR THIRD 8 RACE FOUN PROVIDENT AREA OF TEXTILE HOTEL Carew NATIONAL REGISTER SITE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT; ARCADE CORNER INSICHT Carew Tower - Netherland Hotel Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio Lot Coverage and Boundary of 4 TH DEPARTMENT STORE Nominated Property WALK SCALE OF FEET THE H.&S.

POGUE CO 12WP CARE W : FLOOR PLAN EMERY REALTY INC Carew Tower - Netherland Hotel TOWER 124-3 GAR Typical Floor Plan of Garage Tower CINCINNATI OHIO Cincinnati Hamilton Co., Ohio 11th Floor 16- 2000 FIFTH VINF & RAGF STS 142-3 23-3 DATE 18-4 Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio Typical Floor Plan of Carew Tower 21st Floor Carew Tower - Netherland Hotel WOMENS TOILET Carew Tower - Netherland Hotel Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio 40th Floor VINE STREET Typical Floor Plan for Carew Tower CINTI OHIO CAREW TOWER LEYATOR MERY REALTY INC : FLOOR PL CINCINNATI - OHIO FIFTH VINE & RACE STS Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio TOWER CAREW Nineteenth Floor Typical Floor Plan for Hotel Carew Tower - Netherland Hotel 19-1174 19-1134 Carew Tower - Netherland Hotel Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio CAREW TOWER Sixteenth Floor Typical Floor Plan of Carew Tower CINTI OHIO WOMEN : FLOOR PLAN FIFTH VINE & RACE STS Carew Tower - Netherland Hotel Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio CINCINNATI OHIO Tenth Floor EMERY REALTY INC CAREW TOWER Typical Floor Plan for Hotel Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio Typical Floor Plan of Carew Tower Carew Tower - Netherland Hotel Eighth Floor EMERY REALTY INC FIFTH VINE B RACE STS TOWER CAREW ARCADE CINCINNATI OHIO Floor Plan of First Floor HOTEL FLOOR PLAN PALM COURT Carew Tower SECOND TOWER CAREW EAST CONTINENTAL ROOM CINCINNATI OHIO - Netherland Hotel LOBBY Floor Plan of Second Floor FIFTH VINE B RACE STS CARE W TOWER HALL OF MIRRORS CINCINNATI OHIO EMERY REALTY INC FIFTH VINE & RACE STS Floor Plan of Third Floor EMERY REALTY INC | Carew Tower - Netherland Hotel TOWER CAREW Floor Plan of Fourth Floor UPPER LEVEL Of HALL OF MIRRORS CINCINNATI OHIO PAVILION CAPRICE EVALUATION / RETURN SHEET Fed.

Reg. Date: - - RETURN Date 7,27.82 - see continuation sheet - technical corrections cited below _substantive reasons discussed below Classification V 4. Owner of Property 5. Location of Legal Description L 7. Description .excellent .unaltered - original site resubmission dates Location appeal completeness REJECT alterations/integrity good Name ruins Accessible Category Working No. boundary selection Action: summary paragraph Federal Agency: 6. Representation in Existing Surveys nomination by person or local government owner objection deteriorated Nomination returned for: Hamilton County, Present Use Public Acquisition Jnited States Department of the Interior Carew Tower (Starrett Netherland Plaza Hotel), Ownership National Park Service Check one Condition lar Date Due: Recom. / Criteria - has this property been determined eligible?

yes - no Substantive sample unexposed Substantive Review: Status Accept Discipline_ach 8. Significance justification of exception V9. Major Bibliographical References 10. Geographical Data 11. Form Prepared By State Historic Preservation Officer Certification -_ state Phone: 202 272 -3504 completeness Signed context checked Date summary paragraph Other relating significance to Questions concerning this nomination may be directed to the resource applicable criteria Comments for any item may be continued on an attached sheet /clarity Bullder Architect national Specific datos Verbal boundary description and justification -local State Historic Preservation Officer signature Maps relationship of integrity justification of areas UMT Reterences Quadrangie name title Period dete Clio Group, Inc. 1981 facades Photograph No.

General view of east and north Carew Tower - Netherland Hotel Negative with Emery Realty, Inc. Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio Photo: Emery Realty, Inc. Carew Tower-Netherland Hotel General view Cincinnati, Ohio Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio Photograph No. Z 1981 facades Carew Tower - Netherland Hotel Clio Group, Inc. Negative with Emery Realty, Inc. General view of north and west of 62. Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio Photograph No. 3 1981 business district View of Complex within central Negative with Emery Realty, Inc. Clio Group, Inc. Carew Tower - Netherland Hotel Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio Carew Tower 1981 Photograph No. Carew Tower - Netherland Hotel Negative with Emery Realty, Inc. General view of east facade of Clio Group, Inc. Photograph No. 5 1981 Carew Tower Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio Clio Group, Inc.

South and east facade of Carew Tower - Netherland Hilton Negative with Emery Realty, Inc. Carew Tower-Netherland Hotel Photo: Emery Realty, Inc. Cincinnati, Ohio West facade of complex HILTON HILTON Photograph No. 6 1981 Negative with Emery Realty, Inc. Carew Tower - Netherland Hotel West facade of complex Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio Clio Group, Inc. Clio Group, Inc. 1981 Street level view of Fifth and Vine Carew Tower - Netherland Hotel Negative with Emery Realty, Inc. Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio Photograph No. _ Lange Jewelers i Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio 1981 Tower Photograph No. Carew Tower - Netherland Hotel Negative with Emery Realty, Inc. Detail of frontispiece - Carew Clio Group, Inc. Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio 1981 Carew Tower - Netherland Hotel Negative with Emery Realty, Inc. Clio Group, Inc. Photograph No.

Main entrance - Netherland Hotel 1981 facade Clio Group, Inc. General view of Fifth Street Carew Tower - Netherland Hotel Negative with Emery Realty, Inc. Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio Photograph No. /o_ of HILTON Detail of west facade - 1981 Clio Group, Inc. Netherland Hotel Carew Tower - Netherland Hotel Negative with Emery Realty, Inc. Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio Photograph No. // of 62 Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio Clio Group, Inc. Main entrance - iietherland Hotel Photograph No. /2 1981 Carew Tower - Netherland Hotel Negative with Linery Realty, Inc. Clio Group, Inc. View of lobby staircase - 1981 Netherland Hotel Carew Tower - Netherland Hotel Negative with Emery Realty, Inc. Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio Clio Group, Inc. Art Deco detail of staircase - 1981 Netherland Hotel Negative with Emery Realty, Inc.

Carew Tower - Netherland Hotel Photograph No. 14 of 62. Lobby Grill Carew Tower-Netherland Hotel Cincinnati, Ohio Photo: Emery Realty, Inc. Carew Tower - Netherland Hotel Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio Clio Group, Inc. Photograph Wo. /5 1981 Hotel Grill work in Lobby - Netherland Negative with Emery Realty, Inc. Photo: Emery Realty, Inc. Carew Tower-Netherland Hotel Main Lobby Cincinnati, Ohio Main lobby general view - Photograph No. 16 of 62 1981 Netherland Hotel Carew Tower - Netherland Hotel Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio Negative with Emery Realty, Inc. Clio Group, Inc. Carew Tower - Netherland Hotel Sitting area of main lobby - 1981 Netherland Hotel Clio Group, Inc. Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio Negative with Emery Realty, Inc. Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio Clio Group, Inc. 1981 Hotel Staircase to Arcade - Netherland Negative with Emery Realty, Inc.

Carew Tower - Netherland Hotel Photograph No. I8of 62. TOWER ADMISSION 50 OPEN DAILY FROM 900 AM S530 RM. hello to f CIAL RATES ARRANGED FOR sie cincinnafi Clio Group, Inc. Photograph No. 19 of 62. 1981 Negative with Emery Realty, Inc. Typical window bay of lower Arcade Carew Tower - Netherland Hotel Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio Say hello to Pan PAN AM Photo: Emery Realty, Inc. Carew Tower-Netherland Hotel Cincinnati, Ohio Lower arcade Sseecicinati PAN AM WER Say hello to Pan REW see cincinati Photograph No. Z0 of 62 1981 Negative with Emery Realty, Inc. Carew Tower - Netherland Hilton Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio Clio Group, Inc. General view of lower Arcade Clio Group, Inc. 1981 Garage entrance at lower Arcade Carew Tower - Netherland Hotel Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio Negative with Emery Realty, Inc. Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio Clio Group, Inc.

1981 Lower Arcade elevator lobby Negative with Emery Realty, Inc. Carew Tower - Netherland Hotel Photograph No. 22 of 62 Photograph No. 23 1981 Negative with Emery Realty, Inc. Carew Tower - Netherland Hotel Main area of Arcade Clio Group, Inc. Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., ohio Carew Tower - Netherland Hotel Clio Group, Inc. Photograph No.24 0f 62. 1981 Detail of Arcade Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio Negative with Emery Realty, Inc. SHOP Greeting Cards Clio Group, Inc. 1981 Cross axis entrance at Arcade Negative with Emery Realty, Inc. Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio Carew Tower - Netherland Hotel Clio Group, Inc. Photograph No. 26 1981 Main stair to Mezzanine Carew Tower - Netherland Hotel Negative with Emery Realty, Inc. Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio Carew Tower - Netherland Hotel Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio Clio Group, Inc. 1981 Stair from Mezzanine Negative with Emery Realty, Inc.

Clio Group, Inc. 1981 Negative with Emery Realty, Inc. Mezzanine elevator lobby Carew Tower - Netherland Hotel Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio Clio Group, Inc. 1981 Mezzanine Carew Tower - Netherland Hilton Negative with Emery Realty, Inc. Photograph No.29_of 62 Clio Group, Inc. 1981 Negative with Emery Realty, Inc. Carew Tower - Netherland Hotel Lobby at fourth floor Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio 1981 Pavilion Caprice Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio Negative with Emery Realty, Inc. Carew Tower - Netherland Hotel Clio Group, Inc. Carew Tower - Netherland Hotel Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio Clio Group, Inc. 1981 Photograph No. 32 Negative with Emery Realty, Inc. General View of Palm Court Clio Group, Inc. 1981 Typical bay of Palm Court Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio Carew Tower - Netherland Hotel Negative with Emery Realty, Inc. Photograph No. 33of 62_.

Cincinnati, Ohio Photo: Emery Realty, Inc. Fountain-Palm Court Carew Tower-Netherland Hotel Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio Clio Group, Inc. Photograph No. 34 of 62. 1981 General view toward Apollo Gallery Carew Tower - Netherland Hotel Negative with Emery Realty, Inc. Carew Tower - Netherland Hotel Clio Group, Inc. 1981 Detail of Apollo Gallery Negative with Emery Realty, Inc. Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio 1981 stairs Apollo Gallery toward Mezzanine Clio Group, Inc. Carew Tower - Netherland Hotel Negative with Emery Realty, Inc. Photograph No.3lof Apollo Gallery stairs looking west Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio Carew Tower - Netherland Hotel Negative with Emery Realty, Inc. Clio Group, Inc. 1981 Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio Clio Group, Inc. Photograph No.

38_ 0f 62 1981 General view of Continental Room toward west facade Carew Tower - Netherland Hotel Negative with Emery Realty, Inc. Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio Clio Group, Inc. Photograph No. 39 0f 62: 1981 General view of Continental Room toward east facade Carew Tower - Netherland Hotel Negative with Emery Realty, Inc. Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio 1981 decorative doors Carew Tower - Netherland Hotel Negative with Emery Realty, Inc. Clio Group, Inc. _ of 62. Continental Room fireplace and Photograph No. Clio Group, Inc. Negative with Emery Realty, Inc. 1981 General view toward stage in Carew Tower - Netherland Hotel Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio Hall of Mirrors Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio Clio Group, Inc. 1981 General view of side facade in Hall of Mirrors Carew Tower - Netherland Hotel Negative with Emery Realty, Inc. Photograph No.

Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio Clio Group, Inc. 1981 balcony in Hall of Mirrors Carew Tower - Netherland Hotel Negative with Emery Realty, Inc. Wall and ceiling detail below Photograph No. 43 Clio Group, Inc. 1981 Detail of balcony and ceiling Negative with Emery Realty, Inc. motif in Hall of Mirrors Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio Carew Tower - Netherland Hotel Clio Group, Inc. 1981 Detail in Hall of Mirrors lobby Carew Tower - Netherland Hotel Negative with Emery Realty, Inc. Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio Photograph No, 45 of 62 Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio Clio Group, Inc. 1981 Detail in Hall of Mirrors lobby Negative with Emery Realty, Inc. Carew Tower - Netherland Hotel ROMANESQUE Clio Group, Inc. 1981 View along Corridor of Periods Carew Tower - Netherland Hotel Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio Negative with Emery Realty, Inc. Photograph No. 4) of 62.

Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio Clio Group, Inc. 1981 of Periods Italianate frontispiece in Corridor Carew Tower - Netherland Hotel Negative with Emery Realty, Inc. Clio Group, Inc. Photograph No. 49 of 62. 1981 Interior view of meeting room behind Corridor of Periods Carew Tower - Netherland Hotel Negative with Emery Realty, Inc. Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio EXIT Clio Group, Inc. 1981 Periods Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio Carew Tower - Netherland Hotel Negative with Emery Realty, Inc. Fountain at end of Corridor of Clio Group, Inc. Photograph No. 5/ 0f 62. 1981 Imperial Suite corridor Negative with Emery Realty, Inc. Carew Tower - Netherland Hotel Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio Clio Group, Inc. Bathroom detail, 25th floor 1981 Negative with Emery Realty, Inc. Carew Tower - Netherland Hotel Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio Clio Group, Inc.

1981 Carew Tower - Netherland Hotel Staircase in 26th floor Suite Negative with Emery Realty, Inc. Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio Photograph No. S3 1981 Nineth floor elevator lobby Negative with Emery Realty, Inc. Clio Group, Inc. Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio Carew Tower - Netherland Hotel Clio Group, Inc. 1981 Sixteenth floor elevator lobby Negative with Emery Realty, Inc. Carew Tower - Netherland Hotel Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio 922 Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio Typical corridor door detail - 1981 Clio Group, Inc. Negative with Emery Realty, Inc. 9th floor Carew Tower - Netherland Hotel Photograph No.Sof 62 Carew Tower - Netherland Hotel 1981 interior Carew Tower Typical distinctive office Negative with Emery Realty, Inc. Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio Clio Group, Inc. Photograph No. 57 of 6o2. Clio Group, Inc.

1981 Carew Tower - Netherland Hotel Typical modern office - Carew Tower Negative with Emery Realty, Inc. Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio Photograph No. SE Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio 1981 Tower Clio Group, Inc. Carew Tower - Netherland Hotel Negative with Emery Realty, Inc. Older functional office - Carew Photograph No. 59 1602 Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio 1981 Tower Entrance door to office - Carew Carew Tower - Netherland Hotel Negative with Emery Realty, Inc. Clio Group, Inc. Clio Group, Inc. 1981 Typical bays in parking area Carew Tower - Netherland Hotel Negative with Emery Realty, Inc. Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio 1981 View through elevator towards parking area Negative with Emery Realty, Inc. Carew Tower - Netherland Hotel Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio Clio Group, Inc.

Zone COVINGTON, KY.-OHIO COVINGTON QUADRANGLE GEOLOGICAL SURVEY DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR STATE OF KENTUCKY UNITED STATES KENTUCKY GEOLOGICAL SURVEY 7.5 MINUTE SERIES (TOPOGRAPHIC) 1981 SCALE 1:24 000 UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY KENTUCKY-OHIO June 17, 1982 JUN 2 5 1982 National Register of Historic Places 440 G Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20240 Dear Ms. Shull: Enclosed are two new National Register nominations. Both have been approved by the state review board and all the appropriate notifica- tion procedures have been followed. Please note that the level of significance on the Carew Tower has been checked as national. Carew Tower/Netherland Hotel Please let me know if you have any questions. W. Ray Luce State Historic Preservation Officer Hamilton enclosures Sincerely, Name REGISTER NATIONAL County RECEIVED WRL/DS:jb Ms.

Carol Shull Haddon Hall Ohio Historic Preservation Office Acting Keeper National Park Service May 20, 1982 Mr. W. Ray Luce Ohio Historic Preservation Office I-71 and 7th Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43211 RE: National Register of Historic Form for Carew Tower-Netherland Dear Mr. Luce: Emery Realty, Inc. submits to you the enclosed National Register of Historic The Company believes that the Complex meets the applicable criteria for sented at the June 11, 1982 meeting of the Ohio State Historic Site Preserva- Historic Places in Washington, D.C. In order that the procedure can be expedited, the Company, as the sole owner of the property, agrees to waive Hotel Places Inventory-Nomination Ohio Historical Center tion Board.

We are similarly requesting that the Cincinnati Historic Conservation Board any commenting periods following notifications otherwise mandated by the which the Company owns in downtown Cincinnati. would request that the State Board concurrently conduct its preliminary and State Historic Preservation Officer nomination to the National Register and requests that the nomination be pre- applicable regulations of the Department of the Interior.

will then proceed expeditiously to the Keeper of the National Register of comment on the significance of the property and approve the nomination at its final review of the nomination for approval in the hope that the nomination next scheduled meeting on June1,1982,so that the State Board can have the Cincinnati, Chia 45201 Places Inventory - Nomination for the Carew Tower- Netherland Hotel Complex 1ocal Board's recommendation at the June 1l,1982 meeting.Accordingly,we MR. W. RAY LUCE Upon inclusion in the National Register, the owner plans to conduct renova- EMERY REALTY, INC. Ms. Genevieve Ray credit. President Very truly yours, tions of the property which would be certified to the Department of the Addison Lanier We thank you for your attentive and expeditious handling of this matter. Interior under the applicable provisions of the Economic Recovery Tax Act PAGE TWO Mr.

Fred Mitchell ROOM 150 CITY HALL DAVID S. MANN CINCINNATI, OHIO 45202 (513) 352-3250 June 9, 1982 Mr. Ray Luce 1-71 & 17th Avenue Dear Mr. Luce: This letter is written in support of the nomination of two habilitation of these buildings will have a beneficial effect to the economic feasibility of these projects, I would like Amendments of 1980. Sincerely, 1980-1981 SHPO MAYOR ALL-AMERICA CITY tourism.

Since listing on the National Register is essential Ohio Historic Preservation Office Cincinnati buildings to the National Register of Historic Equal Opportunity Employer District and Haddon Hall in the Avondale neighborhood.Re- OFFICE OF THE MAYOR regulations pursuant to the National HIstoric Preservation Act Ohio Historical Center Places:the Carew Tower Complex in the Central Business to facilitate the nomination process by waiving the required 30-day notification period as provided by the rules and STATUS 3. NHL X X 4. TR_ 5. MRA _ 6. OVER- - - 7. NPS - 8. DOE - 9. RESTRICTED Available on: Microfiche / ): Optical Disk ( (NHL Name, if different than NRHP Name) 1. (Current source of partial documentation) JAN.

1986 DEMOLISHED (County) EXPLANATION (State) UNDOCUMENTED COMMENTS Locator Card OWNER OBJECTION SIZED National Register of Historic Places (Resource Name) WASO 21 WACC Hamilton (Completed by) Carew Tower (Location of oversize file) (Target Date) (Cause for removal) (Date Removed) (Date form completed) (Where found, or source of replacement) Carew Tower-Netherland plaza Hotel (Date Designated) NATIONAL PARK SERVICE (Date Found/Replaced) (Reference Number[s]) (lf multi-state/county MRA,state/county where filed and location) (TR or MRA Name) 82003578 06 / 24 / 2016 1. MISSING - 4.TR 2.REMOVED/ (If multi-state/county MRA, state/county where filed and location)