Nomination for Phoenix Building/Cincinnati Club

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NPS Form 10-900 OMB No. 1024-0018 Exp. 10-31-84 United States Department of the Interior National Register of Historic Places received DEC | 2 1984 See instructions in How to Complete National Register Forms 1. Name and/or common street & number city, town - vicinity of X state - public .unoccupied - agriculture X commercial _ structure . work in progress _ educational X entertainment . religious X-yes: restricted Ameritas, Inc., c/o John McDonald, President The Carnegie Building, 133 Carnegie Way, Suite 300 5. Location of Legal Description courthouse, registry of deeds, etc. Pheonix Building-NR:3/3/80 has this property been determined eligible?

- yes November, 1978 .local depository for survey records 039 museum 061 government Cincinnati Hamilton Category date county both transportation code Atlanta Columbus Accessible object site historic other: military industrial Public Acquisition Status district title Ohio Historic Inventory 2. Location Ohio Ownership private residence Inventory-Nomination Form (3-82) Phoenix Building/Cincinnati Club Cincinnati Historic Inventory, Type all entries-complete applicable sections Present Use date entered in process 3. Classification being considered 6. Representation in Existing Surveys Cincinnati Club Building and Annex Building) National Park Service For NPS use only -yes:unrestricted not for publication 30 Garfield Place/812 Race Street Hamilton County, Ohio Records Office scientific 4.

Owner of Property JAN111985 -park X building(s) X private -* federal 1lo0 L St., NW, Washington, D.C. 7. Description X excellent X unaltered X original site - moved windows with the exception of the five center bays of the south facade that have three ordered balconets and decorated plaque like headmolds. The crown is set off by a has eliptical staircase, a lobby with "cigar counter" (main desk), and at the end of the hall, a Georgian men's lounge and a Louis XVI ladies' reception room. The piano however; original features, including undamaged moldings, are very much in evidence. The floors above are devoted to a dormitory of 184 hotel rooms of which 77 are in the top floor has never been finished. the front doors, a few superficial changes in decoration, and the ninth floor apartments.

Condition unexposed date ruins part mullion windows serving an administrative mezzanine between the high ceiling The basement has large rectangular transomed casement windows serving the ground floor broken pediment door surrounds have been added to some doorways in the halls.The Garfield Place and five on Race Street) are Second Renaissance Revival in character, by the Club.It is well maintained and is essentially as built with the exception of The mural in the main dining room depicts the building of the Northwest Territory by This building is permanently connected to the Phoenix Building by a three-story dormitory" facility while the Phoenix Building was converted from the primary club banquet and meeting rooms in the attic windowed floor have been heavily redecorated, Check one house to the"athletic and recreational"facility in 1924.It continues in active use centered in the high basement floor)of the south facade facing Piatt Park.

The Cincinnati Club Building is a ten story rectangular block of buff colored large round headed window in each bay with decorated metal grill and fifteen lights _fair Describe the present and original (if known) physical appearance

Description of the property

enclosed walk and two subterranean tunnels, one for pedestrians and one for mechanical windows, two to each bay of the base, that service the hotel like "dormitory" rooms The interior public spaces are hgihly decorative. The below grade basement contains deteriorated an Italian Renaissance grill for informal dining.The marble finished ground floor dining rooms.Attic windows in the bold wall cornice serve the meeting and banquet Cincinnati artist Carl Zimmerman.It was donated by Mrs.Charles A.Pedretti in continuous balcony course with balusters in each window bay.Alternate pairs of brick with cast stone trim.The design of the two principal facades bays on and apartments.A number of the second shaft range of windows have symmetrically windows have segmental pedimented headmolds.The cap isa strong parapet with antefix.

rooms.The shaft with corner pilasters has five floors of 2/2 doublehung sash divided by heavy muntins.A second range set off by a belt course has architraval in paneled Tudor and the"Gold Room"for the ladies is at the opposite end.Palladian memory of her husband who was a prime mover in the building of the new building. OMB No. 1024-0018 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Inventory - Nomination Form Phoenix Building/Cincinnati Club, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio Continuation sheet Item number The building to the immediate east side is the Marcus Fechheimer House (now the (c.1923) of similar scale across the boulevard type Piatt Park is National Register architecture is compatible and appears to be economically stable. fenestration on both street front facades.

The entire building is distinguished by its Second Renaissance Revival detailing and arched front is piece with stone and brick voussoirs, is flanked by smaller decorated frieze, small dentils, and bracketed cornice comprise the entablature. A Race Street features a grand marble staircase, enclosed in part by modern additions, leading to moderate size meeting rooms and a banquet hall. alterations, such as the lounging room, a private dining room, ladies' resting room, intact and unaltered. (3-82) received Page rectangular windows.Stone and brick quoins mark the corners of this building, as do numerous belt courses and interior cornices.The initial"pc"and date"1893"are Since 1924,the Phoenix Building has been used to house the Club's athletic Exp.

10-31-84 For NPS use only NPS Form 10-900-a JAN II 1985 Located on the corner of Race and Ninth, the building exhibits symmetrical wall inscribed on two cartouches between the second and third floors. A classically portion of the Palladian bay on the west facade has been bricked. The interior of the Phoenix Building has been slightly altered. The main entrance off ceiling moulding, is now used as the Club's gym, however, most of the details are pavilion marks the second and third floors, as three Doric columns support a Palladian date entered Butterfield Center)on the National Register.The Gothic Revival Doctors Building Areas of Significance - Check and justify below _ conservation - science - sculpture X social/ - music X 1900- _industry _ invention -other (specify) Builder/Architect Samuel Hannaford & Sons/Garber and Woodward Statement of

Statement of significance

(in one paragraph) Phoenix Building (NR: 3/3/80) listed on a thematic nomination representing the work of prominent firm of Garber and Woodward, the Cincinnati Club Building currently houses built as the headquarters for the Phoenix Building, a men's social and cultural organization, which later disbanded. The building later housed the Queen's City Club, another social organization. To meet the Cincinnati Club's growing membership, the Cincinnati Club Building, the first structure designed and built for the Club, was completed on March 17, 1924. lawyers, and accountants to presidents, vice presidents, and senior officers of small grandsons followed the footsteps of active membership. with many active committees.

The committees include Public Schools, Railway and Terminal century, many clubs were formed to address the special interests of the trades and was unique in its cause for formation, but all were motivated by the active growth of humanitarian engineering communications unit. Period 8. Significance military theater literature education many others.

law architect Samuel Hannaford, and the Cincinnati Club featuring neoclassical detailing detailed ceilings and paneling, located on the upper floors were lodging rooms provided 1892 quickly relates the prominence of its members from professionals such as doctors, the mechanical systems for both structures and is connected by a three-story enclosed Criterion C professions providing meeting places for business leaders and workers alike.Each club organization whose members have long included the prominent business and civic leaders bridge and two subterranean tunnels allowing the two buildings to function as a single 1700-1799art The Phoenix Building and Cincinnati Club Building jointly house the Cincinnati Club, the city.Many of these clubs faded out of existence, yet some, like the Cincinnati Club, The annual reports of 19ll communicate the broad involvement in the communities growth shaping the growth and direction of Cincinnati.A look at the roster ofmembers since for the members and their guests.

-economics expansion to the Phoenix Building, the Club's location since 191l.Designed by the - prehistoric - archeology-prehistoric - community planning _ archeology-historic X architecture - philosophy _ transportation originally founded in 1892 as the Young Businessmen's Club of Cincinnati, a prestigious of Cincinnati. Both buildings are architecturally significant in their own right, the Facilities, National Currency Reform, Ohio River Improvement, and Trade Expansion among Ine new structure provided grant meeting rooms elaborately decorated with intricately and major corporations.

Quite often, membership was a family tradition as sons and 1500-1599 1400-1499 1800-1899 1600-1699 1893/1924 commerce politics/government art exploration/settlement agriculture Specific dates The Phoenix Building, which now houses the Club's athletic facilities, was originally With the growth and activity of business and industry in Cincinnati at the turn of the The Cincinnati Club is an organization whose members have long played a part in 9.

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Major Bibliographical References Nelson & Company, 1874 10. Geographical Data Acreage of nominated property Quadrangle scale 1:24000 UT M References The property includes all thatwhich is cross- hatched and outlined in red on the attached maps (Exhibits A and B). Please see attached _ State 11. Form Prepared By Ameritas, Inc. city or town 665), I hereby nominate this property for inclusion in the National Register and certify that it has been evaluated according to the criteria and procedures set forth by the National Park Service.

I hereby certify that this property is included in the National Register 404-577-1090 code county date Northing Georgia Easting Atlanta organization Zone Attest: telephone name/title national Verbal boundary description and justification State Historic Preservation Officer signature Cincinnati Historic Inventory List all states and counties for properties overlapping state or county boundaries 12. State Historic Preservation Officer Certification Chief of Registration 1-11-85- Monica Laurance-Assisted by Loren Ganon of Landmarks Renaissance identification of property C).

Records of the Cincinnati Club Entered in the Less Than One Acre The evaluated significance of this property within the state is:oiv For NPs use only Quadrangle name - As the designated State Historic Preservation Officer for the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (Public Law 89 History of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, Ohio Cincinnati S.B. Alocal Covington Keeper of the National Register United States Department of the Interior National Park Service founded in 1876 as a social and literary organization for the purpose of "mutual improvement," the Club has been located at the corner of Fourth and Broadway since 1907 in a building designed by architect Harry Hake and the University Club; founded in the late 1800's, dissolved and was reestablished in 1907 as a social organization 401 Fourth Street, since 1907.

The Club, initially met in various banquet facilities around the city, established headquarters in the Hershede Building, then moved to the Chamber of Commerce Building. When fire gutted their headquarters in the Commerce Building, the Club acquired their own facility, the Phoenix Building and moved in on April 18, 1911. though altered through time, is well documented in the records of the Cincinnati Club and features a grand marble staircase at the main entrance leading to a grand ballroom surrounded by small balconies. Offices and meeting rooms located in the building feature oak wainscot and mouldings. Built 30 years later, the Cincinnati Club Building was designed by the prominent firm of Garber and Woodward in association with Samuel Hannaford and Sons Architects. building. Both Garber and Woodward attended M.I.T.

and later founded the firm which Cincinnati Club Building features elaborate interior spaces that strongly contribute complement the beautiful paneling and wainscot. Club typifies the style of buildings built later in the early 1920's. Other properties in the Cincinnati area that represent the early Second Renaissance (c. 1904), Queen City Club (c. 1907), and Edward Manufacturing. Renaissance Revival featuring a later addition of the same style. Originally built in Page received (3-82) NPS Form 10-900-a Inventory-Nomination Form Continuation sheet date entered National Register of Historic Places are still active today.Among those clubs still in existence is the Queen City Club; For NPS use only OMB No.1024-0018 Exp.

10-31-84 Phoenix Building/Cincinnati Club, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio Item number The Phoenix Building, designed by the noted firm of Samuel Hannaford and Sons, was built in 1893. Built in the Second Renaissance Revival style, the building is Woodward Garber, AIA (retired architect), remembers watching his father design the dates from 1900 to c. 1933. Designed in the Second Renaissance Revival style, the showcase the change and growth of this style that was so popular in the Cincinnati of the earliest examples of the Second Renaissance Revival style while the Cincinnati Revival style exhibited by the Phoenix Building are the Cincinnati Athletic Club The Provident Bank Building (Seventh and Vine) is another example of early Second 1909, the building features a major addition built in 1926.

space in the building are intricately designed to highlight the spacious rooms and distinguished by its detailing and fenestration.The interior of the Phoenix Building, many of the ornate details remaining intact.Elegant ceilings throughout the public UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR FOR HCRS USE ONLY HERITAGE CONSERVATION AND RECREATION SERVICE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES INVENTORY -- NOMINATION FORM Phoenix Building/Cincinnati Club, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio CONTINUATION SHEET The Cincinnati Club typifies the more conservation, less decorative style of building built later in the Second Renaissance Revival style. Other examples are the Lytle 70 years, remain a part of Cincinnati's ongoing growth and heritage. An invitation RECEIVED FHR-8-300A prestige." (11/78) DATE ENTERED 1924,and the Board of Education Building(Ninth in 1924.

ITEM NUMBER It is important to note that the Club and the buildings that have housed it for over to join the Club published shortly after the new facility was occupied describes the Club as "luxurious, without being ostentatious; the elegance of good taste ever a leading part in social, business, and civic life of Cincinnati. It has earned its A place to meet friends or make friends...The Cincinnati Club for many years has played PAGE Towers and Broad) built in Phelps House Street)built in OMB No. 1024-0018 Exp.

10-31-84 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service Phoenix Building/Cincinnati Club, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio Continuation sheet Item number Beatrice Alley a distance of 120' to a point on the north side of Weaver Alley; thence in a westerly direction a distance of 90' to a point on the east side of Race Street; thence north along theeast side of Race Street a distance of 120' to the point of distance of 200.5' to a point on the north side of Garfield Place; thence north a alley a distance of 200.5' to a point on the east side of Race Street; thence south approximate land area of 18,045 square feet and is currently identified as 30 Garfield Place in accordance with the numbering system of Cincinnati.

Phoenix Building NPS Form 10-900-a received Inventory-Nomination Form Page Cincinnati Club National Register of Historic Places date entered For NPS use only the southside of Ninth Street a distance of 90'; thence south along the east side of currently identified as 812 Race Street in accordance with the numbering system of Beginning at the northeast corner of Race Street and Garfield Place and thence east a along said street a distance of 90' to the point of beginning. Said tract contains an (3-82) Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio - VINE STREET L CARFIELD PLACE PARKING PIATT PROPOSED CONNECTOR Phoenix Building/Cincinnati Club GARFIELD HOUSE GARAGE K NINTH STREET RACE STREET PARKIN G Y.

W.CA PRESBYTERIAN OFFICE S BLOC LEPHONE CO TOWER PARKWAY STREET COURT KROGER PIATT LIBRARY DOCTORS BAUER MUNICIPAL MARKET WALNUT SHILLITOS SEVENTH PROVIDENT BANK WLWT STATUE BLDG ARE MID-TOWNE GARAGE MUSIC CINNATI BELL NINTH STREET WILLIS Phoenix Building/Cincinnati Club EDERATED PIONEER PARK EXHIBIT A CHURCH HIBBEN BLDG COVENANT EIGHTH APTS RAPTIST CHURCH MAIN SENIOR EXECUTIVE NINTH GARFIFLD Hamilton County, GARFIELD HARRISON FARKING TERTIELD GANDEN PARKNG new oddllion TRUST RESTORING AMERICA'S ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio PHOENIX BUILDINE BASEMENT PLAN TG GROSS AREA = 10,800 SF. Phoenix Building/Cincinnati Club NORTH TO. CINTI CLUB_ GROSS AREA = 10, 800 S,F. NORTH PHOENIX BULDIHG SHAFT FIRST FLOOR PLAN 16 .RACL.STREET.

PHOENIX BUILDING - RACL - STRLLT- GROSS AREA 3,700 SF NORTH SECOND FLOOR PLAN THIRD FLOOR PLAN FOURTH FLOOR PLAN CIMCINNATI CLUB BASEMENT FIRST FLOOR GARFIELD PLACE Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio Phoenix Building/Cincinnati Club THE BUSINESS MEN'S CLUB OF CINCINNATI The - indicates a non-resident member; the t an ex-member. Abraham, Chas. The Fechheimer Bros. Co. Secretary and Treasurer 18-26 W. Fifth st. The Amer. Credit Indemnity Co. 1622 Union Trust Bldg Adams, Chas. H. Sycamore and New Adams, J. L. Iron and Steel Albrecht, Chas. H. Alexander, Don. Alexander, M. H. 230 E. Front st. M. L. Alexander & Co. 128 E. Third st. Allen, Horace M. The Equitable Life Assur. Soc. Allen, Thomas W. The John H. Hibben Dry Gds Co 412 Elm st. Allen, William M. 510 Chamber Commerce Allison, B. M. Employers Liab. Assur. Cor: Employers Liability Assur. Allison, Geo. D. Allison.

Robert Board of Public Service City Hall The Chas. F. Ampt Co 110 E. Water st. Edison Phonograph Co Anderson, John M John M. Anderson Banker and Broker Anderson, Wm. H. W. H. Anderson & Co. Law Booksellers & Pub. 524 Main st Armleder, Otto The O. Armleder Co. 328 Longworth st Armstrong, Geo. Armstrong & Fillmore Sixth st. 410 Walnut st. Atkins, C. H.M. The Warner Elevator Mfg. Co. 613 Spring Grove av Atkins, Harry T. The Atkins & Pearce Mfg. Co. Ault, A. Ault, Chas. A. Ault, G. Ault, L. D. Bahlmann, Felix V The Kruse & Bahlmann Hdw Co 125 E. Pearl st. Bahmann, Robt. F. The Blymyer Iron Works Co. 501 Johnston Bidg 72 Perin Bldg Baldwin & Co. The Whitman & Barnes Mfg Co. 214 E. Eighth st. Banning, Leland G Hardwood Lumber 4 Allen Bldg. Barrett, Charles F. 29 E. Fourth st Barrett, Oscar F. Barrett Line Steamers Barton, Edward The Barron, Boyle Co Bartlett, C. M. The Bartlett Com.

College 32 W. Fourth st tBartlett, Geo. S Geo. S. Bartlett 313 E. Second st. B. & O. S-W. Ry. Barton, Emery H. Barton's Art Store Clemens Oskamp 417 Vine st. Bauer, Jacob M Lawrenceburg, Ind. Beattie, A. C Lawton-Beattie Electric Co. *Bechtel, John A Steam Motor Vehicles tBell, O. E. Chicago, Ills. Crawley & Johnston 757 108 West Attorney Woodenware Agent Fertilizers Broker Manager Secretary Milwaukee Main Lawyer NAME FIRM Jeweler Insurance Mechanical Engineer Claude Ashbrook Factory Tools and Supplies General Manager Pictures and Frames Electric Contractor Vice President The Barnett Carriage Co. Fifth and Eggleston av. Adams Express Co. Manufacturers of Shoes The Bauer Cooperage Co. The Ault Woodenware Co. President and Treasurer Blue Ridge Dispatch Printers and Binders 615-617 Main st. Richmond and Carr Third and Central av. Race and Arcade Sixth and Carr sts. Bell, Thos. J.

General Agent Third and Smith sts. The Bell Watch Co. +Andem, James L. Men's Club. Krippendorf, Dittman Co. J. L. Adams & Co. The Chas. H. Albrecht Co. 39 E. Third st Ampt, Chas. F Ashbrook, Claude Baily, George S Baldwin, Bert L Leland G. Banning Barnett, Clifford L. 128 E. Basson, Ferd. A 332 W. Fourth st. 959 233 485 595 750 929 830 943 194 Business 252 Members 152 ADDRESS TELEPHONE Milwaukee Automobile Co. Club George S.Baily Bellows, Ira W. Fourth and Vine sts. Bellsmith, R. P P. Bellsmith 124 W: Fourth st. Main 2662 Belmer, Albert G. H. Belmer & Co. 29 E. Pearl st. Main 1092 Belmont, Louis 027 Broadway Main 1002 Benedict, Chas. C Chas. C. Benedict . Attorney-at-Law Benndorf. K. F K. F. Benndorf & Co. 26 E. Third st. Main 1660 Bennett, R. M. Hanover Fire Insurance Co., N. Y. 102 E. Third st. Moch, Berman & Co. Berry, F.B 126 E. Sixth st. 710 Sycamore st Betts, A. R.

Richmond and Carr sts Biddle, Wm. R. The Webb Stationery and Printing Co 306 Walnut st. Biggs, N. H. The Cincinnati Union Stock Yard Co. President and Treasurer Spring Grove av. and Hopple st. +Biles, J. W. Louisville, Ky. Biles, Wm. C Wm. C. Biles & Co. 313 Vine st. Main 2192 Bishop, Richard M The Cincinnati Tin and Japan Co Canal and Sycamore sts. Main 1169 Black, Claude V The John H. Hibben Dry Goods Co. 412 Elm st. +Blackford, John F. 412 Race st. Blain, Frank J. Blaine, E. R. Blaine, John Ewing 1224-1248 W. Eighth st. Blakeney, Geo. Budd, Blakeney & Co. Eighth and Main sts Main 3027 Blair, Geo. A. C. M. & St. Paul Ry. Traveling Freight Agent 12 Carew Bldg. Main 1016 Blair, J. McLean Block, Ben. J. Gano Wright & Co Block, Leo 27 Vine st. Block, M. H. Block, Simon Standard Distillery Co 323 E. Second st. +Bloss, Geo. C Schumann, Bloss & Co. Contractors, Builders Bode, August H.

August H. Bode Bofinger & Hopkins Bohrer, Geo. H German National Bank Third and Walnut sts Boldt, Chas. - Charles Boldt Glass Co. Davis Lane & Pa. R. R. The Hoefinghoff-Laue Foundry Co 506 E. Front st. Bossard, Wm The Cincinnati Lithographic Co. 12-14 W. Court st. Receiving Teller Boswell, Wm. Wm. Boswell & Co. Provident Sav. Life Assur. Soc. Main 2114 Bosworth, C. A. C. A. Bosworth Bowdish, J. O. Main 1344 Boyle, A. S. 424 Main st. Bradley, E. A. The Bradley & Sorin Co. President and Secretary J. & F. Schroth Packing Co. Brandt. Louis H. 119 W. Elder st. Main 2757 Brashears, John 8 Mitchell Bldg Braunstein, C. B. Koch & Braunstein Main 2206 Cambridge Tile Mfg. Co. Breed, Wm. D R. Kleybolte & Co. Main 2776 Breese, J. E. The Philip Carey Mfg. Co. Lockland, O. North Brewster, J. W. J. W.

Brewster Main 3219 West South Distillers Commission Attorney Grocers Photographer Main446 Hardware Manager Main1336 Main921 Secretary Leather Vice-President Treasurer ADDRESS Main Main674 General Manager General Superintendent Treasurer and Manager Rawson Bldg. Proprietary Medicine The Blaine-Thompson Co. Conrad Best Government Bldg. Fire Insurance Wholesale Clothiers Wholesale Dry Goods China and Glass Equitable National Bank Special Agent Best,Conrad American Type Founders Co. Iron Founders The Turney Drier Co. Contractor and Builder United States Express Co. General Southern Agent Cormany and Township Real Estate Second National Bank Secretary and Treasurer Louis Belmont C.H.&D.R.R. Union Trust Bldg. Manager Sales Dept. Berman.Sam' Ninth and Main sts. The Barron Boyle Co. Main 252 Main 372 Glazed and Floor Tile The Globe Wernicke Co. Main 986 The Cincinnati Coffin Co.

Main 990 Main 834 Consolidated Coal and Mining Co. Main 534 Great China Tea Co. .world 540 Main st. 31 W. Third st. .. A. Rarisley : J. Blain & Co Main 1468 31 Atlas Bank Bldg Main 1184 Main 1475 Main 1960 Assistant U. S. Treasurer Braemer, Theo. Bragg, C. C -. C. Bragg F. C. Brandt & Son Covington. 358 234 881 780 183 TELEPHONE Main795 Main909 CINCINNATI NAME 109 FIRM Main 810 Main 281 Main 304 +Bosse,Robert W. P. S. Briggs & Co. Bonds and Investment Securities 19 E. Third st. Britton, John Royal Savings Association South Bromwell & 14 Masonic Temple Brooks 15-17 Carlisle Bidg. Brown, Chas. P. Chas. Edgar Brown St. Paul Bldg. Matthews & Brown Brown, Geo. H. Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., N.Y. Main 2070 The Procter & Gamble Co Manager Advertising Dept. Main 1070 The Spool Cotton Co., N. Y. Miami Military Institute Germantown, O. Howell Gano & Co.

310 Walnut st Cleveland Rubber Works 12 Race st Main 1920 Brown, W. W. Third and Vine sts Brownell, G. S. Sixth and Carr sts. Bruce, John E: 1308 Central av Main 2292 Brunswick, B. H 130-132 E. Sixth st. Main 1240 Bryan, George E. 427 Main st. Buchanan, Traffic Manager Budd, Clifford M. Budd, Blakeney & Co. Main 3027 Bullock, James Wilson Norwood, Ohio Main 1030 Burchenal, John J. Manager Glycerine Dept Burger, Otto L Bode Hardware Co Wholesale Hardware 25 E. Pearl st. Burgett, J. A. 304 Main st. Burkhardt, Andreas E. Burkhardt Bros. & Co. Hatters, Haberdashers 8 E. Fourth st. Burkhold, Henry Burton, Matthew H. Brown, Burton & Davis Burton, Robert M. 206 W. Pearl st. Main 2157 Burton, S. H. Cin. Steel Range and Furnace 115 W. Filth st. Main 2016 Main 3018 Buss, Eugene R Eugene R. Buss Main 2081 Butler, Jos. C. Main 3925 514 Vine and 319 Walnut sts. Cahn, Lee Lee Cahn Caie, Thomas J.

44 Pickering Bldg. Cadwalader, P. J. . J. Cadwalader 405 Johnston Bldg. Main 1630 Campbell, B. W The Perkins-Campbell Co 622 Broadway Campbell, John V. Assist. Corporation Counsel Main 1861 Cantor, Joe The Mabley & Carew Co. Fifth and Vine sts Carew, Robt. G Carothers, D B. & O. S.-W. R. R. Third and Central av Main 485- Carpenter, W. B The W. B. Carpenter Co. J. L. Adams & Co. Iron and Steel Carter, F. C., H. & D. R. R. Co. Carter, W. N. Cassedy, Wm. F. Jas. A. Cassedy & Co. 11l Longworth st. Woodenware West Main403 BUSINESS Main949 Representative Manager Main813 TELEPHONE Superintendent Hardware Architects Treasurer Secretary Cashier Varnish Main Vice-President 110 ADDRESS Attorney-at-Law Printer Insurance Capitalist Vice-President and Supt.

Main335 Subscription Books National Lafayette Bank Merchants National Bank Vice-President and Manager President and Treasurer Main948 Engineer Maintenance of Way Main 691 Brunswick-Balke-Collender Co. American Laundry Machinery Co. Franklin Bank Joe Cantor West738 Bell Block Strader Cypress Co. Main 3436 City Hall The Ault Woodenware Co. Main 252 Main 532 Main 826 Men's Shoes The Cincinnati Iron Store Co. Cigars and Tobacco Main 835 The Delicatessen Lunch Room Co. Main 670 Main 1148 Pearl and Plum sts. Butler Bldg. United Bank Bldg. Eighth and Main sts. Main388 Secretary and Gen'l Mgr. Union Trust Bldg. Briggs, Philip S. Bromwell & Bruce Brown, L. *Brown, Orvon G. Brown, Wm. Bullock Electric Mfg Berry Bros., Limited Jos. C. Butler Butler, P. C. Thos. J. Caie & Co. Main 1073 Carew, Joseph T. Garrard and Spring Grove Carew Bldg. The W. Rahn-Mayer-Carpenter Co.

George E.Bryan FIRM Main 172 W. *Caven, Wm. T 607 Rialto Bldg., Chicago 320 Walnut st. Chandler, W. L. Third st. Chatfield, A. H. 347 W. Fourth st. City Hall Church, John A. The Cincinnati Cordage & Paper Co. 623 Main st. Clagett, J. R. Major 2d Infantry, U.S.A. Fort Thomas, Ky. Clark, Davis W Rev. Davis W. Clark 20 W. Fourth st Clark, Jesse R. Geo. B. A. E. Clarkson & Sons 505 Pike Bldg. Louisville & Nashville Ry. Col Cleveland, Harlan Cleveland & Bowler J. L. Cleveland 838 W. Seventh st West Closson, Henry B. A. B. Closson, Jr. & Co. Art Dealers 110 W. Fourth st Cobb, Orris P Cobb & Howard Blymyer Bldg Cohen, Alfred M. Cohen & Mack W. cor. Third and Walnut 15 W. Sixth st. Collins, C. F. Belding Bros. & Co. Collins, Jas. A. Secretary and Treasurer Colville, Hugh P. Covington, Ky. Coney, Ralph H. Conroy, A. J. Cooke, D. McKim 110 E. Second st. Cooper, S.

M Union Trust Bldg Corbin, M. M Chief of Ry. Engineer Dept. G. F 124 E. Fourth st. The A. G. Corre Hotel Co. Cost, E. F. C. C. & St. L. Ry Freight Traffic Manager Third and Smith sts. Cotteral, Cowing, R. A. President and Treasurer The Philip Carey Mfg. President and Gen. Mgr. Lockland, Ohio North Crane, Clinton Treasurer and Gen. Mgr. Crane, H. D. 326 W. Pearl st. Crane, R. H. Manufacturer Paper Boxes 336 Main st. Crawford, Henry W. Smith & Nixon Piano Co. Crawford, Hugh W. 406 Vine st Crawford, J. M M. Crawford Creasey, L. L 46 Vine st. 34 E. Sixth st. Crites, Geo. U. S. Treasury Department Government Bldg. Croninger, Ed. H. Ed. H. Croninger Crosley, Powell 420 Pike Bldg. Culbertson, C. A. Standard Optical Co Niles Tool Works Hamilton, O. James H. Curran Elevator Co. Manufacturer of Elevators John J. Cushing .. S. & M. S. R. R.

708 110 South Hardware Treasurer Secretary Manager Main Attorney-at-Law Clergyman Vice-President Teller Physician ADDRESS Silk Manufacturers Contracting Agent Merchandise Brokers 1739 Eastern av. Manufacturing Jeweler General Agent Southern Passenger Agent Commission Merchants Machine Tools Fourth and.Central av. Wholesale Grocers Burlington Route Special Agent Rubber Stamps 513 Eggleston av. Crabbs,Geo.D. Powell Crosley Real Estate General Electric Co. Telephone Bldg. Carpets and Furniture Private Secretary to Mayor Fifth and Vine sts. German National Bank Grand Hotel Dry Goods Attorney Union Central Life Insurance Co. Clary,Lee Cincinnati Street Railway Co. Coal and Coke 76 Glenn Bldg. Mitchell Bldg. 411 Race st. Neave Bldg. Cowing, F. S. 1434 Main st. 111 The Chatfield & Woods Co Christie, Chas. J. Carew Bidg Cleveland, J. L. The Procter & Collier Co. Collier T. B.

Collier McKim Cooke & Co. Cooper & Co. Corre, The Harkness & Cowing Crane Estate R. H. Crane H. E. Langdon & Co. 3 Emery Arcade Culbertson. Jas. Clark Curran, Jas. H. 735 316 172 958 BUSINESS Police FIRM The Aeolian Co. Chamberlin, N.J. The Cotteral Building Co. Daller, C. Oskamp 417 Vine st. Daum, Geo. M. Main 3483 Davenport, Fred. The Davenport Paper Box Co. Davis, Geo. W. Union Central Life Insurance Co. Fourth and Central av. Main 1888 Dawson, J. M J. M. Dawson Hammond Bldg DeCamp, John H John H. DeCamp Mfr. Steamboat Furniture 232 E. Front st. Hollister & Hollister 01 Pike Bldg Investment Bankers Deppe, William P. Ass't Gen Pass. & Traffic Agt. Third and Smith sts. Main 1883 Deremo, John The John Shillito Co. Secretary ( Main 1849 DeWitt, John D Secretary and Treasurer 1008 Richmond st. Norwood, Ohio Dillhoff, Jos Dillhoff, Meyer & Co. Tailors' Trimmings 126 W. Seventh st. Dittmann.

Geo. W. 622 Sycamore st. Doane. W. H. The Central Trust & Safe Deposit Co. 141 E Fourth st. Main 1413 Manufacturers' Agent Main 3666 Charles F. Dolle 38 Bodmann Bldg. Dolle, Louis J. Louis J. Dolle Dolph, John Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., N.Y. Bell Block Main 2070 Donel, A. W. 214 E. Eighth st. The Procter & Gamble Co Ivorydale, O Main 2100 Douds, Herman J 420 W. Fourth st. Doughty, Chas. L Chas. L. Doughty Main 2023 Douglass, Howard Illinois Central R. R Main 1581 Drewry, Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Col Main 1694 Miller, DuBrul & Peters Mfg. Co. 507 E. Pearl st. Main 1452 DuBrul, Orville N. Summerside Poultry Farm. Summerside, O Duhme, Herman Duhme Bros. & Co. Diamonds, Watches 37 E. Fourth st. Duncan, J. H. J. H. Duncan & Co. Boots and Shoes 115 E. Pearl st. Durrell, Jos. E Duttenhofer, Val., Jr. Val. Duttenhofer Sons' Col Main 2086 Duttenhofer, John Glenn Estates 240 E.

Fourth st. Main 1852 Ebersole, Wm. V. Wm. V. Ebersole & Co. Edwards, D C. H. & D. R. R. Passenger Traffic Manager Main 1832 The Preferred Accident Insurance Co. Manager Southern Ohio Main 2652 117 E. Seventh st. Main 1779 Saddlery Hardware Main 3316 Einstein, Sam. S. Wholesale Whiskies 310 E. Ninth st. Ellis, S. Wade H. EHis City Hall Main 1861 Ellis, Wm. C G. S. Ellis & Son Emminger, A. E A. E. Emminger Main 2723 Ernst, James C Covington, Ky. Ernst, Richard P. Ernst & Cassatt First National Bank Bldg. South North Main898 West Attorney Main456 Main593 Main288 Main585 Main225 Main654 Superintendent Cashier Main Main194 Jewelers NAME Vice-President Main361 Main189 Attorney-at-Law Poultry Harness Manufacturers Assistant Manager Einstein Bros. Shoe Manufacturers Advertising Agency Dentist Commercial Agent Pennsylvania Lines Rawson Building Agricultural Implements Durrell Bros.

Carew Building The Moloney Shoe Co. Clemens Oskamp General Electric Co. State Agent Division Freight Agent Eighth and Sycamore sts. Real Estate Main 252 Dietz,Conrad Union Trust Bldg. +Davis,Wm.Luther German National Bank Seventh and Race sts. Main770 Main 1634 Bank and Trust Main 943 239 Main st. Masonic Temple Ass't Corporat'n Counsel Provident Life and Trust Co. Edwards, Nelson J. Eilers, J. M. hird and Walnut sts Foraker, Outcalt, Granger & Prior The Union Distilling Co. Krippendorf, Dittmann Co. Joering, Wm. Geo Wm. Geo. Doering Howard Douglass DuBrul, Ernest F Paper Box Manufacturers Durrell, Chas. W. Dymond, Richard Eggers, Albert G. J. M. Eilers i Ernst & Steinberg 816 BUSINESS ADDRESS 112 Dolle,Chas.F. TELEPHONE Boss Washing Machine Co. The Smith-Eggers Co. Evans, A. H. 230 Walnut st. Evans, Ben. 705 Broadway Main 1519 The C. W. Evans Steel and Iron Co. 22 W. Second st.

Evans, E. F. The Cin. Cordage and Paper Co. 623 Main st Evans, Llewelyn Ewan, J. Verner J. Verner Ewan Main 2767 The Ezekiel & Bernheim Co. Main 1368 Thos. H. Osborn & Co. 112 W. Fourth st. Farnham, Chas. A C. A. Farnham & Co. N. W. cor. Fourth and Vine sts. +Faulkner, James W. 628 Vine st Fechheimer, S. M. Krohn, Fechheimer & Co. Ninth and Sycamore sts. Feldmann, D. H. Jonap & Co. Ladies' Furnishings 433 Race st. Anthony Feuser 22 E. Pearl st. Main 2867 Ficke, Geo. A. Supt. Bottling Department Fischer, Wm. G. The Wm. G. Fischer Mfg. Co. 109 Church Place The Snow Flake Laundry Co. 1220 Race st. Fisher, Walter S. Geo. Fisher & Sons Fitzgerald, Chas. J. Chas. J. Fitzgerald 32 Carlisle Bldg Flemming, R. H. Fleischmann, Julius Hon. Julius Fleischmann 419 Plum st. Ford, E. S. Porter Iron Roofing Co. Main 1578 Fifth and Walnut 16 E. Fourth st Foulds, F. W. 1225 Budd st. 215 E. Fifth st.

Fox, Geo. B. The Fox Paper Co. Lockland, O North 20 E. Canal st. Main 2044 Frey, John H. B. & O. S-W. R. R. Main 1834 Mutual Life Ins. Co. Western Underwriter Co. Etna Building Main 2077 The Procter & Gamble Co. C. O. Gansel 119 E. Third st. Main 2052 Jeptha Garrard 06 Johnston Bldg Main 1630 The Kanawha Coal and Coke Co. . W. Fourth and Elm John Gates & Co. Cook and Alfred sts Andrew Jergens & Co. Toilet Soaps John Kaufman Brewing Co. 1008 Richmond st. Fire and Marine Insurance Gibson, John H The Gibson & Perin Co. 326 Walnut st. 805 Neave Bldg. Main 2463 Wholesale Jewelers 6 E. Pearl Main 3660 Glen, William W.

Assistant to Manager 479 249 546 West Main494 Main277 West660 Main959 Correspondent 742 Main485 Main941 Treasurer Vice-President Main514 Cashier Main625 Main Main399 Main942 Business Manager Superintendent 113 Main2556 Attorney-at-Law Associate Manager Cigar Manufacturers Insurance Shoe Manufacturers General Insurance Newspaper Advertising Adams Express Co. Secretary and Treasurer Paper Manufacturers Sales Manager General Building Contractor Auction and Commission General Agent Third and Central av. Merchant Tailors Wholesale Millinery Southern Contracting Co. The Evans Chemical Co. Fritz Bros. Distillers Mayor of Cincinnati President and Manager Boots and Shoes Upholstery Supplies President and Treasurer Cincinnati Enquirer Co. Cincinnati Traction Co. College of Music Ass't General Freight Agent Front and Butler Union Trust Bldg. Ben Evans Race and Canal The Stirling Co. 334 Main st.

Fahnestock, A.L. Sale Stable The Cincinnati Milling Machine Co. Evans, Chas. W. Frank Fox The C.Moerlein Brewing Co. The Foulds Milling Co. Main 252 Main 833 Main 642 Main 925 Police Main 586 Elm st. N. E. cor. Fourth and Race sts. Main 1616 Fishburn, C. B. Main 1946 Ludlow, Ky. City Hall Fleischmann, Max C Mgr. Fleischmann & Co. 27 W Front St. Foraker, J. B., Jr. +Foster, International Cor. Schools Main 3198 Foulds, H. G. Fox, Frank Freund, Jacob -Fifth and Lock sts. Fries, Archibald Fritz, Richard Fryer, Robert N. Fullerton, A. B Gamble, Jas. N. Gansel, C. O Gantvoort. A. J. Garrard, Jeptha Gates, James H. Geier, Fred. A. Geilfus, Chas. H. Geis, Wm. C. Gerke, Geo. 'he Union Distilling Co Gibbs, Edwin C Geo. W. Neare, Gibbs & Co. Main 2210 Gillette, Edward K. Gilsey J. & H. Gilsey BUSINESS existing. Main468 ADDRESS FIRM +Fritz,Wallace Main 815 TELEPHONE Garrison,F. L. Glover, Sam'l W.

316 W. Fourth st. Godley, S. S 803 Neave Bldg. Frank Gofton 606 Race st Goodale, Levi C. The Bradstreet Co Union Trust Bldg Goodman, B Ochs, Goodman & Co. 104 W. Third st. Goodman & Wright 435 E. Court st. Gordon, Soss, Rev. Chas. F Avondale Presbyterian Church North Granger, Wm. W. Foraker, Outcalt, Granger & Prior Matthew Addy & Co. Greene, Edward The Hartwell Furniture Co. 234 W. Fourth st. Greening, Henry B. The Commercial Tribune Greenwald Co. 720 E. Pearl st. Back & Greiwe Wholesale Liquor Dealers 215 E. Second st. Griffith, G. P. The Hill & Griffith Co. C. H. & D north of Gest Groene, John C. J. C. Groene & Co Herman J. Groesbeck 07 Johnston Bldg 117 W. Seventh st. Guckenberger, Geo. 518 Walnut st. The National Billiard Mfg. Co. Secretary and Treasurer 6-10 W. Canal st. R. G. Dun & Co. Mgr. Cóllecting Department Third and Vine sts. Guntrum, L E. L. E.

Guntrum 3I E Third st Jones, Montgomery & Haass Dr. Rufus B. Hall 628 Elm st. Hall, Walker P. Roberts & Hall Hall, W. H. Spring Grove av. and Kinney Hall, Wilmot J. Wilmot J. Hall & Co Fourth and Walnut sts. Hammer, Harvey Harvey Hammer Hand, C. H. Sam'l Hannaford & Sons Erie City Iron Works Engines, Boilers, Furnaces 809 Walnut st. Harning, Ed. Tc. Cincinnati Underwriters Assn. Harrison, E. P. The Fox Paper Co. Lockland, O. The World Mfg. Co 505 Elm st. W. H. Harrison & Co Hart, H. B Hartlieb, C. E Irwin, Ballman & Co. D. Appleton & Co. Glennland Hill, Linwood Haven, Wm. A. Haven Malleable Castings Co. Court and Sycamore M. B. Farrin Winton Place Hayward, A. W. Des Jardins & Hayward St. Paul Bldg. Hazen, Alex. T. . P.

Hazen & C 809 Broadway West 114 Drugs Lumber Attorney Haberdasher Pastor Publisher Main Manager Secretary Attorneys-at-Law Architect ADDRESS Cashier Superintendent President NAME Bankers Physician Insurance Starch Manufacturers Manufacturers Clothing Wholesale Lumber Paper Manufacturers Vice-President and Cashier Advertising Manager Vice-President and Treasurer Investment Securities Hulbert Block General Contractors Music Dealers Merchant Tailors Citizens National Bank Special Agent National Lafayette Bank Machine Shops Contractors and Builders Hunt and Abigail Masonic Temple The Crane-Hawley Co. Bell Block Kenner and Dalton Fourth and Race sts. President and General Mgr. 817 Hutchins av. Atlas National Bank Standard Oil Co. The Post-Glover Electric Co. Carlisle Bldg. The Union Grain and Hay Co. The Halls Safe Co. +Groesbeck,Herman J. Hazen, Levi P. United Bank Bldg. S. S.

Godley Gofton, Frank American Starch Co. Renner, Gordon & Renner Cace and Vater sts. Green, James A. The I.& E. Greenwald Co James Griffith & Sons Race and Emery Arcade Gruner, Hubbell & Co Gunning, James Haass, Jos. A. Hall, Rufus B. ivery Stable 449 E. Pearl st. Mgr. Lubricating Dept. Hannaford, H. E. North 722R Harrison, Fred. E. Cnowlton and C. H. & D Hawley, Geo. B. Hay, Wm. B. 930 457 663 237 379 282 189 630 317 951 392 774 TELEPHONE Spice Mills FIRM 252 Gordon,Harry L. Cincinnati, Chio Upon the recommendation of axtends lo an invitation lo become a The Board of Direclors C luh CLUB Eighth and Race Streets Northeast Corner CINCINNATI Garfield Place its warmth, its friendliness - that is The Cincinnati Club. Luxurious, without being ostentatious; the elegance of good taste place for men's conferences.

A place to meet friends or to make Organized in 1892, The Cincinnati Club for many years has played earned its prestige. It is here that one meets men who are factors in finance and in- dustry, the leaders in the professions, the civic leaders - and meets distinguished visitors are brought to be entertained The Clubhouse is in two distinct units - one the social and dormi- tory building, the other the athletic and recreational building. modern in every detail, containing practically every club feature and social facility for members, their ladies and their guests, and two hundred homelike sleeping rooms, each equipped with bath. There is provision for a hundred additional rooms, when needed.

In the Athletic Building the member has at his disposal a gym- nasium; an indoor golf course; handball courts; bowling on the green; a spacious billiard room; bowling alleys; a shooting range; private card rooms; a complete bath department; Swedish massage; hot steam cabinets; private dressing rooms; and many other athletic and recrea- The Cincinnati Club has become the permanent home of some The Home of the Cincinnati Club Non-resident members find it a great convenience, particularly at families and friends, to whom they have the privilege of issuing guest cards, also are welcome to avail themselves of the sleeping rooms, as well as all its other facilities. Servidor, valet and laundry departments are at your service. friends. tional features. others invite their guests here.

The social and dormitory building is a a leading part in social, business and civic life of Cincinnati. It has them in the spirit of good-fellowship that prevails. It is here that The Library-Containing 300 Volumes The Foyer Hall THE Cincinnati Club is situated in ONE senses the friendliness and ele- the heart of the city. It faces Gar- gance of the Club from the moment field Park, whose stately trees and heroic monuments of Presidents Gar- way into the main lobby on the first field and William Henry Harrison add to its dignity. Here is quiet- freedom from the hubbub and tur- case leads up to the second floor and down to the Grill in the basement. ness and shopping section, the lead- the cigar counter and large inviting friend. Uniformed attendants await your coming and are glad to answer way.

your questions and aid you in every he steps up the broad marble stair- floor. The foyer is spacious and finished in marble. A winding stair- than five minutes" walk, is the busi- Here are also the service desk and arm chairs for use while awaiting a triumph in ivory tint, running the full length of the big building, it embodies all the comforts that the and settees upholstered both for com- fort and beauty; smokadors at one's combine to make the lounge one of Club. Leading magazines and news- marble columns rise to support the beamed and panelled ceiling, adding to the air of quiet elegance that pre- vails here. A Quiet Corner of the Lounge friend for a quiet chat; to mingle with others who have come for a respite from the cares of the day; or merely to lounge, if one chooses, in soli- tary grandeur.

Toenjoy your favorite smoke and read your A writing room adjoins the lounge equipped with every facility for correspondence. HERE is a place to bring a favorite paper or periodical. discriminating clubman seeks and The Lounge best typified by the men's lounge. that are restful to the senses-these A vast colonnade, an architectural and draperies elbows; decorations and the most pleasing features of the papers are tobe found here.Stately The Main Dining Room The Ladies Reception Room that you will agree that the cuisine and service are, with- of the ladies of their members as has The Cincinnati Club. out exception, fine. Not only has every consideration been planned for their accom- The room is of noble proportions, two stories in height.

modation, but facilities also have been arranged to enable It is a modern adaption of the Tudor period, with a massive them to entertain their friends, to give luncheons, and bridge to a height of thirteen feet in fumed oak. The ladies lounge, or reception room, on the first floor, is A kitchen and bakeshop, modern and complete in every finished in Louis XVI style, with the furniture covered with damask, with draperies and hangings to match, and the floor piece matchless It is a place to spend a restful ing room. afternoon or evening; maids are ready to ré- spond to any Chinese rug. spective professions, parties here. covering acne- call for service. fireplace in true Tudor style.The walls are wainscoted adjoins the main din- THE main dining room is on the second floor.

We are sure cooks of the highest by chefs and pastry standing in their re- pecially prepared for dancing, and many enjoyable social gatherings are held here. The banquet hall is also used for noonday luncheon meetings of various functions are held in the spacious dining room. One of the Private Banquet Halls at the service of its members. For a party of four or a party of four hundred, the Club offers to a mem- ber and his guest, every facility. The appointments of the private banquet and thesameperfect service that maintains in the main dining room, is available here.

halls are complete in every detail formal banquet, the Club is always THE large banquet hall on the third floor is ideal FOR the private luncheon, for the The Ladies' Dining Room The Grill THEN, on the second floor, opposite the main dining room, is the Gold Room-the ladies' gold, in a blue field, adorn the ceiling; and its tinted and are adorned with game-fish, the heads of elk, moose and deer - trophies of features of the Club of which the members are of the Club.

A glass-enclosed refrigerator at one beauty of the room and its appoint- end of the room provides the mem- ments, but also because it supplies bers with the privilege of selecting the need for an exclusive downtown the chop or steak, the fish or fowl that dining room where the wives and he wishes for his meal and sending it daughters of members or their back to the special grill kitchen to be guests may stop for luncheon dur- matinee. prepared for him. architecture it suggests the Italian Renais- the fishing and hunting prowess of members ing a shopping tour, or before a ment. It has an atmosphere all its own. sance. It's low arched walls are cheerfully particularly proud, not only because of the affords a real thrill. The signs of the zodiac in BOHEMIAN spot is the grill in the base- One of the 200 Bed Rooms A Private Dining Room available for gatherings and parties.

of these are deluxe rooms on the second the world - a bed room with all the comforts that the tired man could ing rooms are available on the third floor. A luxurious bed, soft lights to read or write by; a tub or shower one's home than in one of these private to aid in restoring shattered nerves and quiet and peace. meeting, for meetings of business groups, The fifth floor of the Club has been set aside by the manage- obligations The card and game rooms are ment for the accommodation of for their invited guests. are in addition to the card and AND when the day is done, and rest Building. members and their wives or seems the most priceless jewel in One cannot have greater exclusiveness in game rooms in the Athletic building available to members, floor. One large and thirteen smaller din- They are ideal, too, for the luncheon- These The Athletic Building, S.E.

Corner Ninth and Race Streets OR PERHAPS you enjoy a game of of the Athletic Building the indoor golf course has proven a great at- in the Athletic Building is new. There are twelve billiard and nine the beginner can learn from a pro- and the appointments of the room fessional whose instruction and help will rapidly put him into the expert occasions, world champions give exhibitions of their can get new ideas which will help on skill, but usually those less skillful enjoy an hour or two of their favorite game. The indoor course is the very latest and best conceived of any to be found room are the card rooms where bridge and chess are anywhere. fect? AMONG the many popular features enjoyed by their devotees. the golfers can keep at practice and the course-for whose game is per- The Billiard Room pocket billiard tables of the finest billiards or pool. The billiard room traction.

Here in stormy weather are exquisite. Here, on class. Then, too-even an expert Officers and Directors of the Cincinnati Club AND so this is The Cincinnati Club. A HOME him who seeks the comforts, refinements and good Attorney at Law. fellowship of such an institution. AN ATHLETIC First Vice-President: LAWRENCE B. HERSCHEDE thrill of a strike in the bowling alley, or a perfect shot Secretary and Treasurer, The Frank Herschede Co. in the billiard room. A place for a business con- Second Vice-President: CHARLES W. DUPUIS well, YOUR WIFE'S CLUB, YOUR DAUGHTER'S President, The Citizens' National Bank & Trust Co. or YOUR SISTER'S, as well as your own. Vice-President, The Union Trust Co. When friends are at the heathside met, Sweet courtesy has done its most; JOHN G. KIDD When it has made each friend forget, That he is not the host. Vice-President and Treasurer, The Stewart & Kidd Co. FRANK A.

McGEE A. E. ANDERSON Vice-President, The Moores-Coney Co. BOLTON S. ARMSTRONG President, The Mabley & Carew Co. ARTHUR L. BROWN Assistant Secretary, The Diem & Wing Paper Co. DAVID C. JONES Vice-President and General Manager, The Lunkenheimer Co. OLIVER S. LARKBY Assistant Secretary, The Edwards Manufacturing Co. WILLIAM REEHL Managing Editor, The Cincinnati Times-Star. Realtor. President: Treasurer: Secretary: - Aldrich, FREDERICK W. HINKLE CLUB for him who strives for physical fitness.A CHARLES H. DEPPE RECREATION CENTER for him who seeks the Assistant Secretary: MOSES STRAUSS for him who wants a home. A SOCIAL CLUB for ference. A place to entertain. And, consider this OTTO ARMLEDER President and Manager, The O. Armleder Motor Truck Co. C. H. M. ATKINS President, The Warner Elevator Manufacturing Co. L. A. AULT President, The Ault & Wiborg Co. President, The Board of Park Commissioners.

MAJOR BERT L. BALDWIN Mechanical Engineer. CAPTAIN ROBERT C. BUNGE HoN. THEODORE E. BURTON Member of Congress. Publisher, The Dayton (O.) Daily News.Ex-Governor of Ohio. MRS. MARY EMERY W. DUDLEY FOULKE JAMES N. GAMBLE Vice-President, The Procter & Gamble Co. REV. CHARLES FREDERICK Goss Pastor-Emeritus, Avondale Presbyterian Church. CoL. CHARLES F. HAKE, JR. General Manager, The Heekin Can Co. HON. JUDSON HARMON W. E. KEPLINGER President, The Peters Cartridge Co. PROF. JOHN URI LLOYD President, Lloyd Bros. Pharmacists, Inc. R. T. McCoMAS REV. FRANK H. NELSON Rector of Christ Church COL. WILLIAM COOPER PROCTER A. CLIFFORD SHINKLE President, The Fourth & Central Trust Co. President, The Covington & Cincinnati Bridge Co. GEN. S. B. STANBERY S. B. Stanbery Lumber Co. MRS. CHARLES P. TAFT HON. WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT Chief Justice of the United States DR. J. M. WITHROW Physician and Surgeon.

Ex-President, The Board of Education. Honorary Life Members of the Cincinnati Club HoN. JAMES M. Cox WASO Form - 177 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR ("R" June 1984) NATIONAL PARK SERVICE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES EVALUATION/RETURN SHEET Phoenix Building/Cincinnati Club Fed. Reg. Date: Date Due: _ Entered In ithAction: nomination by person or local government owner objection Federal Agency: . Jappeal -sample J request - NR decision Reviewer's comments: _ technical corrections cited below _substantive reasons discussed below 1. Name 2. Location 3. Classification 4. Owner of Property 5. Location of Legal Description 6. Representation in Existing Surveys -yes Has this property been determined eligible? 7.

Description Jexcellent - unaltered - original site J unexposed summary paragraph moved Category ruins dates completeness resubmission alterations/integrity REJECT Ownership Status fair Reviewer Discipline Recom./Criteria RETURN Hamilton County Condition boundary selection Accessible Substantive Review: deteriorated Working No. Nomination returned for: Describe the present and original (if known)physical appearance see continuation sheet Check one Present Use Public Acquisition clarity DEC 12 1984 ACCEPT -1/26/85 8. Significance Areas of Significance-Check and justify below Statement of Significance (in one paragraph) J summary paragraph l applicable criteria J relating significance to the resource relationship of integrity to significance J justification of exception Other 9. Major Bibliographical References 10. Geographical Data Acreage of nominated property 11.

Form Prepared By The evaluated significance of this property within the state is: State Historic Preservation Officer signature - Photographs Questions concerning this nomination may be directed to Signed - Phone: - Comments for any item may be continued on an attached sheet Date Builder/Architect local context state completeness title clarity Specific dates Maps 12.

State Historic Preservation Officer Certification Quadrangle name UTM References Verbal boundary description and justification justification of areas checked Period _national 1 of 30 Cincinnati, Ohio, Hamilton County Phoenix Building/Cincinnati Club From Southwest - Cincinnati Club Loren Ganon - Photographer - May, 1984 812 Race Street/30 Garfield Place Perspective View Across Eighth Street 2 of 30 West Facade Across Race Street - Phoenix Building/Cincinnati Club Cincinnati, Ohio, Hamilton County Loren Ganon - Photographer - May, 1984 Cincinnati Club 812 Race Street/30 Garfield Place 3 of 30 East End Taken From The South - Loren Ganon - Photographer - May, 1984 Phoenix Building/Cincinnati Club Cincinnati, Ohio, Hamilton County Cincinnati Club 812 Race Street/30 Garfield Place 4 of 30 Cincinnati, Ohio, Hamilton County Lobby/Cigar Stand - Cincinnati Club Phoenix Building/Cincinnati Club 812 Race Street/30 Garfield Place Loren Ganon - Photographer - May, 1984 5 of 30 Harrison Room - Lobby Level - Phoenix Building/Cincinnati Club Cincinnati, Ohio, Hamilton County Cincinnati Club Loren Ganon - Photographer - May, 1984 812 Race Street/30 Garfield Place 6 of 30 Ladies' Reception Room - Lobby Level - Phoenix Building/Cincinnati Club Loren Ganon - Photographer - May, 1984 Cincinnati Club Cincinnati, Ohio, Hamilton County 812 Race Street/30 Garfield Place 7 of 30 Cincinnati, Ohio, Hamilton County Phoenix Building/Cincinnati Club Staircase - Cincinnati Club View Up Entrance Stairs to Main Loren Ganon - Photographer - May, 1984 812 Race Street/30 Garfield Place 8 of 30 Cincinnati, Ohio, Hamilton County Dining Room And Stairs - Phoenix Building/Cincinnati Club Second Floor Foyer - Look To Main Cincinnati Club 812 Race Street/30 Garfield Place Loren Ganon - Photographer - May, 1984 9 of 30 Oak Room - Second Floor - Phoenix Building/Cincinnati Club Loren Ganon - Photographer - May, 1984 Cincinnati Club Cincinnati, Ohio, Hamilton County 812 Race Street/30 Garfield Place 10 of 30 Cincinnati, Ohio, Hamilton County Phoenix Building/Cincinnati Club Loren Ganon - Photographer - May, 1984 Oak Room - Cincinnati Club 812 Race Street/30 Garfield Place Royal Coach 11 of 30 Phoenix Building/Cincinnati Club Second Floor Lobby - View To Dining Loren Ganon - Photographer - May, 1984 Room - Cincinnati Club Cincinnati, Ohio, Hamilton County 812 Race Street/30 Garfield Place 12 of 30 The Gold Room (Ladies' Dining Room) - Loren Ganon - Photographer - May, 1984 Phoenix Building/Cincinnati Club Cincinnati Club Cincinnati, Ohio, Hamilton County 812 Race Street/30 Garfield Place 13 of 30 The Gold Room - Second Floor - Phoenix Building/Cincinnati Club Loren Ganon - Photographer - May, 1984 Cincinnati, Ohio, Hamilton County Cincinnati Club 812 Race Street/30 Garfield Place 14 of 30 Fourth Floor - Executive Dining Rooms - Loren Ganon - Photographer - May, 1984 Cincinnati, Ohio, Hamilton County Phoenix Building/Cincinnati Club Cincinnati Club 812 Race Street/30 Garfield Place 15 of 30 Typical Upper Level Lodging Rooms - Phoenix Building/Cincinnati Club Loren Ganon - Photographer - May, 1984 Cincinnati, Ohio, Hamilton County Cincinnati Club 812 Race Street/30 Garfield Place 16 of 30 Renaissance Grill (Men's Grill) - Loren Ganon - Photographer - May, 1984 Cincinnati, Ohio, Hamilton County Cincinnati Club Phoenix Building/Cincinnati Club 812 Race Street/30 Garfield Place Lower Level - Hallway To The Italian 17 of 30 Lower Level - Italian Renaissance Grill Phoenix Building/Cincinnati Club Cincinnati, Ohio, Hamilton County Loren Ganon - Photographer - May, 1984 (Men's Grill) - Cincinnati Club 812 Race Street/30 Garfield Place 18 of 30 812 Race Street/30 Garfield Place Cincinnati, Ohio, Hamilton County Monica Laurance - Photographer - Sept., 1984 View From Across Ninth Street - North And Phoenix Building/Cincinnati Club West Facdes - Phoenix Building Cincinnati, Ohio, Hamilton County Monica Laurance - Photographer - Sept., 1984 Phoenix Building/Cincinnati Club View of North Facade - Phoenix Building 812 Race Street/30 Garfield Place 19 of 30 812 20 of 30 Detail View Of North Facade - Phoenix Building/Cincinnati Club Phoenix Building 812 Race Street/30 Garfield Place Cincinnati, Ohio, Hamilton County Monica Laurance - Photographer - Sept., 1984 21 of 30 812 Race Street/30 Garfield Place Monica Laurance - Photographer - Sept., 1984 Cartouche At Entrance - Phoenix Building Phoenix Building/Cincinnati Club Cincinnati, Ohio, Hamilton County 22 of 30 Monica Laurance - Photographer - Sept., 1984 Marble Staircase - Taken From Lower Steps Phoenix Building/Cincinnati Club Cincinnati, Ohio, Hamilton County At Main Entrance - Phoenix Building 812 Race Street/30 Garfield Place 23 of 30 Staircase (Second Level) - Phoenix Building Monica Laurance - Photographer - Sept., 1984 Cincinnati, Ohio, Hamilton County Phoenix Building/Cincinnati Club Arched Stained Glass Windows Above Marble 812 Race Street/30 Garfield Place Phoenix Building/Cincinnati Club Monica Laurance - Photographer - Sept., 1984 Level Men's Lounge - Phoenix Building Carved Wood And Glass Bookcase - In First Cincinnati, Ohio, Hamilton County 812 Race Street/30 Garfield Place 24 of 30 25 of 30 Cincinnati, Ohio, Hamilton County Monica Laurance - Photographer - Sept., 1984 Phoenix Building/Cincinnati Club Men's Lounge - First Level - Phoenix Building 812 Race Street/30 Garfield Place 26 of 30 Hallway At Side Of Marble Staircase - Phoenix Building/Cincinnati Club Monica Laurance - Photographer - Sept., 1984 Cincinnati, Ohio, Hamilton County First Level - Phoenix Building 812 Race Street/30 Garfield Place 27 of 30 Phoenix Building/Cincinnati Club Cincinnati, Ohio, Hamilton County Phoenix Building Ballroom With Balconies (Now Gym) - Monica Laurance - Photographer - Sept., 1984 812 Race Street/30 Garfield Place Ballroom - Phoenix Building Small Dining Room/Lounge Opening Onto Phoenix Building/Cincinnati Club Cincinnati, Ohio, Hamilton County 812 Race Street/30 Garfield Place 28 of 30 Monica Laurance - Photographer - Sept., 1984 Level - Phoenix Building Phoenix Building/Cincinnati Club Staircase From Balcony Level To Ballroom 812 Race Street/30 Garfield Place 29 of 30 Cincinnati, Ohio, Hamilton County Monica Laurance - Photographer - Sept., 1984 30 of 30 Phoenix Building/Cincinnati Club Staircase - Phoenix Building Cincinnati, Ohio, Hamilton County Main Dining Room -Located At Top Of Marble 812 Race Street/30 Garfield Place Monica Laurance - Photographer - Sept., 1984 Historic Photograph, (c.

1900) Club Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio Phoenix Building/Cincinnati Club from Cincinnati Club records Phoenix Building ENTRANCE 15 - Additional Photo East Facade - Phoenix Building Phoenix Building/ Cincinnati Club Cincinnati, Ohio, Hamilton County Monica Laurance - Photographer 812 Race Street/ 30 Garfield Place 1981 UNITED STATES COVINGTON QUADRANGLE STATE OF KENTUCKY GEOLOGICAL SURVEY DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY Phoenix Building/Cincinnati Club COVINGTON, KY,-OHIO AJohn McDonald Enterprise SEP 24 1984 September 21, 1984 Mr. W. Ray Luce Interstate 71 at 17th Avenue Dear Mr. Luce: Due to the pending plans for restoration of the Phoenix Building/Cincinnati to communicate my decision Building/Cincinnati Club to waive my thirty day notification period.

John McDonald, President The Carnegle Butlding, 133 Carnegle Way, Sutte 1050, Atlanta, Georgia 30303, (404) 577-1090 Offices in Omaha, Nebraska and Wichita, Kansas Sincerely, AMERITAS Ohio Historical Society Ohio State Historic Preservation Office Thank you for your attention to this matter. RESTORING AMERICA'S ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE JM/amc Office of the Mayor Room 150, City Hall 801 Plum Street Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Phone (513) 352-3250 October 9, 1984 Dr. W. Ray Luce State Historic Preservation Officer Ohio Historical Center 1985 Velma Avenue Dear Dr. Luce: This letter is written in support of the nomination of the National Register of Historic Places of the Phoenix Building/Cincinnati Club. These properties, historically a cornerstone for the Piatt Park area, will be a showcase for preservation activities in our downtown when they are renovated.

Since listing on the National Register is essential to the economic feasibility of this project, I would like to facilitate the nomina- and regulations pursuant to the National Historic Preservation Act Amendments of 1980. Equal Opportunity Employer AB/acm Mayor Sincerely City of Cincinnati OCT 12 1984 Arn Bortz Columbus, Ohio tion process by waiving my 30-day period as provided by the rules Ohio Historic Preservation Office 1985 Velma Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43211 SINCE 1885 November 27, 1984 Ms. Carol Shull, Chief Department of the Interior 1100 L Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20240 Enclosed are four new National Register nominations. All of the appropriate questing a substantive review for the Shaub, Martin, Mill Site and House, for the Phoenix Building/Cincinnati Club, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio of Cincinnati are enclosed which indicate their concurrence in this.

- Piqua-Caldwell Historic District Please contact me if you have any questions. State Historic Preservation Officer SOCIETY Hamilton 614/466-1500 Enclosures Miami Sincerely, County Licking Hancock HISTORICAL Findlay Downtown Historic District Dear Carol: New Submissions are such that the nomination requires immediate listing.We would therefore National Register of Historic Places National Park Service Licking County, Ohio. S.RV. Shaub, Martin, Mill Site and House W. Ray Luce PLEASE PHONE - WILL CALL AGAIN IS WAITING TO SEE YOU WISHES AN APPOINTMENT MESSAGE Cour RECEIVED MEMORANDUM DATE FTS 404-577-1090 RETURNED YOUR CALL OF (Organization) OF CALL YOU WERE VISITED BY- TIME Previous editions usable 63-110