Plaza Apartments, listed on the NRHP in Ohio
The Plaza Apartments is a five-story residential building in Cleveland built in the early 1900s. It features red brick construction with stone accents at the foundation and exterior walls, displaying traditional architectural styles of that era.
Built in 1901 by architecture firm Steffens, Searles & Hirsh, it created modern apartments for middle-class families. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984 as part of the Upper Prospect Multiple Resource Area.
The name refers to the building's role as a modern apartment complex for middle-class families. Its red brick facade with stone accents reflects early 1900s design and remains a visual anchor in the Central neighborhood today.
Located in the Central neighborhood near Cleveland State University campus, it is easily accessible for visitors. Most original features remain intact although some parts have been updated, making it a good spot to observe early 1900s architecture.
During the 1970s and 1980s, the building served as a gathering space for Cleveland's artists and musicians. The post-punk band Pere Ubu lived there, with album covers documenting this connection to the space.
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