Hoffner Historic District

Hoffner Historic District is a neighborhood in Cincinnati's North Side containing eleven contributing buildings spread across 5 acres of land. The area features four commercial structures along Hamilton Avenue and six residences grouped on Moline Court, all built in the Italianate style.

Jacob Hoffner purchased the land in 1836 and developed it into a large estate that was subdivided into smaller parcels following his death in 1891. Most buildings here were constructed in the decades after this division, as the area transformed into a mixed residential and commercial neighborhood.

German builders shaped the construction methods seen here, with Italianate design elements reflecting late-1800s American architectural tastes. You can observe these influences in the detailed stonework and window designs throughout the neighborhood.

The district is easy to explore on foot since all buildings cluster near each other along Blue Rock, Moline Court, Langland, and Hamilton Avenues. The Hoffner Lodge serves as a recognizable landmark to help you orient yourself as you walk through the neighborhood.

The Myron Johnson Lumber Company building sits tucked behind the homes on Langland Street, revealing how the neighborhood mixed residential and industrial uses. This hidden arrangement reflects how businesses once nestled alongside homes in urban neighborhoods of that era.