John Hauck House

The John Hauck House is a mansion in Cincinnati's historic district built with limestone and featuring segmental arched windows and ornately carved stone details in an Italian style. Inside, the rooms display hand-laid wood floors, marble fireplaces, and hand-painted ceiling decorations throughout the structure.

The building was constructed in 1870 by architect George Skaats for John Hauck, a German immigrant who built a successful brewery business. Its creation reflects Cincinnati's rise as a major brewing center during a period of significant German immigration.

The house reflects how wealthy brewery owners lived in late 19th-century Cincinnati, with handcrafted wood floors and elaborate painted ceilings. The interior furnishings and marble fireplaces show the comfort and refinement that successful German immigrants achieved in the city.

The building now serves as offices for the Cincinnati Preservation Association and can be visited by appointment. Plan ahead to arrange a visit if you want to see the architectural details and interior design up close.

The entrance features intricately carved limestone work with rococo foliage and pilasters that match the design of a separate carriage house on the same property. Few visitors realize that both structures were designed together as a unified architectural statement.