Park Building, building in Ohio, United States
The Park Building is a nine-story office building located in downtown Cleveland near Public Square. It features Chicago School characteristics including brick walls, large bay windows with metal accents, reinforced concrete floors, and stone and terrazzo interior finishes.
The building was designed in 1904 by architect Frank Seymour Barnum and was among the first office buildings in Cleveland to use reinforced concrete for floor construction. It remained under family ownership for over a century and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1996.
The building's name reflects its location near Public Square, Cleveland's central gathering place. It served as a workplace for dentists, lawyers, architects, and other professionals who rented offices there for generations.
The building is centrally located in Cleveland and easily accessible on foot with good proximity to shops and parks nearby. Note that this is now a residential building converted into condominiums and is best viewed from the exterior while respecting residents' privacy.
The building was a pioneer in using reinforced concrete for floor construction in Cleveland, demonstrating a building technique that later became standard for skyscrapers. Those interested in construction history can see how modern methods shaped early high-rise design.
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