Cincinnati Times-Star Building

The Cincinnati Times-Star Building is a 15-story limestone structure in downtown Cincinnati with bronze and silver-toned grilles at the entrance. The structure displays Art Deco details that reflect its commercial importance from that era.

The building was constructed in 1933 as a modern commercial structure and served as headquarters for the Cincinnati Times-Star newspaper for decades. After 1958, it was converted to administrative offices and is now used by Hamilton County government.

The exterior displays decorative symbols tied to newspaper printing and publishing, including four pillars representing different ideals. These elements tell the story of the building's role as a news hub and its importance to the city.

The building is located at 800 Broadway Street in downtown Cincinnati and functions as part of the public administrative complex. The limestone exterior is well maintained and the facade can be viewed from the street, allowing you to enjoy the details from outside.

The building was deliberately designed without a thirteenth floor, a practice from the 1930s that considered this number unlucky. This design choice reflects the superstitions and customs of that building era.

Location: Ohio

Architects: Samuel Hannaford

Architectural style: Art Deco architecture

Floors above the ground: 15

Made from material: limestone

GPS coordinates: 39.10547,-84.50724

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:06