Cleveland Trust Company Building

The Cleveland Trust Company Building is a Beaux-Arts bank structure in downtown Cleveland with white granite walls and a prominent 85-foot dome ceiling. The interior spans three floors and features Tiffany-style glass panels, fluted columns, and marble surfaces throughout.

The building was designed by George B. Post in 1907 and ranked among the largest bank structures in the United States at the time of completion. Its impressive architecture made it a symbol of financial power in that era.

The rotunda features thirteen murals by Francis David Millet showing scenes of exploration and settlement from early American history. These paintings fill the walls and tell stories about how the nation developed over time.

The building now houses a large grocery store occupying two floors with various specialty departments inside. Visitors can explore the historical spaces while browsing shops and services located throughout the interior.

The basement contains a massive vault built with 200 tons of metal and 18-inch concrete walls, topped with a heavy door. This hidden feature shows the serious security and financial importance the building once held.

Location: Cleveland

Inception: December 28, 1907

Architects: George B. Post

Architectural style: Beaux-Arts

Floors above the ground: 3

Part of: The 9

GPS coordinates: 41.50004,-81.68612

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:59