1717 East Ninth Building
1717 East Ninth Building, Office skyscraper in Downtown Cleveland, United States.
Description
The 1717 East Ninth Building is a 21-story office structure featuring geometric shapes and clean architectural lines typical of its era. The building was later converted into residential apartments, making it one of Cleveland's tallest residential towers.
History
Architect Emery Roth designed this structure in 1959 as a model of International Style architecture during the post-war period. The tower reflected the era's broader trend toward streamlined, minimalist commercial buildings in American cities.
Culture
The building served as a major office hub for an energy company that shaped Cleveland's business landscape for decades. Its clean architectural style reflects the commercial design preferences of mid-century American cities.
Practical
The building sits in downtown Cleveland with easy street access and visibility from surrounding areas. Visitors can observe the exterior and lower floors, where the original commercial space is still visible from the street.
Did you know?
The ground floor originally housed a showroom where the gas company displayed household appliances and operated a payment center for customer transactions. This setup was an early example of corporate buildings combining offices with direct customer service spaces.
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