CASE STUDY: Carew Tower
A TRUE ICON
Carew Tower's historic significance goes beyond age, location, or accolades. The property is steeped in Cincinnati’s culture and is part of the personal stories of so many residents. Adapting this National Historic Landmark into residential housing preserves Cincinnati's distinctness and a building important to the communal memories and sense of home.
THE TALLEST BUILDING IN CINCINNATI FOR OVER 80 YEARS
For eight decades, Carew Tower dominated Cincinnati's skyline, serving as a city-within-a-city. Housing the Mabley & Carew department store, the opulent Netherland Plaza Hotel, and a two-story shopping arcade, it inspired landmarks like Rockefeller Center and the Empire State Building.
a CHERISHED COMMUNITY LANDMARK
Ornate Art Deco details grace Carew Tower's interior, showcasing Rookwood Pottery tiles and marble finishes. Its observation deck offers breathtaking city views, and its flagpole is a river landmark, defining "home" for generations. It is a cornerstone of the community - it wouldn't be Cincinnati without Carew.
