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Carew Tower – Cincinnati, Ohio

Carew Tower - Cincinnati, Ohio

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The historic Carew Tower in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Carew building is a 49-story, 574-foot tall Art Deco skyscraper completed in 1930. It was Cincinnati’s tallest building until July 13, 2010, when the Great American Tower across from the Cincinnati Reds stadium was completed. It was added to the register of National Historic Landmarks on April 19, 1994

There is an observation deck on the 49th floor inside the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza, that visitors can use to view downtown Cincinnati, the Ohio River, and northern Kentucky.

Historic Cincinnati Union Terminal Train Station

Historic Cincinnati Union Terminal Train Station - Ohio

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Interior Rotunda (Dome) of Historic Cincinnati Union Terminal Train Station – Ohio

Union Terminal opened in 1933. It served as an intercity train station located in Queensgate neighborhood of Cincinnati. Like many buildings of that era it was designed in an Art Deco style by the architectural firm, Fellheimer & Wagner, with much of the credit for its final appearance going to Paul Philippe Cret. Today it serves as the home of the Cincinnati Museum Center, and Amtrak, which runs trains through Cincinnati three days a week. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1977.

Decorated Black Bronze Door – Ohio Supreme Court – Columbus

Decorated Black Bronze Door - Ohio Supreme Court - Columbus

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A view of one of three exterior bronze doors at the Ohio Supreme Court, displaying scenes from Ohio pioneer and native american past. The Ohio Supreme Court is located in the Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center. The building constructed in 1933 is named after Chief Justice Thomas J. Moyer. It features the architectural designs of Harry Hake, and Alvin Meyer, and is features Art Deco and Beaux Arts elements. The Ohio Supreme Court is located in the state capital of Columbus.