American Building
30 East Central Parkway
Joseph Steinkamp Architect
1928
The 16-story limestone American Building was designed by architects Joseph Steinkamp and brother Bernard with stepped façade and geometrical details. The lobby sports a coffered ceiling with Rookwood tiles. When built, the owners recruited for tenants among the legal community, citing the building’s proximity to the Hamilton County Courthouse.
After a complete renovation in 2004, the building is now in use as luxury residential condominiums with a salon and offices at street level. This landmark building offers great views of Downtown and Over-the-Rhine.
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The American Building, completed in 1928 was one of Cincinnati's first Art Deco buildings. It was first used as offices close to the Courthouse and Downtown. Now in use as residential condo's.
Drone view of top of American Building. Photograph by J. Miles Wolf © 2020
Entry Lobby of the American Building with Rookwood tile, marble and bronze. Photograph by J. Miles Wolf © 2020
Detail of the Lobby of the American Building with Rookwood tiles ceiling and trim. Current tenants refer to it as the "Game of Thrones" room.
Light fixture and ceiling of the entry Lobby of the American Building.
Entry Arch of the American Building onCentral Parkway between downtown and Over-the-Rhine.
Detail of the entry Arch of the American Building.
Entry Arch detail of the American Building
Drone view looking down on the American Building.
Drone view of top of American Building.
Twilight view of The American Building. Photograph by J. Miles Wolf © 2020
Drone view of detail at the top of American Building.
Top of The American Building.
Detail of the American Building.
Drone view of The American Building.
All Color photos ©2020 J. Miles Wolf
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