Cincinnati Union Terminal
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About Cincinnati Union Terminal
Cincinnati Union Terminal, at 1301 Western Ave., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Oct 31, 1972. It was named a National Historic Landmark on May 5, 1977, one of 73 in Ohio. It was among the first 8 of Cincinnati’s 293 listings. The Register lists it for its art, transportation and architecture, at the national level. It describes its style as Art Deco, as it does for 52 other Ohio listings. The listing covers 17 acres.
What it isMuseum center in Cincinnati, Ohio. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 97 MB · National Archives↗1933 to today
- 1933Built, designed by Alfred T. Fellheimer
- 1972Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 1977Named a National Historic Landmark
- 2026On the Register for 54 years
Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 20 minutes
1301 Western Ave., Cincinnati · about 0.8 miles on foot, as the crow flies
17 more Register listings within a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Other National Historic Landmarks nearby
The nearest Landmarks with a photo, within 25 miles, and the year each was named.
Memories of Cincinnati Union Terminal
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Cincinnati Union Terminal
Is Cincinnati Union Terminal on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Oct 31, 1972 (Register number 72001018).
Is Cincinnati Union Terminal a National Historic Landmark?
Yes, since May 5, 1977. Ohio has 73 National Historic Landmarks, 10 of them in Cincinnati.
Can you visit Cincinnati Union Terminal?
Yes: it is open to visitors. Check opening times before you go.
Where can I read the history of Cincinnati Union Terminal?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 97 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 71989027 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.