1870 – Public Library, 629 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
Architect: James W. McLaughlin
Opened in 1870 and in later years known as Old Main. The main hall with its towering book stacks and clearly expressed metal structure was a fantastic internal space. Lit by tall slender windows as well as a series of rooflights. Demolished in 1955.
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Published September 12, 2012 | Last Updated March 5, 2026
