2009 Cincinnati March(itecture) Madness

Play-in Nominations

This year I am taking nominations for the play-in game and the building or structure to get the most nominations or mentions from readers will join the field of 32. Last year I had people vote on a few choices but I can’t decide which buildings to include so I am opening it up to you! There will be no voting but the building to get mentioned the most (and maybe with some consideration by me for tie-breaks, etc.) will be in.

Please comment on this post or any subsequent post from now until 9:00 PM on Friday when nominations will close to vote for your favorite not currently in the field. You can also email me at queencitysurvey@gmail.com. The top two will go on to play in the field of 32 beginning March 8.

I have compiled a list of suggestions to help get you thinking. These include the ten buildings and structures from 2008 that did not make the current field:

Showboat Majestic
Last year’s 6th Seed – East Region

Stats:

Location: Cincinnati Public Landing, Downtown

Completed: 1923

Architect: Unknown

A National Historic Landmark

One of only two remaining showboats in the United States

St. Peter-in-Chains Cathedral
Last year’s 7th Seed – East Region
Stats:

Location: 325 West 8th Street, Downtown

Completed: 1845

Architect: Henry Walter

Individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places

One of the finest Greek Revival churches in the United States.

Ingalls Building

Last year’s 13th Seed – East Region
Stats:

Location: 6 East 4th Street, Downtown

Completed: 1903

Architect: Elzner & Anderson

Individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places

The world’s first reinforced concrete skyscraper

Lombardy Building

Last year’s 16th Seed– East Region
Stats:

Location: 318 – 326 West 4th Street, Downtown

Completed: 1881

Architect: Samuel Hannaford

Individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places in the West Fourth Street Historic District

The first apartment building in Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Zoo Historic Structures

Last year’s 4th Seed – West Region
Stats:

Location: 3400 Vine Street, Avondale

Opened: 1875

Architect: James McLaughlin - Reptile House & Aviary (1875); Elzner & Anderson - Elephant House (1906)

A National Historic Landmark

2nd oldest zoo in the United States and with some of the oldest animal structures still remaining.

Alphonso Taft Home

Last year’s 5th Seed – West Region
Stats:

Location: 2038 Auburn Avenue, Mt. Auburn

Completed: c. 1840

Architect: Unknown

A National Historic Landmark

Birthplace and boyhood home of President William Howard Taft

George Hunt Pendleton House

Last year’s 6th Seed – West Region
Stats:

Location: 559 Liberty Hill, Prospect Hill

Completed: 1870

Architect: Unknown

A National Historic Landmark

The home of a lawyer, U.S. Senator, and Presidential candidate who helped create the Civil Service.

Phoenix Club

Last year’s 12th Seed – West Region
Stats:

Location: 812 Race Street, Downtown

Completed: 1894

Architect: Samuel Hannaford

Individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places

One of the finest 2nd Renaissance Revival style buildings in the Cincinnati with elaborate terra cotta detailing.

Findlay Market

Last year’s 14th Seed – West Region
Stats:

Location: 1801 Race Street, Over the Rhine

Completed: 1855

Architect: Alfred West Gilbert

Individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places and located in the Over the Rhine Historic District.

Ohio’s oldest municipal market house and Cincinnati’s only remaining example.

"Woodburn" John S. Baker House

Last year’s 16th Seed – West Region
Stats:

Location: 1887 Madison Road, East Walnut Hills

Completed: 1854

Architect: James Keys Wilson

Located in the East Walnut Hills Local Historic District

"The finest early Gothic Revival house in the Cincinnati area." - Great Houses of the Queen City.

And now here are three others that you might want to consider . . .

Cincinnati Athletic Club
Stats:
Location: 111 Shillito Place, Downtown
Completed: 1903
Architect: Warner & Adkins
A Local Historic Landmark and located in the Race Street Historic District.

One of the finest and truest 2nd Renaissance Revival buildings in the City.

Shillito Place
Stats:
Location: 7th & Race Streets, Downtown
Completed: 1878
Architect: James McLaughlin
Individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places and located in the Race Street Historic District.

Modeled after le Bon Marche in Paris, it was considered the largest department store in the United States when built and is a predecessor of the large department stores of Chicago.

Ida Street Bridge
Stats:
Location: Ida Street, Mt. Adams
Completed: 1931
Architect: J. R. Biedlinger
Individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places

An Art Deco civil engineering landmark when it was completed.

OK, so get your nominations in. The first four games of 2009 Cincinnati March(itecture) Madness will be played beginning March 8 and voting for a favorite in those games will end at 9:00 PM on March 10. This process will continue through the month of March until a sole winner is crowned on April 6 . . . which just happens to coincide with the NCAA National Championship Game.

For the 2009 Cincinnati March(itecture) Madness Tournament Bracket, click here.

Note: Click the individual games for game details!