Clifton Avenue Historic District

Clifton Avenue Historic District
The Clifton Avenue School, a major building in the district
Location: Irregular pattern along Clifton Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio
Built: 1843
Architect: Charles Duhme
Architectural style: Gothic Revival
Governing body: Private
NRHP Reference#: 78002074[1]
Added to NRHP: December 8, 1978

Clifton Avenue Historic District is a registered historic district in Cincinnati, Ohio, listed in the National Register on December 8, 1978. This historic district is located along an irrregularly patterned route along Clifton Avenue in Clifton. It contains 38 contributing buildings.

Description

This district is significant because the homes in the district are representative of a variety of architectural styles usually reserved for only the wealthiest clients during the latter part of the 19th century. The district is located in one of Cincinnati’s oldest suburbs and had residents who were leaders in establishing Cincinnati’s commercial and industrial growth. The geographic expansion was indicated by the large houses and spacious properties.[2]

Contributing properties

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