List of tallest buildings in Cleveland

Cleveland, the second most populous city in the U.S. state of Ohio, has 142 completed high-rises,[1] 36 of which stand taller than 250 feet (76 m). The tallest building in Cleveland is the 57-story Key Tower, which rises 947 feet (289 m) on Public Square.[2] The tower has been the tallest building in Ohio since its completion, in 1991; it also was the tallest building in the United States between Chicago and New York City before the completion, in 2007, of the Comcast Center in Philadelphia.[2] The Terminal Tower, 771 feet (235 m), is the second tallest building in Cleveland and Ohio; at the time of its completion, in 1927, the building was the tallest in the world outside New York City.[3]

Skyline of Cleveland at sunrise.

The history of skyscrapers in Cleveland began in 1889, with the construction of the Society for Savings Building, often called the first skyscraper in the city.[4] Cleveland went through an early building boom in the late 1920s and the early 1930s, during which several high-rise buildings, including the Terminal Tower, were constructed. The city experienced a second, much larger building boom from the early 1970s to the early 1990s, during which it saw the construction of over 15 skyscrapers, including the Key Tower and 200 Public Square. Overall, the city is the site of three of the four Ohio skyscrapers that rise at least 656 feet (200 m) in height; Cincinnati has the other. In 2020, the skyline of Cleveland was 27th in the United States and 96th in the world, ranked by buildings at least 330 feet (100 m) tall, with 18.[5]

Unlike many other big American cities, Cleveland had few skyscraper construction projects in the 2000s. Such projects increased in the 2010s. Skyscrapers completed during this time [which time?] include the Ernst & Young Tower (2013), which is 330 feet (100 m) tall,[6] and the Hilton Cleveland Downtown Hotel, which opened in 2016 and is 374 feet (114 m) tall.[7] The newest additions to the Cleveland skyline include the 29-story, 350-foot-tall (110 m) Beacon apartment building, on Euclid Avenue; the 34-story, 396-foot-tall (121 m) Lumen Tower, at Playhouse Square; and the 24-story, 267-foot-tall (81 m) Artisan apartment building, in the University Circle district. Notable buildings under construction are the 39-story, 616-foot-tall (188 m) Sherwin-Williams global headquarters,[8][9] and the 23-floor, 250-foot-tall (76 m) City Club Apartments downtown.[10]

Skyline of Cleveland from Lake Erie at night, with Key Tower, 200 Public Square, and the Terminal Tower at the center

Tallest buildings

This list ranks Cleveland skyscrapers and high-rises that stand at least 200 feet (61 m) tall, based on standard height measurement. This includes spires and architectural details but does not include antenna masts. The "Year" column indicates the year in which a building was completed.

  Tallest building in Cleveland upon completion
RankNameImageHeight
ft (m)
FloorsYearAddressNotes
1Key Tower 947 (289)571991127 Public Square

The 165th-tallest building in the world,[11] 40th-tallest building in the United States and the tallest building between Philadelphia and Chicago. It is the tallest building in Ohio since 1991 and the tallest building constructed in Cleveland in the 1990s.[2][12] Originally built as the Society Center, the building is the headquarters of KeyCorp.

2Terminal Tower 708 (216)52192750 Public Square

The 102nd-tallest building in the United States, the 2nd-tallest building in Ohio, and the tallest building completed in the city in the 1920s.[3][13] Terminal Tower was the 4th-tallest building in the world when it was completed in August 1927[14][15] and stood as the tallest building in North America outside New York City until the completion of Boston's Prudential Tower in 1964.[14] It is the tallest residential-access building in the city and state, partially redeveloped from offices into apartments in 2018.

3200 Public Square 658 (201)451985200 Public Square

The 4th-tallest building in Ohio and the tallest building constructed in the city in the 1980s.[16][17] Built as the Sohio Building and also known as the BP Building (HQ of BP America from 1985 until 1998 when BP moved to Chicago), the building is the regional headquarters of Huntington National Bank. The public atrium features a series of water fountains that end at the Euclid Avenue wall with a falling water curtain that one can walk all the way around. The floor in the atrium is solid marble and the skylight allows one to see the stepped "crown" 658 feet straight up the facade from the tower floor.

4Tower at Erieview 529 (161)401964100 Erieview Plaza

The 9th-tallest building in Ohio and the tallest building constructed in Cleveland in the 1960s.[18][19] The building houses the Richard E. Jacobs' Galleria mall which was connected on its building grid in the 1980s and the Parker Hannifin downtown YMCA.

5One Cleveland Center 450 (137)3119831375 East 9th Street

The 17th-tallest building in Ohio. Built by the same firm that constructed the Citigroup Center in New York City,[20][21] the building comes to a prism point at its apex and resembles an electric razor.

6Fifth Third Center 446 (136)271992600 Superior Avenue

The 18th-tallest building in Ohio. Built as the Bank One Center,[22][23] the building sits directly across the street from Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland.

7Carl B. Stokes Federal Court House Building 430 (131)232002801 West Superior Avenue

The 20th-tallest building in Ohio and the tallest building constructed in Cleveland in the 2000s. The building is the tallest federal building in Cleveland and Ohio. It is the tallest courthouse in Cleveland and the 2nd-tallest courthouse in Ohio, behind the Franklin County Courthouse in Columbus, Ohio. Named after Carl B. Stokes, the first black mayor of Cleveland.

8Justice Center Complex 420 (128)2619771200 Ontario Street

The 22nd-tallest building in Ohio and the tallest building constructed in the city in the 1970s.[24][25] The building is part of the expansion of Group Plan and attaches to Cuyahoga County Jail Complex.

9Anthony J. Celebrezze Federal Building 419 (128)3119671240 East 9th Street

The 23rd-tallest building in Ohio. The building is the 2nd-tallest federal building in Cleveland and Ohio.[26][27] It is named after the 49th Cleveland mayor Anthony J. Celebrezze who was also a Kennedy cabinet member and US Appeals judge. Recently completely re-paneled, the building contains Cleveland Bio-Metric Scan services for the United States passport processing and issuing offices.

10PNC Center 410 (125)3519801900 East 9th Street

The 27th-tallest building in Ohio. Built to rival Ameritrust Tower that sits catty corner to the PNC, it is the regional headquarters of Pittsburgh-based PNC Financial Services which bought Cleveland-based National City Corp in 2008. Originally known as the National City Center, the building was renamed in 2009.[28][29]

11The Lumen 396 (121)3520201600 Euclid Avenue

The 31st-tallest building in Ohio and tallest building completed in Cleveland in the 2020s so far. It is the tallest all-residential building in the city and the tallest building in Playhouse Square. The Lumen marks the largest residential construction project in city in 40 years.

12The 9 383 (119)281971900 Euclid Avenue

The 33rd-tallest building in Ohio. Previously known as Cleveland Trust Tower, Ameritrust Tower, and 900 Euclid Tower.[30][31] The building was redeveloped in 2014 as a mixed use hotel, retail, and residential building attached to the new Cuyahoga County Headquarters.

13Hilton Cleveland Downtown Hotel (HCDH) 374 (114)32[A]2016100 Lakeside Avenue

The 34th-tallest building in Ohio and the tallest building constructed in Cleveland in the 2010s. It is the tallest hotel in the city and the state of Ohio and also the largest hotel in Cleveland. The Hilton is attached to the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland and the Global Center for Health Innovation. The hotel was built as a joint agreement between the City of Cleveland and Cuyahoga County.

14AT&T Huron Road Building 365 (111)241927750 Huron Road

The 38th-tallest building in Ohio. Commonly known as Ohio Bell Building, previous names include the Ameritech Building and the SBC Center. The building is largely thought to be the inspiration for Superman's Daily Planet building as Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster lived in Cleveland and this building was erected in 1926-27 ten years before the publishing of the superhero's first appearance in 1938, Action Comics #1.

15James A. Rhodes Tower 363 (111)2019712121 Euclid Avenue

The 39th-tallest building in Ohio and the 4th-tallest educational building in the United States. Originally known as the University Tower,[32][33] the building was renamed in honor James A. Rhodes who was governor at the time of Cleveland State University's founding in 1964.

16Eaton Center 356 (109)2819831111 Superior Avenue

Originally built as the Superior Square Center, the building was renamed Eaton Center when Eaton became the main tenant in 1983. The building is now the headquarters of IBM in Cleveland and also the Cleveland Metropolitan School District since 2015.[34][35]

17The Beacon 355 (108)282019515 Euclid Avenue

The Beacon is the 2nd-tallest all-residential tower in the city after The Lumen and the first apartment tower constructed in the central downtown since 1974. The building was developed by Stark Enterprises and sits atop the 515 Euclid Avenue parking garage.

18Ernst & Young Tower 330 (101)212013950 Main Street

Named after the major accounting firm of Ernst & Young, the building is part of Phase I of the Flats East Bank redevelopment project. It was the first downtown private office building constructed since 1992.

19Marriott at Key Center 320 (98)281991127 Public Square

The Marriott at Key Center is the 2nd-tallest all-hotel building in the city, connected to the north side of Key Tower. Developed by Richard Jacobs Group as part of Society Center complex.

20AmTrust Financial Building 308 (94)231968800 Superior Avenue

Formerly known as Key Center, McDonald Investments Center, and Central National Bank Building.[36][37]

2155 Public Square 300 (91)22195855 Public Square

Tallest building constructed in the city the 1950s. Originally known as the Illuminating Building,[38][39] the building is known for its famous for its multistory red 55. Partially converted into apartments in 2023.

22The 925 Building 289 (88)211924925 Euclid Avenue

Formerly known as the Huntington Building[40] and as the Union Trust Building, it is the largest office space in Cleveland and Ohio. The building was the second largest office space in the world at the time of completion in 1924.[41][42]

23North Point Tower 285 (87)221990901-1001 Lakeside Avenue[43][44]
241100 Superior 282 (86)2319721100 Superior Avenue

Formerly Diamond Building.[45][46]

Standard Building 282 (86)2119251370 Ontario Street[47][48]
26East Ohio Building 275 (84)2119591717 East 9th Street[49][50]
27Keith Building 272 (83)2119221621 Euclid Avenue

The building is connected to the Playhouse Square Center (PSC) and houses the offices of the Playhouse Square Foundation which runs PSC. The Connor Palace Theatre is located in the bottom floors of the building. The Keith Building is the 2nd-tallest building in Playhouse Square after The Lumen.

28Artisan 267 (81)24202310600 Chester Avenue

Artisan is the tallest building in University Circle and Phase I of the Circle Square development project.[51][52] The building is the 3rd-tallest all-residential building in the city after The Lumen and The Beacon.

29Reserve Square - East Tower 266 (81)2519731700 East 13th Street

The 4th-tallest all-residential building in the city, also known as the Reserve Square Apartments.[53][54] The complex was originally called Park Centre when it opened in 1973.

Reserve Square - West Tower266 (81)261973

Formerly included the Embassy Suites at Reserve Square.[55][56]

31Superior Building 265 (81)221922815 Superior Avenue[57][58]
Fenn Tower 265 (81)2119301983 East 24th Street[59][60]
33Landmark Office Towers Complex 260 (79)221930101 Prospect Avenue[61][62]
34AECOM Building 253 (77)2119721300 East 9th Street[63][64]
Ohio Savings Plaza 253 (77)1719691801 East 9th Street[65][66]
Ameritech Center 253 (77)16198345 Erieview Plaza

Ongoing conversion into "The Bell Apartments" in 2024.[67][68][69]

37One University Circle 235 (71)20201810730 Euclid Avenue

The 2nd-tallest building in University Circle after Artisan.[70][71]

38Westin Hotel Cleveland 222 (68)221975777 East St. Clair Avenue
39Guardian Bank Building 221 (67)151896617-637 Euclid Avenue

Formerly the New England Building and later known as the National City Bank Building.

40Parkview Apartments 213 (65)1819261802 East 13th Street
41Rockefeller Building 212 (65)171905614 West Superior Avenue
42US Bank Centre 210 (64)1619911350 Euclid Avenue
Willson Tower210 (64)2219711919 East 55th Street
44W. O. Walker Center208 (63)16198910524 Euclid Avenue
Lakeview Terrace Apartments 208 (63)1919732700 Washington Avenue
46Frank J. Lausche State Office Building 204 (62)151979615 West Superior Avenue
Bohn Towers 204 (62)2219721300 Superior Avenue
48Federal Reserve Bank Building

203 (62)1319231455 East 6th Street
49Chesterfield Building 200 (61)2019671801 East 12th Street

Tallest under construction

As of September 2023, there are 3 buildings under construction in Cleveland that are planned to rise at least 200 feet (61 m) tall.

NameImageHeight
ft (m)
FloorsYear
(est.)
StatusNotes
Sherwin-Williams Global Headquarters 616 (188)392024Topped out[72]

Will become the 4th-tallest building in the city upon completion.[73][74][75]

City Club Apartments 250 (76)232024Topped out

Original completion planned for 2022-2023.

Cleveland Clinic Neurological Institute Building243 (74)142026Under Construction[76][77]

Tallest approved or proposed

These buildings have either been approved, awaiting construction, or proposed to rise at least 200 feet (61 m) tall.

NameHeight
ft (m)
FloorsYear
(est.)
StatusNotes
The Viaduct300+ (72)272020-2021Proposed[78][79]
E. 9th-Bolivar Condo TowerUnknown20+2021-2022Proposed[80][81]
Dream Hotel200+ (61+)192022Proposed[82]
Market Square (Phase 2)235 (72)162023Proposed[83][84]
Market Square (Phase 3)264 (80)182025Proposed[85][86]
Bedrock Tower City (multiple towers)200+20+2023Proposed[87] [88]

Timeline of tallest buildings

The Terminal Tower stood as the tallest building in Cleveland for 61 years, from 1930 until 1991.

This lists buildings that once held the title of tallest building in Cleveland.

NameStreet addressYears as tallestHeight
ft (m)
FloorsReference
Society for Savings Building127 Public Square1889–1896152 (46)10[4]
Guardian Bank Building623-629 Euclid Avenue1896–1900221 (67)15[89]
Keith Building1621 Euclid Avenue1922–1924272 (83)22[90]
Union Trust Building[B]925 Euclid Avenue1924–1927289 (88)22[42]
Ohio Bell Building[C]750 Huron Road1927–1930364 (111)24[91]
Terminal Tower50 Public Square1930–1991771 (235)52[13]
Key Tower127 Public Square1991–present947 (289)57[12]

Notes

A. ^ 4 story base, tower has 28 stories.
B. ^ The Union Trust Building has since been renamed the Huntington Bank Building.
C. ^ The Ohio Bell Building has since been renamed the AT&T Huron Road Building.

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