Federal Reserve Bank Of Cleveland
Why it's listed
Rising ten stories at East 6th Street and Superior Avenue in Cleveland, this bank building was erected in 1922-1923 as headquarters of the Fourth Federal Reserve District. Walker and Weeks, a Cleveland firm active from 1911 to 1949, designed it in the Second Renaissance Revival style. Georgia marble covers the upper stories, while soft pink granite clads the rusticated ground story, which has semi-circular arches, bronze doors and sculptured figures representing Integrity and Security. A seated bronze figure called Energy marks the south entrance. Inside, the main halls have vaulted, coffered and gilded ceilings, a low dome, Siena marble walls and black wrought-iron screens. The building faces the southeast corner of the Cleveland Mall, developed from Daniel Burnham's 1903 Group Plan, and its classical design was meant to harmonize with that civic center. Its importance rests on its expressive architectural design and its relationship to the Group Plan.
Significance in brief: The building is one of the major works of the Cleveland architectural firm Walker and Weeks. Its Second Renaissance Revival design expresses the security and stability of the financial system. It was also designed to harmonize with the Beaux-Arts Classicism of Burnham's Group Plan and the Cleveland Mall.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 76001392, listed October 8, 1976. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | E. 6th St. and Superior Ave., Cleveland |
|---|---|
| County | Cuyahoga County |
| Listed | October 8, 1976 |
| Reference number | 76001392 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1922-1923 |
| Architect / builder | Walker and Weeks |
| Architectural style | Second Renaissance Revival |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Listed in excellent condition, on its original site, occupied and still in use as a Federal Reserve bank. |
| Acreage | 1 |
| Within district | Euclid Avenue Historic District |
| Coordinates | 41.50184, -81.69046 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
For an income-producing building, listing (individually or as a contributing building in a district) is the gateway to the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit on qualified rehabilitation costs, often stackable with state credits. Work claiming the credit must follow the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and be approved in advance.
Listing does not restrict a private owner acting without federal money or permits; where federal funding or licensing is involved, Section 106 review applies.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 76001392.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q126959356
- This listing as JSON
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