Weizer Building
Why it's listed
Rising three stories along Buckeye Road on Cleveland's east side, this brick building was designed in 1913 by architect Emile Uhlrich for John Weizer. Its facade combines mottled orange brick, terra cotta bands, pressed metal detailing, a clock framed by urns, and two octagonal towers with red Spanish tile roofs rising from projecting bays. Inside, the ground floor retains an ornate tin ceiling, Corinthian-capped columns and elaborate black and white marble counters, while small apartments occupy the upper floors. Weizer, a Hungarian immigrant who became a notary and real estate developer, sold over 2,000 parcels of land to Hungarians in the neighborhood. From this building he ran a steamship ticket office and currency exchange serving the Hungarian-American community. Uhlrich later designed St. Elizabeth's Magyar Church across the street, whose twin towers echo those here. The building was recognized for its distinctive design and its role in Hungarian immigrant life.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the building is an exceptional example of early twentieth-century commercial architecture with an Eastern European flavor. It is also tied to Hungarian immigration in Cleveland, serving as a business center for the Hungarian-American community. It retains a high degree of integrity despite storefront alterations.
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 88000055, listed February 8, 1988. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 8935 Buckeye Rd., Cleveland |
|---|---|
| County | Cuyahoga County |
| Listed | February 8, 1988 |
| Reference number | 88000055 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1913-1928 |
| Architect / builder | Emile Uhlrich |
| Architectural style | Late 19th & 20th Century Revivals |
| Areas of significance | European, Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Storefronts altered; ground floor commercial space and upper-floor apartments; a vacant lot and a parking lot flank the building. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 41.48547, -81.62332 (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 88000055.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q7980439
- This listing as JSON
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