Cheviot Fieldhouse
Also known as: Cheviot Memorial Building
Why it's listed
Cheviot Fieldhouse, at 3729 Robb Avenue in Cheviot, Ohio, is a recreation and civic district built around a two-story Art Deco brick and concrete building completed in 1936. The setting covers 9.4 acres with three ball fields, tennis courts, a playground, a shelter, and a wooden grandstand erected in 1939. The fieldhouse has a stepped, vertical front, tall narrow windows, a chevron brick cornice and a barrel-vaulted roof. Inside are a wood-floored gymnasium with a stage and a lower-level meeting room and kitchen. Other historic features include two flagpoles, a stone drinking fountain from 1937, bronze plaques naming local men and women who served in the military, and a maintenance building from 1947. The property was listed for its role in the city's recreation and social life. Cheviot grew quickly as a suburb in the early twentieth century and identified recreation as a key need after becoming a city in 1932. Civic groups have met in the building for generations.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues it is significant under Criterion A for its long association with entertainment/recreation and social history in Cheviot. It is presented as a good example of a municipally provided recreational facility, reflecting the belief that exercise and leisure promoted good citizenship. It also served as a civic meeting place and a memorial site honoring local veterans.
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 09000170, listed April 1, 2009. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 3729 Robb Ave., Cheviot |
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| County | Hamilton County |
| Listed | April 1, 2009 |
| Reference number | 09000170 |
| Resource type | District |
| Period of significance | 1936-1956 |
| Architect / builder | Howard Gillespie |
| Architectural style | Modern Movement: Art Deco |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Entertainment/Recreation, Social History |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Described as in good condition and still used for community sports, meetings, events and senior activities. |
| Acreage | 9.4 |
| Coordinates | 39.15616, -84.62023 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
This is a historic district. Buildings within its boundary are either contributing (they add to the district's significance) or non-contributing. Owners of contributing income-producing buildings can claim the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit; homeowners should look at state credits. National Register districts impose no design review by themselves; a local historic district ordinance, if one exists, does (the difference explained).
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 09000170.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- This listing as JSON
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