Cuvier Press Club
Also known as: Fecheimer,Marcus,House
Why it's listed
Built in 1861-1862 for Marcus Fechheimer, a native of Stuttgart, Germany, this two-story town house at 22 Garfield Place in downtown Cincinnati is an elaborate Italianate design in sandstone and brick. It has a rectangular plan, a polygonal bay on the east side and a flat roof. The south front is ashlar, carved with rusticated quoins, string courses, a paneled frieze and ornate door and window surrounds. Lower windows carry Corinthian cornices, upper ones segmental pediments, all on carved brackets. A two-story frontispiece of engaged Corinthian columns and pilasters ends in a triangular pediment. A cast iron fence and carved stone posts add to the setting. It was listed as the sole survivor of its nineteenth-century neighbors and a fine example of the grander Italianate town houses of prominent Cincinnatians. It later served as the Cuvier Press Club, and a congressman urged quick listing because a parking lot was planned for the site.
Significance in brief: The nomination presents it as the sole survivor of its nineteenth-century neighbors and as a characteristic example of the more elaborate Italianate town houses built by prominent Cincinnatians. It is noted for fine detail and architectural quality that surpass many remaining contemporaries. The house also serves as a focal point on tree-lined Garfield Place.
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 72001019, listed October 26, 1972. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 22 Garfield Pl., Cincinnati |
|---|---|
| County | Hamilton County |
| Listed | October 26, 1972 |
| Reference number | 72001019 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1861-1862 (19th Century) |
| Architect / builder | Marcus Fechheimer (builder/original owner) |
| Architectural style | Italianate |
| Areas of significance | Architecture, Social History |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Listed in excellent condition, unaltered and on its original site; occupied and used as a club. Later correspondence notes a threat of demolition for a parking lot, and a later grant funded floor restoration work. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 39.10477, -84.51451 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary: it recognises significance and does not restrict what a private owner may do without federal money or permits. It unlocks the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit for income-producing buildings, state credits in many states, and Section 106 review when federal agencies are involved. See what listing means in practice.
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 72001019.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q5197047
- This listing as JSON
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