Krumberg, Theodore, Building
Also known as: Provident Bank Building
Why it's listed
Standing at the northwest corner of 12th and Main streets in Cincinnati's Over-the-Rhine neighborhood, this four-story Italianate building was constructed around 1871 by Theodore Krumberg to hold display and storage space for his dry goods business. It measures 25 by 100 feet, with a three-bay front and an eleven-bay side. The front has fluted cast iron columns with composite capitals, smooth sandstone walls, arched stone window lintels, bracketed sills and a bracketed cornice. The side wall is common bond brick. Later dry goods firms and a department store occupied it until 1929, and Provident Bank kept a branch on the first floor from 1930 to 1961. The original display windows and entrances were altered, though the cast iron columns and storefront frieze survive. It was valued as a rare large-scale Italianate building and as an anchor of a cohesive historic streetscape.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the building is an excellent example of Italianate architecture, with its sandstone and brick walls, arched stone window details, and bracketed cornice. Large multi-bay Italianate buildings at this scale are uncommon, and the details extend along the side facade as well as the front. Its prominent corner location also makes it a pivotal building in the Over-the-Rhine streetscape.
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 82001467, listed December 17, 1982. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 1201 Main St., Cincinnati |
|---|---|
| County | Hamilton County |
| Listed | December 17, 1982 |
| Reference number | 82001467 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1800-1899 |
| Architect / builder | Theodore Krumberg |
| Architectural style | Italianate |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Occupied. The first floor has had various commercial uses since 1961 and the upper floors have recently been used as artists' loft spaces; rehabilitation was planned. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 39.10886, -84.51159 (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 82001467.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q7781872
- This listing as JSON
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