Police Station No. 2
Also known as: See Also:Second District Police Station; Lytle Park Historic
Why it's listed
Built in 1911 at 314 Broadway, this two-story brick building was designed as a combined police and mounted patrol station. It stands on the eastern fringe of Cincinnati's Central Business District, next to three nineteenth-century townhouses, and lies within the Lytle Park Historic District. The design is Classical. A deep stone cornice and frieze run along the flat roofline, and a pair of fluted Ionic columns, two stories tall, are set into the recessed central bay. Stone trim and angular ornamentation frame the windows and doors. The front has three bays, and the plan is square, with a stone foundation and a basement. The architect and builder are not recorded. The building has kept its original purpose and continues to serve as the Second District Police Station, with its interior and exterior both in good condition. It is one of several Cincinnati patrol and police stations grouped together as a thematic set of resources.
Significance in brief: The inventory form notes the building for its Classical design, including a deep stone cornice and frieze and a pair of two-story fluted Ionic columns in the recessed central bay. It was built as a combined police and mounted patrol station in 1911 and has kept that function. It is part of a thematic group of Cincinnati patrol and police stations.
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 81000655, listed May 18, 1981. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 314 Broadway, Cincinnati |
|---|---|
| County | Hamilton County |
| Listed | May 18, 1981 |
| Reference number | 81000655 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1911 |
| Architectural style | Classical |
| Areas of significance | Law, Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Still operating as the Second District Police Station; condition listed as good inside and out. |
| Coordinates | 39.10002, -84.50288 (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 81000655.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q7209513
- This listing as JSON
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