Over-The-Rhine in Cincinnati in Hamilton County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Germania Building
Photographed By Craig Doda, June 25, 2022
1. The Germania Building Marker
The historic Germania Building was built in 1877 by Heinrich Ratterman, founder of the German Mutual Insurance Co. Johann Bast designed the building in the Italian Renaissance and Eastlake styles.
A carving of a charioteer driving four horses decorates the arch above the original center door of the building on the 12th Street side.
The 25-ft. statue of "Germania” on the Walnut Street side was carved by sculptor Leopold Fettweiss as a symbol of the area's German spirit, culture and art.
This plaque is dedicated to the memory of Betty Jo Orr (Owner 1982-1995), whose vision and determination helped revitalize both the Germania Building and the surrounding Over-the-Rhine community.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1877.
Location. 39° 6.506′ N, 84° 30.808′ W. Marker is in Cincinnati, Ohio, in Hamilton County. It is in Over-The-Rhine. Marker is on East 12th Street just west of Walnut Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 33 E 12th St, Cincinnati OH 45202, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Brown Bodies Bending, 2020 (a few steps from this marker); Energy & Grace (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Photographed By Craig Doda, June 25, 2022
2. The Germania Building
Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 6, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 247 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 6, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
