Over-The-Rhine in Cincinnati in Hamilton County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

133 West Elder

— Findlay Market Building History Project —

Photographed by Craig Doda, March 21, 2026

1. 133 West Elder Marker

Inscription. Built in 1878, 133 W. Elder was home to many different types of commercial businesses such as clothing stores and grocery stores. The building is much the same today as the year it was built. On average, 5-6 families lived upstairs over the course of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In 1880, the building went up for auction, listed as "A Valuable Three-Story Brick Business House." In 2000, the City of Cincinnati purchased it, and in 2015, Eli's BBQ opened its doors.

Erected 2025 by America 250-Ohio Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the America 250: Ohio Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1878.

Location. 39° 6.903′ N, 84° 31.176′ W. Marker is in Cincinnati, Ohio, in Hamilton County. It is in Over-The-Rhine. It is at the intersection of West Elder Street and Elm Street on West Elder Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 133 W Elder St, Cincinnati OH 45202, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest

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and in the Ohio River Valley.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 131 West Elder (here, next to this marker); 135 West Elder (here, next to this marker); 129 West Elder (a few steps from this marker); Sunny Meisel Plaque (a few steps from this marker); 1801 Race (within shouting distance of this marker); 123-127 West Elder (within shouting distance of this marker); 1739 Elm (within shouting distance of this marker); 1801 Elm (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cincinnati.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Cincinnati Public Markets / The Northern Liberties (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Craig Doda, March 21, 2026

2. 133 West Elder Marker

America 250-Ohio Commission image. Click for full size.

Photographed by America 250-Ohio Commission

3. America 250-Ohio Commission

Credits. This page was last revised on May 1, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 30, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 30, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.