Society for Savings Building

Society for Savings Building
General information
Location127 Public Square
Cleveland, Ohio
Construction started1889
Completed1890
Opening1890
Height
Roof152 ft (46 m)
Technical details
Floor count10
Design and construction
Architect(s)John Wellborn Root
DeveloperSociety for Savings
Society for Savings Building
LocationCleveland, Ohio
Coordinates41°30′2″N 81°41′40″W / 41.50056°N 81.69444°W / 41.50056; -81.69444
Built1890
ArchitectBurnham & Root
Architectural styleLate Victorian
NRHP reference No.76001401
Added to NRHPNovember 07, 1976

The Society for Savings Building, also known as the Society Corp. Building, is a high-rise building on Public Square in Downtown Cleveland, Ohio, United States. The building was constructed in 1889, and stood as the tallest building in Cleveland until 1896, when it was surpassed by the 221-foot (67 m) Guardian Bank Building. The building stands 152 feet (46 m) tall, with 10 floors. The Society for Savings Building is often considered to be the first modern skyscraper in Cleveland and the state of Ohio. It was designed by John Wellborn Root of the Chicago-based architectural firm Burnham & Root.