PNC Tower

At about 175 meters (574 feet) tall, Carew Tower is Cincinnati's signature landmark. Construction began in September 1929, shortly before the stock market crash, whose economic fallout shaped the design. Instead of the expensive limestone facade that had been planned, cheaper brick was used, and decorative metalwork was scaled back. Since its completion in 1931, the building has housed offices, shops, and hotel rooms. On the 49th floor is an open-air observation deck that, in good weather, offers views of Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. It is currently closed; a reopening after renovations had been planned for late 2025, but as of early 2026 it has yet to happen. The building has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1982 and has held National Historic Landmark status since 1994.