Once The Second Tallest Skyscraper In America, Cleveland's Terminal Tower Was A True Feat Of Engineering
By Nikki Rhoades|Published May 31, 2022
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Nikki Rhoades
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Nikki is a lifelong Ohioan with a love for literature. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Akron and has enjoyed publishing her written work since 2007. She has a love of travel and does so frequently, though she believes that home is where the heart is — she continues to work in and around Cleveland as a digital content specialist to this day, working on everything from commercial scripts and social media posts to grassroots marketing initiatives.
Today, Cleveland’s Terminal Tower has a history that’s deeply intertwined with that of the city. It’s a source of pride for locals and, quite frankly, it should be. The Terminal Tower is the second-tallest building in Ohio but, once upon a time, it was the second-tallest in the world. At 771 feet (or 235 meters), the tower is still impressive to this day… and in its architecture is a hidden story that deserves to be celebrated. After all, its engineers reached new and incredible heights.
While the Terminal Tower may just be the second tallest building in Ohio, locals will never forget when it was the second tallest in the whole world. Heck, it was the tallest building outside of New York for decades after its construction! Truly, this iconic landmark put Cleveland on the map.