Mount Auburn Historic District
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Mount Auburn Historic District is located in the Mount Auburn neighborhood in the Cincinnati, Ohio. The District was placed on the National Register of Historic Placeson March 28, 1973 (No. 73001464). Mount Auburn was founded as a hilltop retreat for Cincinnati's social elite where wealthier people could escape the dirt, heat, smoke and crowded conditions of the lower city. Ornate historic mansions with incredible panoramic views still reflect this heritage.
The district contains notable houses of Federal, Greek Revival, Italian Villa, Romanesque Revival, and Georgian Revival styles. The houses date from 1819 to the turn of the century and are associated with the prominent Cincinnatians. Noted residents include President William Howard Taft, the William Howard Taft National Historic Site is included in the district.
