UC’s Crosley Tower considered one of nation’s ugliest buildings
Even with its rich architectural history, Cincinnati is still home to one of the country's ugliest buildings: Crosley Tower at UC.
Cincinnati has a rich architectural history: some of its most historic buildings were designed by famed architect Samuel Hannaford, and residents are proud of its rich architectural history. Efforts continue to renovate and restore the city’s gems, which is evident in the soon-to-reopen Music Hall and Union Terminal.
However, Crosley Tower at the University of Cincinnati was named one of the ugliest buildings in the U.S. by Architectural Digest. The magazine claims that the building looks like it’s a single slab of concrete and would be a good home for a Disney villain.
Crosley Tower isn’t alone — click here to see the other seven buildings that made AD’s list.
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