R. K. LeBlond Machine Tool Company, Power House & Outbuildings, 2980 Madison Road, Norwood, Hamilton County, OH
Summary
Significance: The power generating station of the Le Blond complex is at once the most visible element of the factory when seen from a distance and also the most essential component of the factory's operation. The smokestack carries the Le Blond name. Together with the four story administrative office block the public architectural image of the factory is established.
Survey number: HAER OH-71-D
Building/structure dates: 1917 Initial Construction
Building/structure dates: 1942 Subsequent Work
Building/structure dates: 1953 Subsequent Work
Building/structure dates: 1990 Demolished
Tags
Date
1969 - 1980
Contributors
Historic American Engineering Record, creator
Zettel and Rapp, Architects
Madison & Edwards Limited Partnership
Ack Mor Properties Inc
City of Norwood, sponsor
Ohio State Historic Preservation Office, sponsor
Christianson, Justine, historian
Location
Norwood, 39.15051, -84.43425
Source
Library of Congress
Copyright info
No known restrictions on images made by the U.S. Government; images copied from other sources may be restricted. http://www.loc.gov/rr/print/res/114_habs.html