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, the second most populous city in the

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, , is the second tallest building in Cleveland and Ohio; at the time of its completion, in 1927, the building was the tallest in the world outside New York City. The history of skyscrapers in Cleveland began in 1889, with the construction of the

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, often called the first skyscraper in the city. Cleveland went through an early building boom in the late 1920s and the early 1930s, during which several high-rise buildings, including the Terminal Tower, were constructed. The city experienced a second, much larger building boom from the early 1970s to the early 1990s, during which it saw the construction of over 15 skyscrapers, including the Key Tower and 200 Public Square. Overall, the city is home to five out of the ten tallest buildings in Ohio. In 2020, the skyline of Cleveland was 27th in the United States and 96th in the world, ranked by buildings at least tall, with 18. Unlike many other big American cities, Cleveland had few skyscraper construction projects in the 2000s. This trend changed in the 2010s with the construction of multiple new skyscrapers including the Ernst & Young Tower (now

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Tallest buildings

This list ranks Cleveland skyscrapers and high-rises that stand at least tall, based on standard height measurement. This includes spires and architectural details but does not include antenna masts. The "Year" column indicates the year in which a building was completed.

Tallest under construction

As of May 2025, there is 1 building under construction in Cleveland that is planned to rise at least tall.

Tallest approved or proposed

These buildings have either been approved, awaiting construction, or proposed to rise at least tall.

Timeline of tallest buildings

This lists buildings that once held the title of tallest building in Cleveland.

Notes

:A. 4 story base, tower has 28 stories. :B. The Union Trust Building has since been renamed the Huntington Bank Building. :C. The Ohio Bell Building has since been renamed the AT&T Huron Road Building.

References

Sources

External links

Diagram of Cleveland skyscrapers
on SkyscraperPage
ClevelandSkyscrapers.com
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