Historic Mt. Auburn building demolished after roof collapse
Matt Wood, WCPO
The building was originally constructed in the early 1870s as a powerhouse for the cable cars transporting passengers from downtown to suburban Mt. Auburn, according to the Cincinnati Preservation Association.
and last updated 2021-02-27 14:54:52-05
CINCINNATI â Demolition has started on a building with almost 150 years of history in Mt. Auburn.
The Mt. Auburn Cable Car Building at the corner of Dorchester and Highland started to come down on Monday when accumulated snow caused a partial collapse of the roof, according to the Cincinnati Fire Department. Building contractors were on site during the collapse but no one was injured.