Rookwood Pottery, Unique Hyde Park Area Charm!
Amy February 16th, 2007
Does your home have a little piece of Cincinnati history inside? If you live in Cincinnati, chances are good that you or your neighbors’ home just might! Here in Mt. Lookout, Hyde Park and Oakley, almost every other home built in the early 20th century houses a work of art: Rookwood Pottery! You’ve seen it a million times; shopping for a new home, visiting friends, or at a party, a fireplace adorned with beautiful Rookwood tile would likely stand out, and be given attention.
This home in Mt. Lookout showcases its fireplace in the Living Room as the center of attention. This warm, neutral color tile is found in many Hyde Park, Oakley, Mt. Lookout and Walnut Hills homes, even areas of Ft. Thomas, Newport and Covington in Kentucky have fireplace and other focal points made by Rookwood Pottery.
Photo courtesy of AmyBSells.com
This property is currently For Sale through RE/MAX Unlimited and Amy Broghamer, visit this virtual tour for a complete step by step tour through this fabulous Mt. Lookout home, including the original Rookwood fireplace and many other unique features that only Mt. Lookout can offer!
The Rookwood Pottery Company, was one of America’s first major industries. Owned and operated by a woman, Rookwood Pottery was born in 1880 by Maria Longworth. What began as a hobby to Maria, quickly turned into a bustling industry right here in Cincinnati. 
At this time, nearly every local bride had a piece of Rookwood pottery among her wedding gifts. The distinctive green and golden tints of the Rookwood glazes came from blending base pigment with our very own Ohio Valley clay. Many of the flat pieces were used around fireplaces in homes in Greater Cincinnati, while custom installations found their places in grand homes, hotels, and public spaces.
Even today, Rookwood tiles decorate Carew Tower, Union Terminal and Dixie Terminal in Cincinnati. In New York, the Vanderbilt Hotel, Grand Central Station, the Mayo Clinic, Lord and Taylor and several subway stops feature stunning Rookwood tile designs.
Do you have a home with a Rookwood Fireplace? Tell us about it, and send a photo to us. When you sell your home, make sure you point out to potential buyers that you hold a unique piece of local and national history and art inside of your home.
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