Reimagine a Cleveland landmark.

A rare opportunity to acquire and reimagine Cleveland’s historic Newburgh Masonic Temple at 8910 Miles Park Avenue. This condemned City Landmark requires substantial rehabilitation and presents a distinctive foundation for adaptive reuse, subject to all required governmental and historic-preservation approvals.

BUILDING INFORMATION

Address: 8910 Miles Park Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio

Original use: Masonic and fraternal temple

Constructed: 1916

Architect: William J. Carter

Historic status: Designated City of Cleveland Landmark and contributing structure within the National Register-listed Miles Park Historic District

County-reported usable area: 31,668 square feet

Separate County floor-area schedule: 24,034 square feet above grade and a 7,214-square-foot full basement

The County’s reported figures do not reconcile and must be independently verified by the prospective buyer.

Current condition: Condemned; substantial rehabilitation required.

Offering: As-is, where-is, with all faults

All measurements, property information and development requirements must be independently verified by the prospective buyer.

Take a Look Inside.

This video is provided for general information only. Property conditions may have changed since it was recorded, and the video does not replace an independent inspection or other due diligence.

A LANDMARK WITH NEW POSSIBILITIES

The building’s historic character, multi-level layout and former fraternal-hall configuration provide a compelling foundation for adaptive reuse. Potential concepts may include residential or mixed-use development, a cultural or performing-arts venue, community or educational facilities, creative offices, event space or another neighborhood-serving use.

Local residents and community organizations have expressed strong interest in seeing this important historic building preserved and returned to productive use. Its historic designation may provide access to certain preservation or redevelopment incentives, but eligibility and availability must be independently investigated.

These concepts are presented solely as possibilities. No particular use, development plan, financing source, tax credit, incentive or government approval is represented or guaranteed.

IMPORTANT PROPERTY STATUS AND BUYER DUE DILIGENCE

The property is currently condemned and is listed on the City of Cleveland’s demolition list. However, the owner has been advised that demolition will not proceed because the building is a designated City of Cleveland Landmark. This information can be independently confirmed with the City’s Demolition Department.

Because the property is both condemned and historically designated, any rehabilitation, alteration, change of use or redevelopment will require coordination with and approvals from the City of Cleveland and other applicable governmental and historic-preservation authorities.

The property is offered strictly as-is, where-is, with all faults. The prospective buyer is solely responsible for all due diligence, including—but not limited to—investigating the condemnation order and abatement requirements, current demolition status, demolition holds, landmark protections, structural and environmental conditions, zoning, permitted uses, historic-preservation restrictions, building systems, utilities, code compliance, title, taxes, development feasibility, financing and incentive eligibility.

Prospective purchasers must independently verify all information and requirements with the appropriate City departments, the City’s Demolition Department and the Cleveland Landmarks Commission.

PROPERTY ACCESS

In-person access is limited to authorized dates and times and will require execution of a separate property-access waiver before entry. All entry is at the visitor’s own risk. No escort, guide, safety monitor or on-site supervision will be provided.

PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS

HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE

Constructed in 1916 and designed by architect William J. Carter. The property is a designated City of Cleveland Landmark and a contributing structure within the National Register-listed Miles Park Historic District.

SUBSTANTIAL SCALE

Cuyahoga County records report 31,668 square feet of usable area. A separate County floor-area schedule lists 24,034 square feet above grade and a 7,214-square-foot full basement, totaling 31,248 square feet. Because the County figures differ, all measurements must be independently verified by the prospective buyer.

MAJOR REHABILITATION OPPORTUNITY

The property is condemned and requires substantial rehabilitation. Any alteration, change of use or redevelopment is subject to required governmental and historic-preservation approvals.