Guardian Bank Building, Cleveland

The Guardian Bank Building, originally known as the New England Building and later the National City Bank Building is a historic high-rise located on Euclid Avenue in downtown Cleveland. Built in 1896, it was one of the tallest buildings in the United States at the time, standing at 221 feet (67 meters) and holding the title of Cleveland's tallest structure until 1922. The building was designed by the architectural firm Shepley, Rutan, and Coolidge, and was later remodeled by the prominent Cleveland architects Walker and Weeks in 1915.

Situated next to the National City Center (now PNC Center), the Guardian Bank Building has gone through multiple transformations over the years. In 1999, it was converted into a Holiday Inn Express, marking a shift in its use from office space to hospitality. A year later, in 2000, it was recognized for its historical significance and added to the National Register of Historic Places.

In January 2010, the building saw a new wave of redevelopment when Rosetta, the largest independent interactive agency in America at the time, announced plans to occupy the building. Their 10-year lease included a comprehensive renovation of the top five floors and the construction of a new penthouse suite, giving the building a modernized look while preserving its historical charm. In March 2012, developers continued this trend of adaptive reuse by converting five stories of the building into 85 residential apartments, further revitalizing this landmark and ensuring its continued relevance in Cleveland's urban landscape.