Built in 1838, and used as a Catholic school in the early 1900s, the mansion was demolished c. 1961, its remains a scattered throughout the Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

[5] By 1986, there were several changes in ownership and proposals to update or expand the hotel, including a space needle and rotating restaurant.

[8] The Christopher Inn was designed by Karlsberger & Associates, along with Leon Ransom, the first known African American architect of prominence in the city.

[4][3] The cylindrical hotel was mid-century modern, given its simple style, ample use of windows, and open interiors.

[3] The hotel neighbored Memorial Hall, which became the location for the Center of Science and Industry (now known by its acronym, COSI) in 1964.

[3] Rough stone walls were used throughout the lower levels, along with free-hanging staircases with red and gold carpets.

The lobby had a wide view of Broad Street, while the mezzanine overlooked a 36-foot (11 m) circular pool and a landscaped stone terrace.