NINTH - an event collective

06/02/2025

NINTH, an event collective | Rebranding The Church on Ninth to NINTH, an event collective, there may not be much "pretty" to see in these photos, but when you're renovating a historic building like NINTH – an event collective that’s 155 years old – focusing on the essentials behind the walls and performing tuckpointing to clean the mortar between the bricks are crucial tasks. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the skilled tradesmen and women of Willow Creek Developers & Builders for the meticulous care they are providing to renovate and preserve this Cincinnati treasure.

05/15/2025

It may not be glamorous but it is essential! Thanks to the team at Willow Creek Developers & Builders for always doing a phenomenal job on The Church on Ninth!

05/13/2025

THE CHURCH ON NINTH | Interior design choices are progressing at The Church on Ninth, as our trade partners diligently work behind the scenes to create what is set to become an amazing event space in Cincinnati! We extend our gratitude to Springhouse Architects' interior designer, Kayla Edwards, along with Willow Creek Developers & Builders, and Riffle & Associates for a truly illuminating morning spent collaborating on the lighting fixtures and lighting plan for this historic renovation project in downtown Cincinnati.

05/05/2025

The Church on Ninth is making news again! Use the link to see what the Cincinnati Enquirer at Cincinnati.com has to say about this 155-year-old church that will soon be Cincinnati special events venue for your next event!
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The Church on Ninth transforms a formerly-vacant church building in downtown Cincinnati into the city's latest urban event and wedding venue.

04/23/2025

FRESH NEWS FROM THE OHIO AIR QUALITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY | The 118 W 9th St. project (THE CHURCH ON NINTH) transforms a formerly vacant 1869 church into a modern event venue while preserving its historic architectural integrity. This $1.655 million investment marks the first project to utilize Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) assessment through OAQDA, which included local government approval in Cincinnati. https://youtu.be/-E-6-wQn5Jw?si=ufuObnAlfenHalIC

The 118 W 9th St. project transforms a formerly vacant 1869 church into a modern event venue while preserving its historic architectural integrity. This $1.6...

03/24/2025

Designed by Springhouse Architects, the historical renovations at The Church on Ninth are progressing nicely. Although it may seem that there aren't many noticeable changes to this beloved event venue, there's a flurry of activity happening behind the scenes! Currently, work is in progress on the HVAC system, electrical demolition is ongoing on the main level, and we are taking down the old ceiling to make way for new fire-rated ceilings. Additionally, as highlighted in the photos, the restoration of the original stained glass windows in the sanctuary is also continuing and we continue to love them!

03/04/2025

It’s official! The Church on Ninth will feature a world-class mural created by internationally celebrated, Shahzia Sikander. This collaboration between the Cincinnati Art Museum and ArtWorks Cincinnati is set to enliven the back of the church building and further enhance Cincinnati’s reputation as a vibrant creative community.

02/21/2025

Remember all the pews at The Church on Ninth? Well, church owner and Springhouse Architects founder and principal architect, Sheri Dempsey Scott, gave some away around town and got to sit in one this week during the friends & family opening for the new Marigold Restaurant () in the Foundry in the Fountain Square District.

Just 4 blocks from the church, Marigold Restaurant took the pews, gave them some love, and now they are a bench seat for the best seat in the house.

A gorgeous restaurant with a great atmosphere and truly incredible food, Marigold is open now and well worth a visit! For reservations, visit marigoldcincy.com and ask for the church pew table!

01/24/2025

I have a big announcement that is killing me to keep secret! I am just so excited about what is coming. This may be a hint, but maybe not.

01/24/2025

The scaffolding from the roof repair is coming down. It's not easy work in these low temps.

01/24/2025

Oh my poor stained glass windows! The West side is in bad shape. I'm lucky to have my contractors involved. Everyone is dedicated to making this project work through all of the ups and downs.

01/04/2025

A first time developer, Sheri Scott, owner and founder of Springhouse Architects, was jazzed to have The Church on Ninth, a historic downtown Cincinnati Church which will soon be an incredible special events venue, be featured in the recent issue of the Cincinnati Courier. With architectural design and construction administration provided by Springhouse Architects, read more of the Courier article at

A Cincinnati architect is embarking on her first solo development project with the adaptive reuse of a historic building downtown.