Historic Houses of Columbus

Willard C.Eidson house in Bexley. Architecture and Design, v.4, #1; loaned by Thomas Aquinas Burke

This new and stylish residence, just completed, is situated at No. 2800 W. Broad Street. Mr. Van Sickle should be complimented for building this handsome property, the interior of which as well as the architectural design is perfect. Mr. Van Sickle is one of Columbus' well-known lawyers. Handsome Homes of Columbus, Ohio, p. 41, loaned by Nick Taggart

Residence of William B. Hayden, vice president of the P. Hayden Saddlery Hardware Company. Built by Peter Hayden after he purchased the property in 1851. Alternative address 545 High St. S. Story of Columbus OH977.13 C72st, pg. 48. Columbus Vignettes, OH 917.7157 A78c, vol.03, p.33.

George W. Lattimer, founder of the Kauffman Lattimer Company, built his home in 1898 at 235 S Parkview Ave. Picture from 1915. Columbus as a Convention City OH977.13 C72colu pg. 64.

This comfortable home is located at 148 Thurman Street. Handsome Homes of Columbus, Ohio, p. 24, loaned by Nick Taggart

John B. Brown home became the location for the Columbus School for Girls in 1953.

Residence of Columbus Mayor Philip H. Bruck. Philip Bruck was mayor, 1887-1890. Columbus Illustrated OH977.13 C72 C7261, pg. 96.

This lovely place is situated on the southeast corner of High and North Broadway. It is a massive fine brick building, standing back some 200 feet from High St. Its large and spacious grounds, drive-way and beautiful shade trees, makes it an ideal and picturesque home. Handsome Homes of Columbus, Ohio, p. 49, loaned by Nick Taggart

The "Harrison House" is home to the Franklin County Genealogical Society. Digital photos taken and loaned by Nick Taggart

This magnificent residence is the new home of Mr. Dennis J. Clahane, of 494 West Broad. Built of pressed brick with stone trimmings, and of beautiful architectural design, with all hard wood interior finish makes this home one of the best on West Broad. Has all the modern improvements, beautiful and well kept lawns, etc. Mr. Clahane deserves great credit for his enterprise in erecting so nice a home...

This substantial residence is the home of Mr. David A. Ebinger, 949 City Park Ave. Mr. Ebinger manufactures the Vogelgesang Furnace which a great many owners of fine homes use and can testify as to their convenience and economy. This home is of pressed brick with all the modern improvements. Handsome Homes of Columbus, Ohio, p. 83, loaned by Nick Taggart

Cambridge Place near First Avenue.The home of Sanford Belden. It is currently the home of the Bull family.

The Groveport, Ohio, Log House with historical marker. Photo courtesy of Rick Palsgrove, Director of the Groveport Village Heritage Museum.

Neil Ave. Photo courtesy of: The Short North Civic Association (formerly Victorian Village Society)

Photo courtesy of: The Short North Civic Association (formerly Victorian Village Society)

Photo courtesy of: The Short North Civic Association (formerly Victorian Village Society)

Photo courtesy of: The Short North Civic Association (formerly Victorian Village Society)

Photo courtesy of: The Short North Civic Association (formerly Victorian Village Society)

Photo courtesy of: The Short North Civic Association (formerly Victorian Village Society)

Photo courtesy of: The Short North Civic Association (formerly Victorian Village Society)

Photo courtesy of: The Short North Civic Association (formerly Victorian Village Society)

Photo courtesy of: The Short North Civic Association (formerly Victorian Village Society)

Victorian Village Homes. Photo courtesy of: The Short North Civic Association (formerly Victorian Village Society)

This Whitehall house was the first Lustron demo home. Former "Senior Times" Columnist Alex James, who worked for Lustron in the post-war years, installed the door on this house. According to James, after 50 years, the exterior of the home is all origional, "just as we erected it." Photo courtesy of the Whitehall Historical Society

Front north view of the Orange Johnson House, with streetcar tracks on High Street visible. The Orange Johnson House was built in 1811 and expanded in 1819. The rear portion of the house was built in 1811 in simple pioneer style. The front portion, built in 1819, is a good example of Federal style architecture. The entryway features an elliptical fanlight over the door. The building was slated for...