61 Jefferson Avenue Columbus, OH 43215 What Architectural Treasures Still Exist in Columbus? by Doreen Uhas Sauer, President

People interested in old structures may have already found their way to a few key books and pamphlets in the Columbus Metropolitan Library Genealogy, History and Travel ColumbusLandmarks.org Room: Bill Arter's four volumes of Columbus Vignettes; fellow artist (614) 221-0227 Leland McClelland's Early Homes of Columbus; or columnist Ben Columbus Landmarks & The Bicentennial Hayes's work on homes of famous Columbus Landmarks is offer- COMING UP people in Columbus. What is still ing a full slate of events and there of these structures? Some may still exist-at least in part (a founda- activities in celebration of Archi-Journey Bus Tours Columbus's Bicentennial and tion, standing walls, stable, or, in Sunday, Feb. 19 SOLD OUT the case of log cabins, perhaps From the private historic postcard collection our organization's 35th Be forewarned though, the 1911- of Doreen Uhas Sauer Anniversary. Beginning this Sunday, Mar. 4 1930s & 1940s siding over an earlier structure. 1912 city directory is the first one that cross-referenced names of citi- However, to illustrate how even month, there's something for Sunday, Mar. 18 1950s Oldest buildings still standing today zens of Columbus and street loca- parts of buildings were saved, exist- everyone in 2012 and we hope 1-4 p.m. would include the Beers/Baker log tions. Before 1911, there is no con- ed, and forgotten about is the exam- you will make plans to join us. cabin in the University District or venient way to look up just an ple of the Chase home that stood at Westin Parlor Talks the Deardurff log cabin, the Archi-Journeys in February address to see if a building exists. the northeast corner of Sixth and Harrison House, and Sullivant's and March 2012 are bus tours Sunday, Feb. 26 - Lustron Homes But a name and address in 1911 State Streets (across from the still office in Franklinton. However, that explore the history of the might be a way to work backwards existing venerable Spiritualist From the private historic postcard collection of Doreen Uhas Sauer Sunday, Mar. 11 - Mid-Century Modern questions arise about buildings that city from a seldom-seen per- to get more information on the per- Church). Originally Dr. Carter's Sunday, Mar. 25 - Shopping Centers were never included in these books. spective with an emphasis on different decades. On Sunday, March 4 from 1-4 son or site. home (associated with St. Francis p.m. we will journey back through Columbus history and get in touch with the 2-4 p.m. Homes on City Park near Hospital-now the site of Grant human side of the Great Depression and World War II. Explore what our city Livingston? A home on West Moler? In 1857, the city (already 45 years Hospital), the house was a large was like in the 1930s and 1940s as we make selected stops at iconic downtown Old House DIY Workshops Another on Jackson which contains old) enacted an ordinance that said Victorian gingerbread cottage which part of an earlier school moved buildings, popular restaurants and historic neighborhoods. On Sunday, March 18 Masonry Repair a general system of street numbers came into the possession of Salmon from 1-4 p.m. we will journey through the Emergence of the Modern City and from Fulton? A sizeable stable should be on all buildings, but there Chase on President Lincoln's cabi- focus on the development in the 1950s. Saturday, Mar. 3 behind Town Street apartments?Or was little order. Before 1888, odd net. Though the house came down, Wood Repair the stable located between South and even numbers might be on the one single room, the library, was Westin Parlor Talks - coffee and dessert lecture/receptions at the Westin Saturday, Mar. 31 High and South Front Streets? same side of a street with empty salvaged and incorporated into an Great Southern Hotel, 310 S. High St., from 2-4 p.m. On Sunday, February 26, Troubleshooting & Investigating People who have remodeled a lots between. In 1888-1889, the city auditorium-later the Knights of we will learn about Lustron Homes with Nathalie Wright; on Sunday, March kitchen or bathroom sometimes dis- directory reflects a new municipal Columbus auditorium. This, in turn, 11, Kathy Mast Kane will lead a discussion on Mid-Century Modern Saturday, Mar. 10 cover their old house has an even Saturday, Mar. 24 ordinance to clear up confusion, became the Byer and Bowman Architecture; and on Sunday, March 25, Doreen Uhas Sauer will discuss the older home within it - a log cabin- putting odd numbers on one side of advertising agency which stood on history of Shopping Centers of Columbus. Thursday, Mar. 29 perhaps. Downtown buildings are a street and even on the other. The lots now occupied by the Salesian Thursday, Apr. 26 sometimes older buildings disguised Great Building Number Revolution Boys and Girls Club building (closed Shadowbox Live Event - Monday, March 26 - Columbus Landmarks by later facades. was on, and virtually all numbers in in 2008). Down the street, the Foundation is partnering with Shadowbox Live, one of Columbus' premier the- Thursday, May 31 the city changed. Starling Loving house exists as part ater companies to bring you a behind-the-scenes tour and show. Last fall, after Columbus Landmarks Foundation, of the Schoedinger Funeral Chapel. extensive renovations, the Shadowbox Live troupe moved to its beautiful new Shadowbox Live Event in researching its Historic Tavern Because many Columbus residents space in the Worly building within the Brewery District. We will nosh on hors Monday, Mar. 26 Tours, turned up evidence to prove remember the loss of Union Station; Buildings change functions (and d'oeuvres, imbibe a little, and see a fabulous Shadowbox Live performance tai- that the Jury Room tavern was from the Deshler/Fort Hayes/Neil sometimes addresses)-but remem- lored just for us! More details to come - please mark your calendars now. Green Lawn Abbey Workday the 1830s not the 1850s as had been House/Chittenden Hotels, the com- ber, even the African mountain previously assumed. Courthouse mercial blocks that became City gorilla, long thought to be a fantasy, PLUS, more tours & events to look forward to in spring & summer, including: Saturday, May 19 records may be lost from 19th cen- Lit, Lives & Landmarks: Columbus Architecture & Authors with Center; Central Market and Market was discovered only 100 years ago- 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. tury fires and city auditor's records Mohawk urban renewal (not count- surely there are structures out there Ohioana Library  City Hop ... at Night! this year's event will be a progressive may simply say "old." Sometimes a party winding through exclusive downtown venues with spectacular views of our ing losses in neighborhoods), there which need to be recorded. INFO & TICKETS: good driving tour, followed by work may be an assumption that nothing Columbus Landmarks Foundation's city's skyline It Takes a Village (or Two) to Make a City 200 Years in city directories, helps to reveal Old--Neighborhood Walking Tours  Illuminated Spaces: Sacred columbuslandmarks.org of architectural note or historic hope is that you can help - see p.3 new information. interest still exists. to learn how. Places stained glass tour Everybody’s Story in Stone and Word with or call 614-221-4508 Green Lawn Cemetery  and, of course, Historic Tavern Tours! WINTER 2012 61 JEFFERSON AVE. COLUMBUS, OH 43215 614.221.0227 COLUMBUSLANDMARKS.ORG Cornerstone From Abstracts to Family Lore: AmeriCorps Member Winter 2012 Letter from the Creating an Oldest Buildings Archive Documents Columbus Landmarks Foundation advocates for, promotes and of Columbus’ First Fifty Years Mid-Century Buildings preserves Columbus landmarks by Nathalie Wright, Field Representative and neighborhoods. Executive Director Calling all would-be Architectural Detectives! In the spirit of the Bicentennial, we ask your help in identifying existing buildings (or parts of buildings) from In October 2011, Columbus Landmarks began its Board of Trustees Dear Members & Friends, the early settlement period of the city, 1812-1862. Though officially the first 50 second year of hosting an AmeriCorps member Officers years, structures dating before 1812 or just after the Civil War (1870s) are also and welcomed its new intern, Andrew Neutzling. Happy New Year - but not just any year - a most notable early 19th c. landmark or important and can be included. President Doreen Uhas Sauer Happy Bicentennial Year! a more modest and vulnerable single Known as Ohio History Corps, the Ohio President Elect William Mattes family house. Buildings should be within the city limits and may be houses, commercial Historical Society sponsors multiple AmeriCorps Secretary Cynthia Hunt For those of us who keep the history of structures, religious institutions, stables, spring houses, carriage houses, interns throughout the state and partners with a variety of history-related organizations to host Treasurer Paul Bingle the city front and center as part of our So hop on the Bicentennial train with us schools, or parts of buildings that exist behind or even within other structures. purpose, the Bicentennial, at first glance, - sip coffee in the parlor at The Westin, members. The work of Columbus Landmarks' Advocacy Charissa Durst may seem anticlimactic. Why such go behind-the-scenes at Shadowbox, stop We are asking you to help us answer: intern is focused on the recordation of 150 mid- Awards Karen McCoy emphasis placed on a single year - was by Green Lawn Cemetery to visit some of twentieth century properties on Ohio Historic City Hop Ryan Szymanski 2011 not important? Are we to ignore Columbus' most distinguished citizens What and where are these early structures? Inventory (OHI) forms. Development Cynthia Hunt 2013? But in truth, like any milestone, it and architecturally distinctive markers, How old is the building and how do you know the age? Development Mary Rodgers gives us an important opportunity to write a letter for the time capsule, join us For Columbus Landmarks, the AmeriCorps mis- Education Tom Betti pause and reflect on "how far we have and Ohioana as we tour literary land- Any additional information relating to the building’s use or to families or per- sion is to survey historic properties, identifying Finance Kaz Unalan come and how much we have learned." I marks, tell us the story of your favorite sonal stories is also encouraged. Contemporary or historic images are also and recording historic themes and buildings dat- ing from 1940-1970, as well as additional local Pres. Services Bruce Dooley am excited about the heightened aware- old house, and yes, even eat cake - in cel- welcome. Information can be sent to [email protected] ness the Bicentennial creates due to ebration of this anniversary. Don't forget through March 16, 2012. All information collected with be shared with The survey priorities. These surveys will provide new Members increased exposure to the city's historical to collect mementos along the way - Columbus Dispatch. information about housing, subdivisions, public Terry Anderson Conrade Hinds development, the potential new audi- starting with this and upcoming 2012 and commercial buildings and the work of area builders, developers and architects from the Sandy Lehman Carol Merry ences turned on to history and preserva- bicentennial issues of Cornerstone. March Maintenance Madness recent past. The historic resource surveys, and George O’Donnel Dan O’Harra tion, the attention to buildings and streetscapes that might otherwise have Happy Birthday, Columbus! the resulting documentation, help preserve our Tony Slanec Jim Turner Our 2012 Old House DIY Workshop season will kick off with March heritage which, in turn, can help stabilize neigh- Mark Wagenbrenner Jason Wells gone unnoticed, the additional layers of Maintenance Madness ~ five workshops will be conducted in March, including stories and interpretation inspired by the Kathy Mast Kane borhoods, provide affordable housing, stimulate Carla Wilks Kevin Wood two Technical Hands-On Workshops and three Investigating & birthday, and a renewed sense of pride private investments, attract tourists and Troubleshooting Workshops. Register for the workshops in advance by email- strengthen community pride. Ex Officio and spirit of camaraderie in the commu- ing [email protected] or by calling 614-221-4508. For the Past President Donna Laidlaw nity. I encourage you to get engaged in complete workshop schedule, go to www.columbuslandmarks.org. Andrew's survey work will center on downtown the extensive programming we have Opportunities to support us... Columbus and the United Way of Central Ohio's Executive Director planned throughout the year. Masonry Repair Workshop Sat., Mar. 3 9am-1pm 231 N. 21st St. $10 five priority neighborhoods. To date, 21 down- Have missing mortar on your old house? The Masonry Repair Workshop, Kathy Mast Kane Looking to the past, help us expand our Donate town buildings were identified for OHI recorda- [email protected] We depend on generous donations from hosted by Homeport and taught by Centennial Preservation Group, will tion, ranging from small little-noticed office archives about what remains within city cover the technique of re-pointing, as well as instruct homeowners about the limits from Columbus' first fifty years. people like you to continue being the pri- buildings to Grant Hospital to the iconic Beacon Associate Director mary advocate for Columbus's rich archi- use of appropriate materials for new mortar joints. Historic mortar materials Building. Only a few scattered institutional and (See "From Abstracts to Family Lore" on are different than mortar mixes produced today– use of the wrong mortar Becky West next page.) tectural heritage. Donate online at commercial buildings from this time period [email protected] columbuslandmarks.org, by phone at composition can damage your brick or create moisture problems in your were identified for Weinland Park and the Near Of present concern, we are exploring 614.221.0227 or by mail with checks house. Learn how to choose the appropriate mortar materials, prep joints to Southside. King-Lincoln and Franklinton, on the Field Representative what role we can play regarding the com- made payable to Columbus Landmarks be re-pointed, mix, install, and cure mortar to properly re-point your historic other hand, have numerous mid-twentieth cen- Nathalie Wright plex issue of thousands of vacant and Foundation. brick, stone, ceramic block, or concrete block. tury properties, including clusters of commercial [email protected] abandoned houses that plague the city's Wood Repair Workshop Sat., Mar. 31 9am to 1 pm 435 W. State St. $10 development. However, the Northland Area is neighborhoods. I want to underscore Join us predominantly post WWII development and is Thank you for your support through At the Wood Repair Workshop, taught by Mariangela Pfister of the AmeriCorps Member that we recognize many of these proper- Ohio Historic Preservation Office, learn the basics of repairing damaged the primary hub for 2011-2012 AmeriCorps sur- Andrew Neutzling ties are serious safety hazards and should annual membership. You can join/renew vey work. For a broader knowledge of this part your membership/give a gift member- wood to prevent the removal of historic material from your old building. This [email protected] be demolished. However, we also believe hands-on training workshop will include instruction on how to stabilize wood of the city, representative properties were cho- wholesale demolition is not the only ship online at columbuslandmarks.org or sen from the United Way's defined boundaries by calling the office: 614-221-0227. with moderate to severe rot using wood consolidants and epoxies. The prepa- solution. The loss of a house in a neigh- ration of repaired wood for repainting will also be covered. Participants will (including the Beaumont and Northern Lights borhood is about so much more than the work in teams and be provided with all the tools and materials needed to com- neighborhoods) and from neighborhoods adja- house itself. It is about the broader and Then & Now books cent to it, all south of Morse Road. Once the Signed copies of Columbus and The Ohio plete the steps involved in wood repair. Techniques learned can be used for more abstract issues of dismantling most wood repairs including windows, siding, and trim. survey is completed, Columbus Landmarks and neighborhood solidarity, threatening a State University Then & Now by Kathy neighborhood leaders and residents will have a community's heritage and losing a sense Mast Kane, Executive Director, and Investigating & Troubleshooting Workshops Various Time/Locations $5 fuller understanding of this chapter of their of hope. We are looking for partners Doreen Uhas Sauer, President, are avail- Sat., Mar. 10; Sat., Mar. 24; Thurs., Mar. 29; Thurs., Apr. 26 & Thurs., May 31 respective history. interested in exploring creative solutions able for $20 online at columbusland- A healthy house is a cost effective house. Columbus Landmarks’ Old House to tackling this monumental challenge, marks.org or by calling 614.221.0227. DIY: Investigating and Troubleshooting workshop is designed to help home even if only one building at a time. Volunteer owners identify and resolve common maintenance issues. From the roof top to We welcome your time & talent on our the foundation, learn to identify the warning signs before they become a more Take action today for the future - make it serious and more expensive problem. The session will cover tips for examining a priority to support us as we seek viable various committees, at events, and in the office. Please contact us if you are inter- the roof, the drainage system, masonry components, and wood components. solutions for those buildings within our Important safety issues, such as lead paint, will also be discussed. Whether downtown and in our neighborhoods ested in volunteering: bwest@columbus- landmarks.org or 614.221.0227. you plan to make repairs yourself or hire a contractor, you’ll gain knowledge of that merit preservation, whether they are old house materials and be better prepared to care for your home for years to come.