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List of demolished buildings and structures in Columbus, Ohio

This is a list of demolished buildings and structures in Columbus, Ohio. Over time, countless notable buildings have been built in the city of Columbus. Some of them still stand today and can be viewed, however, many local landmarks have since been demolished. The reason for the demolition was often that the condition of the building was no longer adequate, but in some cases, its style was already ostentatious and outdated. Another aspect taken into consideration is that because the cost of renovating a building is very high, demolition is sometimes seen as preferable over renovation. However, today's opinion may not be in line with the views prevalent at the time of its demolition, and many consider it detrimental to demolish buildings that were often built with high artistic demands at the time.

Union Station

In the early 20th century, Columbus was a dense city dependent on streetcars and downtown retail, with unbroken rooflines. Beginning in the mid-20th century, the city expanded substantially, and the rise of automobiles in popularity created a suburbanized city. Urban renewal became popular, and residents believed that old-looking buildings were causing a loss of business downtown, and so many buildings were demolished and replaced with parking lots. Beginning around 1999, demolitions began to be more discouraged, and city planners began to accept new urbanism and residential development in Downtown Columbus.[1]

There may not be an accurate record of all demolished buildings, so this list is also presumably fragmentary.

Groups of buildings

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1954 urban renewal map of Columbus

Bridges

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The Broad Street Bridge

Government

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The 1887 Franklin County Courthouse

Prisons

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Fire stations

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Main article: Fire stations in Columbus, Ohio

Hospitals and institutions

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St. Francis Hospital

Hotels

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The Christopher Inn

Recreation and dining

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The Santa Maria Ship & Museum

Sports venues

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The Ohio State University Armory and Gymnasium

Religion

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The Pontifical College Josephinum (1888-1931)

Retail and commerce

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Central Market

Residences

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The Alfred Kelley mansion

Schools and education

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University Hall

Public schools

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Main article: Schools in Columbus, Ohio

Transportation

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Reconstructing Downtown - Planners Hope To Revive Thriving Mixture of 1900". The Columbus Dispatch. December 19, 1999. Retrieved February 20, 2023.
  2. ^ a b c Samuelson, Robert E.; et al. (Pasquale C. Grado, Judith L. Kitchen, Jeffrey T. Darbee) (1976). Architecture: Columbus. The Foundation of The Columbus Chapter of The American Institute of Architects. OCLC 2697928.
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