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that the condition of the building was no longer adequate, but in some cases, its style was already ostentatious and outdated.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.

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.

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

Groups of buildings

 * Flytown
 * Hartman Stock Farm Historic District
 * Market-Mohawk District
 * Mount Vernon
 * Poindexter Village
 * Portions of the George Washington Carver Addition in Hanford Village
 * Riverfront structures replaced by the Columbus Civic Center

Bridges

 * Broad Street Bridge
 * 1937 Main Street Bridge
 * Town Street Bridge

Government

 * 1840 Franklin County Courthouse
 * 1887 Franklin County Courthouse
 * 1872 Columbus City Hall

Prisons

 * Columbus City Prison
 * Franklin County Jail
 * Ohio Penitentiary

Hospitals and institutions

 * Columbus State Hospital
 * Hawkes Hospital
 * Mount Carmel West
 * Ohio Institute for Feeble Minded Youth
 * Ohio Institution for the Deaf and Dumb
 * St. Anthony's Hospital
 * St. Francis Hospital

Hotels

 * Chittenden Hotel
 * Christopher Inn
 * Deshler Hotel
 * Neil House
 * Park Hotel
 * Plaza Hotel

Recreation and dining

 * Columbus Auditorium (two structures)
 * Franklin County Veterans Memorial
 * Hartman Building and Theater
 * Indianola Park
 * Kahiki Supper Club
 * Main Bar
 * Olentangy Park
 * RKO Grand Theatre
 * Santa Maria Ship & Museum
 * The Zoo

Sports venues

 * Cooper Stadium (partially demolished)
 * Gowdy Field
 * Neil Park
 * Ohio Field
 * Ohio State University Armory and Gymnasium


 * Recreation Park

Religion

 * First Congregational Church (Capitol Square)
 * First Presbyterian Church, Capitol Square
 * Pontifical College Josephinum (1888-1931)
 * St. Vincent's Orphan Asylum and Catholic Church
 * West Side Spiritualist Church

Retail and commerce

 * 5 and 7 South High Street
 * American Education Press Building
 * Central Market
 * Columbus Board of Trade Building
 * Columbus City Center
 * East End Market House
 * Long and Third Commercial Building
 * Peruna Drug Manufacturing Company Building
 * North Market (several locations)
 * Northland Mall
 * Ohio Building
 * Trautman Building

Residences

 * Alfred Kelley mansion
 * Clinton DeWeese Firestone mansion
 * Elam Drake House
 * Elijah Pierce Properties
 * Frederick Prentiss House
 * Frederick W. Schumacher mansion
 * Joseph F. Firestone House
 * Lucas Sullivant House
 * Maria S. Wright House
 * McDannald Homestead
 * Prentiss-Tulford House

Schools and education

 * Academy of St. Mary's of the Springs
 * Central High School (1862-1928)
 * Columbus Public School Library
 * McMillin Observatory
 * University Hall

Transportation

 * Columbus Railway, Power & Light power plant and streetcar barns
 * Union Station (three stations, train shed, and arcade)