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51-695: The organization was founded in July 1977. It had its origins with the demolition of Union Station , the Daniel Burnham -designed train station torn down in the 1970s. Local residents were disappointed with the destruction of numerous iconic buildings, which had set the city apart from others of its size, including Union Station, the Central Market , the second Franklin County Courthouse , the Deshler Hotel , and

102-567: A cost of $ 23 million. The Short North The Short North is a neighborhood in Columbus, Ohio , United States, centered on the main strip of High Street immediately north of the Arena District and extending until just south of the University District and Ohio State University . It is an easy walk from the convention center or Nationwide Arena district to the south, spanning

153-411: A late 19th-century style often applied to monumental structures. In May 1928, part of the arcade was demolished to expand the driveway to the station to better accommodate automobiles. New York Central moved their Toledo and Ohio Central services back to Union Station in 1930. In April 1931, the train shed was replaced with an enclosed concourse. In 1956, Columbus was down to 42 daily passenger trains,

204-630: A metal shed ("Amshack") east of the station near the 4th Street viaduct when it became apparent that the cost of operating the station was too great. The last train to serve the main station building was a westbound National Limited, which left for Kansas City at 9:17 am that morning. The station was finally demolished in September 1979. The National Limited itself was eliminated a month later, ending about 130 years of intercity rail service in Columbus. The freight yards and servicing facilities located east of

255-403: A new facility. A key feature of the new station would be a road viaduct over the tracks, finally solving the traffic/train problem on North High Street. In 1893 the old station was handling 112 passenger trains per day. The Toledo and Ohio Central Railroad left Union Station in 1896, establishing their own Toledo and Ohio Central Railroad Station . The new station opened in 1897, and the arcade

306-584: A new logo which features the Union Station arch . As of 2019, the Columbus Landmarks Foundation has 1,500 members and corporations. Activities include hosting about 75 tours and events each year and publishing an annual list of endangered sites in the city. The foundation also awards the Ed Lentz Prize for history and preservation projects, created in honor of its Director Emeritus in 2019; he

357-413: A preservation easement to owners aiming to preserve the property. Proceeds from the resale are to be returned to the fund. The other fund, for home preservation loans, provides loans with low interest rates to homeowners wishing to repair and maintain historic houses. The fund is aimed toward affordable neighborhoods, rather than upper-class areas like Victorian Village and German Village. The initial funding

408-510: A site assessment and programming study of three possible Amtrak station locations at or near the Greater Columbus Convention Center. On Greater Columbus Passenger Rail Station Study, which was released in early January 2022, details a plan for the construction of a new downtown two-level station near the intersection of High Street and Nationwide Boulevard. The proposed single platform / single track station could be built at

459-489: Is considered the preeminent Columbus historian. The Columbus Landmarks Foundation has two funds for preservation of central Ohio buildings, both announced in 2020. Its endangered properties fund is for purchasing or securing options for historic buildings at risk of demolition, and is funded by a $ 200,000 bequest made in 2009 from a family fund at the Columbus Foundation . Properties purchased are to be resold along with

510-475: Is heavily populated with art galleries, specialty shops, pubs, nightclubs, and coffee shops. Most of its tightly packed brick buildings date from at least the early 20th century, with traditional storefronts along High Street (often with brightly painted murals on their side walls), and old apartment buildings and rowhouses and newer condominium developments in the surrounding blocks. The city installed 17 lighted metal arches extending across High Street throughout

561-472: Is separated from the sidewalk by an iron fence with limestone posts. Columbus Landmarks publishes an annual list of the most endangered properties in the city. The list is aimed to raise awareness to the sites' history and redevelopment potential. The endangered site list was first released in May 2014. Sites added to the list are left abandoned or at risk of demolition, are at least 50 years in age, and contribute to

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612-439: The Columbus and Xenia Railroad (C&X) and Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati Railroad (CC&C). A wood barn structure measuring 90 by 175 feet (27 by 53 m) was installed to serve passengers, the rest of the site given over to shops and freight tracks. The station had three tracks for loading and unloading of passengers. This station was the first union station in the world, housing multiple railroad companies, although

663-485: The Jefferson Avenue Historic District . The building is a two-story residential-style structure with a mansard roof . It has narrow windows with incised lintels, similar to other buildings in the historic district. Towards the building's cornice are small rectangular frieze windows. The south façade includes a full bay window . An addition to the building's south side is of an unknown age. The property

714-748: The Ohio Hub plan, there are plans to build a new multi-modal station on at least part of the site of the former rail terminal. It is planned to be located between the Ohio Center and the Greater Columbus Convention Center . A future streetcar or light rail line could be built on the west end of the proposed station. Views from c. 1975: In July 2021 the Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority contracted with LMN Architects and HNTB Engineering to conduct

765-466: The Peruna Building . Around 1980, the organization was headquartered at 22 N. Front St., a small office space decorated with photographs of Union Station and desktops adorned with terra cotta remnants of the train station arcade. It had about 650 members, three part-time, and two full-time staff, as well as a large group of volunteers. In 2018, the foundation changed branding, including the design of

816-699: The State Historic Preservation Office , the National Endowment for the Arts , Department of the Interior , Community Development Block Grants , or General Revenue Sharing Funds. On October 19, 1976, Battelle's trustees decided to demolish the station, stating it would be an "imprudent use of Battelle's money", even though it was noted to be a small portion. The organization gave no warning to outside organizations. The State Historic Preservation Office

867-558: The Steubenville and Indiana Railroad also began operating at the station. Major trains in the 1940s included: Union Station was designed by Daniel Burnham . He was noted at the time as one of the primary architects of the World's Columbian Exposition , which utilized Beaux-Arts designs to resemble a prototype for an ideal city, ushering in the City Beautiful movement . Burnham's use of

918-569: The 800 block of High Street completed in 2019 now houses the US headquarters for Swedish fintech Klarna , as well as two restaurants and a hotel operated by Marriott 's Moxy brand. Some developers, such as the Wood Companies, have been active in the region for many years, and continuing to propose new buildings, such as a fifteen-story residential complex between Hubbard Ave and Wall Street. Further north, Stonewall Columbus has also involved itself in

969-614: The Short North Tavern opened in this area, the first to use this new name. A reputation for diversity and an artistic, Bohemian atmosphere has marked the Short North, with land prices and local rents rising steadily from the humble beginnings as a squatter’s neighborhood in the 1980s. Prior to this gentrification of the neighborhood which originated from artists, it had suffered prolonged decay and from latent, street-level crime and gang violence as Columbus affluent residents followed

1020-419: The Short North has also hosted the annual Doo Dah Parade , a parody of typical Fourth of July parades that includes politically slanted paraders and floats as well as absurdities such as the "Marching Fidels," a band of Fidel Castro lookalikes. The parade starts in neighboring Victorian Village , at Goodale Park , and winds north to finish coming south down High Street. The City of Columbus has designated

1071-565: The Short North, along with portions of Italian and Victorian Villages as a "market ready" Community Reinvestment Area, with available 15-year, 100 percent tax abatements if projects include 10 percent affordable housing, with options to buy out of the requirement. Beginning around the turn of the millennium, the Short North has gone under a major period of construction and development. Major construction has turned previously small lots into ten-story buildings, sometimes taller, often with mixed residential, commercial, and office use. A construction at

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1122-475: The Short North, reminiscent of such arches present in the area in the early 1900s. Originally known as part of the "near north side", the area along High Street began to be called the "Short North" as part of vernacular used by police and taxi drivers in the 1980s. This was a period of decline in the area, and from a suburban commuter's perspective, the area had fallen 'just short' of the central business district's north end—both physically and economically. In 1981,

1173-460: The arcade was demolished. Passenger service significantly declined from the 1950s to the 1970s. The arcade was demolished in 1976 to make way for a new convention center , although it had been placed on the National Register of Historic Places two years prior. Train service stopped at Union Station in 1977, and the remaining portions of the station were demolished in 1979. The demolished arcade

1224-486: The arcade's loss. Battelle published development plans with the arcade removed as soon as October 24. The arcade's demolition prompted the UMTA to withdraw all $ 6.24 million in funding, stating the act violated the spirit of the law and was inconsistent with UMTA requirements. While the arcade was gone, Union Station continued to serve rail passengers until the morning of April 28, 1977. On that date, Amtrak moved its operations to

1275-491: The arcade. The proposed funding included $ 6.24 million from the UMTA for buildings and platforms, $ 1.05 million from the Federal Railroad Administration for restoring the arcade, and Battelle contributing $ 1.56 million for the building and platforms, and $ 450,000 for the arcade. The combined project was to cost $ 9.3 million. It was noted that Battelle made no effort to find funding from obvious sources including

1326-449: The base of the larger arches' friezes. Each of the arches had wood lath vaulted ceilings, covered in plaster. By 1973, the plaster was crumbling, and the arches became nesting places for pigeons, while moisture was causing the wood lath to rot. Storefronts were set behind the arches, all vacant by 1973 except a cigar store. Columbus Union Station, as it is recalled today, was the third Union Station in Columbus. The previous two served in

1377-492: The economic bubble outward—into the suburbs —during the 1960s and 1970s. The 1980s saw the neighborhood's rebirth enter into full gear as galleries began to open up and started to flourish. As Maria Gallowy (owner of PM gallery, formerly the oldest gallery in the Short North) once put it "It was one of those neighborhoods that artists love to move into because the possibilities are there." In 1984 two Short North area galleries —

1428-535: The first Indianapolis Union Station was being planned, and involved more railroad cooperation than the Columbus station had, and a more equal ownership stake. In 1853, the Central Ohio and Columbus, Piqua and Indiana Railroads entered the city and connected to the station. In 1864, the Steubenville and Indiana Railroad was connected the Central Ohio at Newark, and entered the station on shared tracks. This road

1479-628: The lawsuit. As a result, BMI offered about $ 80 million for various causes, including $ 36.5 million to establish a convention center at the site of Union Station. BMI established the Battelle Commons Corporation in 1974 to handle the project. Battelle Commons Corporation applied for grants to create a transit center as part of the convention center, including from the Urban Mass Transit Administration (UMTA) and Federal Highway Administration . The transit center project

1530-502: The length of High Street from the north side of Goodale Street to the south side of 7th/King Avenue. It is flanked by Victorian Village to the west and Italian Village to the East. The Short North is a densely-populated commercial and residential district, with especially high pedestrian use during its monthly "Gallery Hop" and other local and downtown events. The Short North has been described as "colorful", "offbeat", and "trendy". The district

1581-544: The lowest number since 1875. Daily passenger trains fell to 21 in 1962, and just 10 in 1970. It was clear that the completion of the interstates and popularity of automobiles would soon mean the end of passenger rail service in Columbus. On May 1, 1971, Amtrak took over most of what was left of passenger service in the United States. On January 17, 1974, the station's arcade was listed on the National Register of Historic Places , noted in emergency as plans existed to demolish

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1632-438: The new union station, thirteen tracks now crossed North High Street. The congestion between train and road traffic became unbearable. In 1875, a $ 45,000 tunnel was built under the tracks to allow streetcars and horsecars to pass under the tracks. An extra mule was stationed at the tunnel entrance to assist horsecars up the steep grade. The tunnel was 150 feet (46 m) long with 550-foot (170 m) approaches on either side. It

1683-532: The next day, a temporary restraining order secured by the Ohio Historical Society halted the demolition. The order noted that improper procedures were followed in planning its demolition. Battelle then allowed the historical society 120 days to remove the remaining remnant of the demolition, a single arch left standing; Battelle offered no funds to help preserve or move the arch. COTA's director still expressed his desire for TransCenter to be built, despite

1734-492: The nineteenth century, and their replacement and upgrade reflected the rapid growth in traffic and importance of Columbus' railroads at that time. The subsequent decline in rail passenger traffic following World War II was reflected in Union Station's demolition and replacement with a convention center in the early 1980s. In 1851, a site north of Naughten Street and east of High Street was purchased jointly from Orange Johnson by

1785-545: The now defunct Art Reach and PM gallery — began opening new exhibits on the first Saturday of every month to help cross-promote their businesses and build a more unified community. This loose coordination later evolved into the Gallery Hop which is still held every first Saturday of the month. The Gallery Hop today features most businesses keeping their doors open late into the night, jam-packed streets, and sidewalks populated with street musicians and other performers. Since 1983,

1836-428: The redevelopment of the Short North, partnering with Black Gold Capital to propose a multi-story complex on the site of Stonewall's current parking lot. On June 23, 2023, ten people were shot and injured in a mass shooting on North High Street. By 2024, as part of a study commissioned by an alliance of local businesses, two consulting firms, JS&A Economic Development Consulting and Metris Arts Consulting, valued

1887-543: The station had been replaced by the construction of the new Buckeye Yard near Hilliard by the Penn Central in the late 1960s. The multitrack yards and shop areas eventually gave way to I-670 in the early 1990s. The viaduct over I-670 was constructed with a cap, and shops lining High Street reminiscent of the long gone arcade. Amtrak has not returned to Columbus since the end of the National Limited. However, as part of

1938-657: The structure. Amtrak cut back rail service to a single train, the New York- Kansas City National Limited (formerly the Spirit of St. Louis ). The restaurant and newsstand were closed. The demolition and replacement of Union Station dates to a 1969-1975 lawsuit against the Columbus-based Battelle Memorial Institute (BMI). The institute was formed as a nonprofit and still operates as one, though its improper profit uses led to

1989-435: The style lead to an ornate station, held in awe by Columbus citizens for many years, though by the time of its deterioration in the 1970s, it was largely overlooked. The two main arched entranceways consisted of recessed semicircular arches, each flanked by four fluted round Corinthian columns. Two angel reliefs were carved into each of the arches' extrados . The arches had friezes, with decorative eagle medallions. Above this

2040-541: The value and culture of Columbus. The organization recognizes five priority neighborhoods – areas that have faced historical disinvestment, and with the greatest historic building losses. The Hilltop , Linden , Milo-Grogan , King-Lincoln Bronzeville and the South Side are prioritized on the list. Columbus Landmarks also hosts the annual James B. Recchie Design Award, given to quality urban designs for new and existing buildings, parks, public art, and other spaces. The award

2091-535: Was $ 100,000 from a personal estate. The organization's first revolving fund for rehabilitating buildings was initiated around 1980. The first project using the fund was rehabilitation of 1063, 1065, and 1435 Oak Street, National Register-listed properties. The organization is headquartered at 57 Jefferson Avenue, part of the Jefferson Avenue Center in Downtown Columbus , and a contributing building to

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2142-454: Was a denticulated cornice, and above that, a wider frieze with triglyphs and alternating medallions with classical busts. Above that was another denticulated cornice with gargoyles. The pedestals above the Corinthian columns featured statue groups. The arcade's smaller arches were supported at the spring line by fluted Doric columns. The arches had similar motifs, but were only reached to

2193-492: Was called the "panhandle route" because it crossed the panhandle of West Virginia on its way east. The station was inadequate and in 1868 the railroads formed the Union Depot Company to undertake a replacement. In May 1873, work was begun on the second union station north of the existing station, and it opened on February 14, 1875. The first station was then demolished. Compared to its wooden predecessor, this new station

2244-546: Was delisted in 1999. A portion of the arcade was saved, the Union Station arch , which is the focal point of the McFerson Commons park in the nearby Arena District . The first station initially was operated by the Columbus and Xenia Railroad (C&X) and Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati Railroad (CC&C), with the Central Ohio Railroad and Columbus, Piqua and Indiana Railroads joining in 1853. In 1864,

2295-407: Was far more substantial. Constructed of brick, it had a large waiting room, ticket offices and railroad offices at the front of the structure. Seven tracks entered the structure and a long train shed kept passengers dry. In 1875, 42 daily passenger trains departed from the station. The City of Columbus continued to grow northward with the opening of Ohio State University in 1870. With the opening of

2346-480: Was finished in 1899. The arcade was unique to Columbus and consisted of stores and offices built atop the viaduct and facing High Street. An elevated roadway connected High Street to the station to the east. The station increased the number of depot tracks from seven to nine. The architecture of the station drew on Burnham's experience designing the Chicago World's Fair in 1893. The style was Beaux-Arts Classicism ,

2397-409: Was first given in 1984, in memory of one of the organization's founding trustees. Award winners include: Union Station (Columbus, Ohio) Columbus Union Station was an intercity train station in Downtown Columbus, Ohio , near The Short North neighborhood. The station and its predecessors served railroad passengers in Columbus from 1851 until April 28, 1977. The first station building

2448-420: Was not advised, nor was COTA; COTA's executive director stated the public mistakenly blamed it for the demolition. The City of Columbus also stated it was not involved in the decision, but knew Battelle was considering it. Battelle believed the demolition would not block the pending federal funding. At 6 pm on Friday, October 22, 1976, S.G. Loewendick & Sons demolished nearly the entire arcade. By 6 pm on

2499-541: Was so dark and smelly that only the horsecar passengers, who had no other choice, would use it. In 1891 the traffic situation on High Street reached a crisis, with the roadway blocked for up to seven hours per day by crossing trains. As well, the Columbus Board of Trade (the city's chamber of commerce) rallied for support of a modern and grand station to fit their view of the city. In 1893 the architectural firm of Daniel H. Burnham & Company of Chicago began planning

2550-493: Was supported by the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA), Columbus's mass transit agency. The proposed hub, titled TransCenter, was to include 2,000 square feet inside the restored Union Station arcade, containing transit information, ticket offices, a bus waiting and loading area, and entranceways to transit below street-level. A new 20,000-square-foot bus facility and COTA office was to be constructed alongside

2601-419: Was the first union station in the world, built in 1851. Its replacement was built from 1873 to 1875, just before demolition of the first station building. After traffic problems on High Street, as well as increased rail traffic became problematic, a new station was planned by Daniel Burnham beginning in 1893. The new station opened in 1897, and its arcade along High Street was finished in 1899. By 1928, part of

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