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25
Oct

Federal Historic Tax Credit Survives

The 20 percent federal historic tax credit (HTC) has survived the most significant rewrite of the tax code in more than 30 years. Congress has confirmed once again that incentivizing the rehabilitation of our historic buildings makes good economic sense.  Thank you to everyone who lobbied for legislative support of historic preservation. The final bill keeps

31
Jul

Idea Competition For Endangered Buildings

Columbus Landmarks publishes an annual list of Most Endangered Buildings to build awareness of our city’s architectural heritage at risk of demolition, destruction or irreparable damage. What’s next for threatened buildings? We believe that your creative ideas for adaptive reuse may be a catalyst for redevelopment. The Idea Competition seeks your creativity – unleash it

16
May

2017 Preservation Award Winners

Meet the PEOPLE who are making preservation a priority in Columbus! Congratulations to all the 2017 Preservation Award Winners recognized at our May Annual Meeting: »VIEW 2017 PRESERVATION AWARD WINNERS James L. Keyes President’s Award Jim Foley, Cristo Rey Columbus High School Henry L. Hunker Urban Legacy Award Trinity Episcopal Church Dixie Sayre Miller Patron

11
May

2017 Most Endangered Buildings

Columbus Landmarks announced its fourth annual Most Endangered Buildings List featuring 10 historic structures in peril. VIEW 2017 Most Endangered Buildings List » BUS TOUR 8/13 Most Endangered Buildings » The purpose of the list is to create awareness of our city’s architectural heritage at risk of demolition, destruction or irreparable damage. These historic buildings

20
Mar

Old Window Workshop April 8

Join us for a hands-on window workshop on Saturday, April 8 from 9am to noon and learn why repairing & restoring your old wood windows has advantages over replacement. You will learn window anatomy and energy saving strategies, and get hands-on repair and restoration experience from window expert Mark Blowers of Excalibur Restoration at an

01
Mar

East Long Street Buildings Threatened

**3.20.17 Update: Demolition of the corner building at 790 E. Long St. is underway. Do you see what we see? Pictured is the c1927 Adelphi Building, located at 818 E. Long Street, which later became the Williams & McNabb Mortuary. Take a close look at the historic image and then study the current image to

10
Nov

Help For Older Homes

Our new Home Preservation Program is actively engaged in Columbus neighborhoods, meeting with community groups and homeowners, and working with our first applicants to the program. The program provides free consultation and technical expertise to homeowners on a variety of repair, renovation and maintenance projects that also respect the architectural character of older homes in

09
Oct

Billy Ireland Cartoon Depicting Southern Theatre

ProMusica Chamber Orchestra opens its 38th Season October 9 in the historic Great Southern Theatre. The Southern is celebrating its 120th Anniversary this year. Columbus almost lost this elegant and intimate “jewel box” theater, vacant from 1979 until 1996 — when private and public supporters cooperated toward an extensive 14-month, $10-million renovation, resulting in its

06
Oct

And The Winner Is …

Congratulations to the Columbus Museum of Art, winner of the 2016 James B. Recchie Design Award! The Award recognized the Margaret M. Walter Wing Addition (2015), designed by DesignGroup, the Beaton Hall and 1931 Museum Building Renovation (2009, 2011), designed by Schooley Caldwell, and the landscaped areas and creative spaces surrounding the museum, designed by