The last remaining historic market house building in Columbus and Central Ohio, built 136 years ago and continuously used by the community for over 127 years. Now home to the Westside Boys & Girls Club, this rare civic structure reflects Franklinton’s working-class history and tradition of public service.

Despite limited documentation, it holds deep community attachment and embodies a living history in a neighborhood rapidly transforming through redevelopment. Its potential loss—like the nearby demolished Charles Seefried Building—would erase a tangible piece of the city’s past. Preserving it means protecting one of Columbus’s few remaining connections to its 19th-century civic life.

The building at 1243 E Broad St. in Columbus, Ohio, is historically significant as the long-time home of Founder’s Women’s Health Center, Ohio’s oldest women’s health clinic. The clinic provided vital reproductive health services, including abortion, for nearly five decades.

Throughout its history, Founder’s faced challenges, including an April 14, 1991, bombing attempt, which it survived due to its plastic-covered windows. The clinic remained an essential resource for women in Ohio until its closure during the COVID-19 pandemic on May 22, 2020. Today, the building at 1243 E Broad St. serves as a symbol of the ongoing fight for reproductive rights, leaving a lasting legacy in the state’s healthcare history.

The Schaaf Building, originally constructed in 1905 as the David C. Meehan Fireproof Building, is a landmark early commercial structure in downtown Columbus. Designed by the notable local firm Richards, McCarty & Bulford, the building exemplified fireproof construction techniques of the era with its steel frame, iron clay brick walls, and ornate terracotta façade. Its location on North High Street placed it at the heart of the city’s commercial corridor during a period of rapid economic growth and architectural transformation.

In 1964, the building was purchased by a group led by Frederick D. Schaaf and underwent a significant modernization, including a new façade and conversion into office space—marking a shift in downtown use patterns during the mid-20th century. Despite changes, the building continues to reflect Columbus’s evolving architectural styles and urban development over more than a century. It stands today as a tangible reminder of the city’s commercial legacy and the adaptive reuse of historic structures.

The TAT Original Hangar, constructed in 1929, is a nationally significant landmark in American aviation history. Designed in part by Charles Lindbergh, the hangar was integral to the operations of Transcontinental Air Transport (TAT)—often called “The Lindbergh Line”—which later became TWA. This facility housed and maintained Ford-built Trimotor aircraft, which were central to the nation’s first coast-to-coast air-rail service. Passengers would travel by train to Columbus, then transfer to flights departing from this hangar, marking a significant advancement in reducing cross-country travel time to just 48 hours.

As one of the few surviving structures from the dawn of commercial aviation, the TAT Hangar stands as a testament to early 20th-century innovation and the collaborative efforts of aviation pioneers. Its preservation offers a unique opportunity to honor and educate future generations about the origins of commercial flight in the United States.

Originally built in 1910 as Hague Avenue Elementary, West Broad Elementary School is significant for its role in the development of public education on Columbus’s West Side. Designed by noted architect David Riebel, the building is a strong example of Georgian Revival school architecture, featuring a symmetrical brick façade, multi-pane windows, and a central three-arched entrance portico elevated by staircases. A 1926 addition maintained the original architectural style.

In December 2024, the Columbus City Schools Board of Education voted to close West Broad Elementary School as part of a broader plan to consolidate district facilities. However, the board approved an amendment requiring a concrete plan for a new school to be in place before West Broad can be demolished. This condition aligns with prior facilities master plans and reflects ongoing discussions about the future of public education infrastructure in the area.