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Cyprian across from the four-story brick St. The Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament staffed the school. Very few Blacks were Catholic in , but by the s membership had grown to In , St. Cyprian merged with St. Cyprian buildings pose an important opportunity to document and address issues of segregation, prejudice, racism, justice and faith. Owner: Shriners Hospitals, Bedel Family Trust Why endangered: business change; sign does not meet current zoning code. Love it or hate it, this Clintonville landmark retains its mid-century style and integrity, and adds visual interest to this busy corner.

Many North Enders are advocating for its preservation, either modified to serve the new business or as-is in another Clintonville location.

The sign is nostalgic for many, and public art for all, adding character and vibrancy to the streetscape. Third Ave. Owner : Capitol Square Ltd. Why endangered: vacant; pending redevelopment. The monument-style building featured a spacious lobby with seven teller windows; a cherry-paneled boardroom; colorful murals in the loan-closing room; and a large walk-in safe.

Following decades of mergers and acquisitions, the building was sold to Capitol Square LTD in and awaits redevelopment. Pythian Temple, Mt. Vernon Ave. Owner: York Masons Building Assoc. Why endangered: for sale, potential Opportunity Zone redevelopment. The Pythian was the hub of a thriving African American community until the late s. Recchie Design Award for the renovation.

The York Masons retain ownership of the Pythian. The King Arts Complex made a financial decision to exit their lease of the Pythian in , but retain offices in the Garfield Building and a vibrant presence in the community. Why endangered: local chapter closed; subleased. Indianola was a Swiss style home and a documented Underground Railroad site with a tunnel leading to the Olentangy River. Kappa Sigma purchased the home in Originally designed with 31 rooms to accommodate 30 men, today there is a large addition at the rear to house many more.

The house is currently sub-leased. Central Ave. Owner: Woda Cooper Companies, Inc. Why endangered: pending redevelopment. This beautiful Neo-Classical Revival style building was designed by David Riebel, the first architect of Columbus schools. Constructed in and opened in , it was replaced 20 years later by West High at S. Powell Avenue. This building then became Starling Middle School. In , a gymnasium designed by Howard Dwight Smith, architect of the Ohio Stadium, was added in a similar tan common bond brick, but in a contrasting, asymmetrical cubist form.

Miller who wanted safe, affordable childcare for working women — an idea that was way ahead of its time. Can you believe the year is coming to a close? Help us raise awareness about our work by sharing your support on social media and using the hashtags GivingTuesday and ColumbusLandmarks to get your friends and family involved!

Stay tuned and get ready for the global day of giving, Nov. But why wait? MORE ». The reason? To create additional parking on the expansive Columbus Public Health campus which has a large parking deck, long driveways, and acres of open space.

Please help advocate for a productive reuse of this significant landmark and a better solution to a parking problem. Help Make Preservation a Priority! Recchie Design Award James B. And the James B.