Library: Architecture: Local Architecture

American Institute of Architects (AIA) Columbus

The AIA works to be the voice of the architectural profession, and to build valuable and sustainable cityscapes. The Columbus chapter serves a 32-county area including Columbus, Mansfield, Lancaster, and Marietta.

The AIA Guide to Columbus by Jeffrey T. Darbee; Nancy A. Recchie
Call Number: Ref 720.977157 D213a
Publication Date: 2008
COLUMBUS, SECOND FLOOR
Includes 160 buildings and building groups in the Columbus metropolitan area. Produced by the Columbus Architecture Foundation. Includes neighborhoods such as Mount Vernon, Capitol Square, Franklinton, German Village, and more.

Historical Architecture

Columbus Engine House No. 16 is now the Central Ohio Fire Museum.

Image Collection: Columbus Metropolitan Library
Historic photos of Columbus buildings and more.
Ohio Memory
Try the Advanced Search (near top right corner) to search for architecture as a subject. This is a digital library project from the Ohio Historical Society and the State Library of Ohio.
Photohio.org
Almost 30,000 photographs of Ohio people, places, and events from the Central Library Consortium.

Columbus Neighborhoods

Columbus Neighborhoods: A Guide to the Landmarks of Franklinton, German Village, King-Lincoln, Olde Town East, Short North & the University District by Tom Betti; Doreen Uhas Sauer; Ed Lentz
Call Number: eBook
Publication Date: 2013
"Discover the stories behind historic Columbus neighborhoods and their engaging landmarks. The community centers that locals call home aren't just points of interest but places that have shaped history beyond their communities and even Ohio."

More Local Resources

The Center for Architecture & Design
A non-profit organization that promotes the value of architecture and design to the public through education and outreach.
Digital Library, Knowlton School of Architecture (OSU)
A collection about architecture, landscape architecture, and city and regional planning.
Knowlton Lecture Series
View recorded guest lectures from OSU's Knowlton School of Architecture.
Ohio Treasurer's State Property Database
Interactive map of all the property under the state of Ohio custody/control.

Architecture: Local Architecture

American Institute of Architects (AIA) Columbus

Historical Architecture

Columbus Neighborhoods

More Local Resources

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