Help Make Preservation a Priority!

Donate

MOST ENDANGERED
Programs & Tours
Home Preservation
JOIN & SUPPORT
About

James B. Recchie Design Award | Columbus Landmarks

Home
James B. Recchie Design Award

Section content is empty, please edit section to add content

TWEETS

Tweets by @ColsLandmarks

INSTAGRAM

columbuslandmarks

"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywh

"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny." - Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Our city's newest public art, “Our Single Garment of Destiny,” was dedicated today in the Washington Gladden Social Justice Park at First Congregational Church downtown. Julian and Adriana Voss-Andreae designed this sculpture to inspire us to shift our perspective, recognize our interconnectivity, and take action to fulfill Dr. King's dream to make real the promises of democracy.

The Ohio Statehouse is a National Historic Landmar

The Ohio Statehouse is a National Historic Landmark and a masterpiece of 19th-century Greek Revival architecture. Symbolic of our democratic form of government, the People's House embodies the national pride of America's young republic and the birth of its independent culture. The Ohio Statehouse is one of the oldest statehouses in continuous use in the United States. Built between 1839 and 1861 of limestone quarried on the west banks of the Scioto River, this landmark's beauty lies in its simplicity and strength of form.

We hope for calm in the coming days at the Statehouse and in our downtown neighborhood.

We’re accepting submissions for the 2021 Ed Lent

We’re accepting submissions for the 2021 Ed Lentz Prize and for your chance to win $500!

Columbus Landmarks is providing a platform for those whose creative talents and passion for the past, present and future shape our city. The Ed Lentz Prize gives us the opportunity to celebrate individuals who share in our passion for historic preservation.

If you, or someone you know, have a deep love for the history, architecture and/or importance of historic preservation in Columbus and central Ohio, we invite you to submit your project by Jan. 15.

Learn full details and download the official application at ColumbusLandmarks.org/ed-lentz-prize. #ColumbusLandmarks #EdLentzPrize #HistoricRestoration

Photo by ThisWeek Community News

Cheers to the Caretakers! We raise a toast to the

Cheers to the Caretakers!
We raise a toast to the New Year and to those who care for our city's architectural heritage, like the current owners of Florence Kenyon Hayden Rector's home in Olde Towne East. Our historic neighborhoods not only connect us to the past, they add vibrancy and identity to our city today and create a legacy for the future. We know what it takes to care for these places ... and we salute all who make preservation a priority! On this final day of the year, we ask for your support. Please go to ColumbusLandmarks.org and donate or join us! #ColumbusLandmarks #FlorenceKenyonHaydenRector

Don’t drag your feet – Jan. 15 will be here be

Don’t drag your feet – Jan. 15 will be here before you know it! Enter your project or presentation on the importance of historic preservation in Central Ohio & you could win the 2021 Ed Lentz Prize of $500. Go to ColumbusLandmarks.org to enter. #ColumbusLandmarks #ColumbusLandmarksFoundation #HistoricPreservation #CentralOhioPreservation #EdLentzPrize #EdLentz

Here’s to making the season bright! We’re thr

Here’s to making the season bright!
We’re thrilled to have been a player on this team, and excited about the future! Together we saved this landmark from demolition – the Marble Cliff Mansion. This 1908 Tudor Revival style mansion was protected thanks to our intervention and the diligence of the development team. Cheers to all!
Please support our work and help us proactively save more historic sites like this by giving generously at ColumbusLandmarks.org.
#ColumbusLandmarks #HistoricPreservation #MarbleCliffMansion

What does historic preservation mean to you? Could

What does historic preservation mean to you? Could you tell us a story about your neighborhood and the historical significance it holds? Have you volunteered your time to refurbish a building and have it documented? Here’s a snapshot of a few examples of last year’s Ed Lentz Prize submissions. If you have chronicled your story, go to columbuslandmarks.org/ed-lentz-prize/ and share it with us and you may win the $500 prize. #ColumbusLandmarks #ColumbusLandmarksFoundation #HistoricPreservation #CentralOhioPreservation #EdLentzPrize #EdLentz

Many Columbus neighborhoods are experiencing the i

Many Columbus neighborhoods are experiencing the installation of 5G cell towers, and some are being placed in front of residences with no notice to homeowners. This technology is driven by the demand for improved wireless connection, but these 40’ towers can have a negative impact, particularly on historic neighborhoods.

By law, communications companies can place 5G cell towers in any right-of-way without the need for zoning approvals. There is one exception: cell towers in historic districts and properties. As a consultant to the State Historic Preservation Office, Columbus Landmarks can make recommendations to help mitigate negative impacts regarding the location of the tower.

Since 1977, it has been our mission to advocate and protect historic neighborhoods, and the concern with cell towers is no exception. Preservation Director Susan Keeny has been tracking the construction of over 25 towers and is currently working with neighborhoods on pending installations.

If you are experiencing this issue in your neighborhood or have questions, feel free to reach out to us. We can’t stop 5G towers from coming, but we may help find better alternatives for placement.

Please support our work with a donation or become a Columbus Landmarks member and get involved! Go to columbuslandmarks.org/donate/
#ColumbusLandmarks #ColumbusLandmarksFoundation #5GCellTower #5GCellTowerAvocacy

Celebrating design excellence and the return of th

Celebrating design excellence and the return of the James B. Recchie Design Award in 2021! Check out our 30 winners from the past. Remember to keep your eyes peeled for other examples of exceptional design and get ready to nominate next year. As stewards of historic preservation, we want to inspire advocacy and safeguard our community’s landmarks. But we can’t do it without you! Go to #ColumbusLandmarks.org and please give generously. #ColumbusLandmarks #DesignExcellence #HistoricPreservation

You could win $500 just by submitting your project

You could win $500 just by submitting your project or presentation to the 2021 Ed Lentz Prize. If you’re passionate about Central Ohio & saving our historic landmarks, this contest is for you! Don’t wait - we want to see what you’ve been working on. Go to ColumbusLandmarks.org to enter. #ColumbusLandmarks #ColumbusLandmarksFoundation #HistoricPreservation #CentralOhioPreservation #EdLentzPrize #EdLentz

Janee Perkins bought her house in 2016 and could n

Janee Perkins bought her house in 2016 and could never open her windows until #ColumbusLandmarks and our #WindowWarriors stepped in to help during a 3-day, hands-on workshop. Ten Columbus residents, guided by preservation expert Jim Turner, completely renovate her historic double-hung, wooden sash windows. When asked what she thought of the workshop, Janee commented, “I love it! Anytime Columbus Landmarks has a preservation program, you’re always welcome to use my house!” By the end of the workshop, our Window Warriors (including Janee) were confident in their ability to preserve wood windows in historic homes. And, each Warrior walked away with strong vocational skills for potential new careers and a toolkit to get them started. Please support our Home Preservation Program and future preservation education initiatives like this by making a one-time donation or better yet, consider a recurring Annual Fund gift at ColumbusLandmarks.org. Thank you for helping to save Columbus neighborhoods, one house at a time! #historicwindows #woodwindows #windowworkshop #windowrepair

Thank you for your support and generous donations

Thank you for your support and generous donations on #GivingTuesday!
If you didn’t have the opportunity to give to Columbus Landmarks, there’s still time!
We would be honored and grateful for any amount you can give to help us save our city’s irreplaceable historic structures and neighborhoods. #givingtuesday #columbuslandmarks #stopthedemolition #savecolumbusarchitecture #savecolumbusneighborhoods

#GivingTuesday is here! Please help protect our ci

#GivingTuesday is here!
Please help protect our city’s irreplaceable historic buildings & neighborhoods by donating to Columbus Landmarks. Your generosity today creates a lasting legacy for future generations. #givingtuesday #columbuslandmarks #stopthedemolition #savecolumbusarchiture #savecolumbusneighborhoods

Hey creatives! Has quarantine got you down? Just t

Hey creatives! Has quarantine got you down? Just think – you could change all that by entering the 2021 Ed Lentz Prize to win $500 for the best project/presentation detailing the value of preserving historic properties and neighborhoods in Central Ohio. Enter now at ColumbusLandmarks.org. #ColumbusLandmarks #ColumbusLandmarksFoundation #HistoricPreservation #CentralOhioPreservation #EdLentzPrize #EdLentz

Send us your project or presentation for your chan

Send us your project or presentation for your chance to win the $500 Ed Lentz Prize that goes to the best submission detailing the importance of preserving Central Ohio’s history & architecture. Go to ColumbusLandmarks.org to apply & see who won last year! #ColumbusLandmarks #ColumbusLandmarksFoundation #HistoricPreservation #CentralOhioPreservation #EdLentzPrize #EdLentz

Window Warriors Workshop Day 2

Window Warriors Workshop Day 2

Window Warrior Workshop Day 1

Window Warrior Workshop Day 1

Our Window Warriors Workshop was a success! Big th

Our Window Warriors Workshop was a success! Big thanks to window restoration expert Jim Turner who taught the team throughout the weekend – they did a great job! Shout out to Rusty Bucket of Bexley for lunch – everyone LOVED the clubs! #windowwarriors #historicwindows #woodwindows #windowworkshop #windowrepair #JimTurner #RustyBucket

What a perfect fall day for repairing and preservi

What a perfect fall day for repairing and preserving historic windows! Our Window Warriors are diving right in and will be experts in no time! Thank you #Historic Preservation Education Foundation for your generous support and thank you #Jim Turner for your historic window restoration expertise. #windowwarriors #historicwindows #woodwindows #windowworkshop #windowrepair

Only 1 spot left! If you want to change your caree

Only 1 spot left!
If you want to change your career or learn new skills as a window restoration contractor, register now at ColumbusLandmarks.org for the Window Warriors 3-day workshop, Nov. 6-8. #windowwarriors #historicwindows #woodwindows #windowworkshop #windowrepair

Load More... Follow on Instagram

Contact Us

Columbus Landmarks
57 Jefferson Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Tel: 614-221-0227
Email: info@columbuslandmarks.org

Sign Up for Our Enews Today!

Copyrights © 2020 All Rights Reserved. Columbus Landmarks

Join Us Now!