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39 E State St
Columbus, OH 43215

(614) 469-0939

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Palace Theatre
Distance: 0.2 mi Competitive Analysis
34 W Broad St
Columbus, OH 43215

(614) 469-1331

The Palace Theatre is a 2,827-seat restored movie palace located at 34 W. Broad Street in Columbus, Ohio. It was designed and built in 1926 by the American architect Thomas W. Lamb as part of the American Insurance Union Citadel (now LeVeque Tower). Today the theater functions as a multi-use performing arts venue. It is owned and operated by The Columbus Association for the Performing Arts. The Palace Theater's "house" is considered separate from LeVeque Tower, while the Marquee and lobby are part of the Leveque complex.HistoryThe Palace Theatre was designed by Thomas W. Lamb in his signature "Adam" style, reminiscent of the 18th century neo-classical work of the Scottish architects James and Robert Adam. Originally named Keith-Albee Theatre, its construction was personally supervised by the vaudeville mogul Edward Albee of the Keith-Albee circuit. It opened in 1926 as the Keith-Albee Palace and featured live vaudeville along with silent feature films, an orchestra and Miss Buckeye, a wonderful Style 260 3/16 Mighty WurliTzer Theatre Pipe Organ. The Organ is now located at Worthington High School as of 1975.The dressing room tower in the backstage area was designed as a small hotel, complete with a “front desk,” where performers picked up their room keys and mail. Kitchen facilities and a children’s playroom were available. The dressing rooms are named after cities on the vaudeville touring routes. The under stage room includes an animal shower and small sanitary stable, along with a ramp built for hoofed animals to help facilitate their transport to and from the stage during the Vaudeville era.

Ohio Statehouse
Distance: 0.1 mi Competitive Analysis
1 Capitol Sq
Columbus, OH 43215

(614) 728-3725

The Ohio Statehouse, located in Columbus, Ohio, is the house of government for the state of Ohio. The Greek Revival building houses the Ohio General Assembly and the ceremonial offices of the governor, lieutenant governor, treasurer, and auditor.HistoryDesign and constructionWhen the state government relocated to the new city of Columbus in 1816, it occupied a modest two-story building on the corner of High and State Streets. This early capitol had chambers for the Ohio House of Representatives and Ohio Senate, but the rapid growth and expansion of government functions resulted in overcrowding. Efforts to relieve the cramped quarters with additional small buildings were ineffective and it soon became apparent that the government would require a larger facility.In 1838, Ohio's government announced a competition to select the design for a new Statehouse. This strategy was not unusual at the time, as important public buildings such as the U.S. Capitol had resulted from similar contests. From about fifty entries, three winners were selected: first prize was awarded to Henry Walter of Cincinnati, the second to Martin Thompson of New York, and the third to painter Thomas Cole, also of New York. However, the organizing commission responsible for choosing the winners was unable to agree on a final design for construction.

Ohio Theatre
Distance: 0.0 mi Competitive Analysis
55 E State St
Columbus, OH 43215

Ohio Star Ball Championships
Distance: 0.7 mi Competitive Analysis
350 N High St
Columbus, OH 43215

(614) 848-7827

Ohayocon
Distance: 0.8 mi Competitive Analysis
350 N High St
Columbus, OH 43215

Ohayocon is a three-day anime convention typically held during January in Columbus, Ohio, at the Hyatt Regency Columbus and the Columbus Convention Center. Ohayocon's name is derived from the similarity between "Ohio", the convention's location, and Ohayou, which means "good morning" in Japanese.ProgrammingThe convention typically offers an anime music contest, an artists' alley, costume contests, a dealers' room, a formal ball, a masquerade, musical events, panel discussions, a rave, table-top games, and video gaming.

COSI Columbus
Distance: 0.4 mi Competitive Analysis
333 W Broad St
Columbus, OH 43215

(614) 228-2674

COSI is a science museum and research center located in Columbus, Ohio in the United States. Originally opened in 1964, COSI was relocated to a 320,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility designed by Japanese architect Arata Isozaki along a bend in the Scioto River in 1999. COSI features more than 300 interactive exhibits throughout themed exhibition areas.As a “center of science and industry”, COSI established embedded partnerships with local organizations. WOSU@COSI maintains a digital media center and offices; OSU maintains a center of research as well as health & medicine laboratories staffed by medical residents; and Columbus Historical Society maintains offices and exhibit space.COSI also operates the largest outreach education program of any science museum in the United States through COSI in the Classroom, 21st Century Lab field trip experiences, international distance education Interactive Video Conferencing programs, and COSI On Wheels traveling outreach program. As well, COSI originated the Camp-In overnight program for Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts in 1972 – a concept that is now commonplace in museums nationwide. Since 1964, COSI has engaged with nearly 30 million unique visitors through on-site and outreach programs.

Supreme Court of Ohio
Distance: 0.2 mi Competitive Analysis
65 S Front St
Columbus, OH 43215

(614) 387-9000

The Supreme Court of Ohio is the highest court in the U.S. state of Ohio, with final authority over interpretations of Ohio law and the Ohio Constitution. The court has seven members, a chief justice and six associate justices, each serving six-year terms. Since 2004, the court has met in the Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center (formerly known as the Ohio Departments Building) on the east bank of the Scioto River in downtown Columbus. Prior to 2004, the court met in the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower and earlier in the Judiciary Annex (now the Senate Building) of the Ohio Statehouse.The Ohio Supreme Court and the rest of the judiciary is established and authorized within Article IV of the Ohio Constitution.JusticesAll the seats on the court are elected at large by the voters of Ohio. Every two years, two of the associate justice seats are up for election. For one of those three elections in a cycle, the chief justice's seat is up for election. In order to run for a seat on the court, a person must be admitted to the Bar in Ohio, and have practiced as a lawyer or served as a judge for at least six years. There is an age limit: One may not run for a seat on any Ohio court if one is more than 70 years of age. This limit often forces the retirement of long-time justices. Justice Francis E. Sweeney, Sr., was barred by this rule from running for re-election in 2004. However, a judge who reaches the age of 70 after being elected is not prevented from completing her or his term in office.

Miranova Place
Distance: 0.5 mi Competitive Analysis
2 Miranova Pl
Columbus, OH 43215

(614) 629-0000

Miranova Place is an office / condominiums complex in Columbus, Ohio, consisting of Miranova Condominiums and Miranova Corporate Tower. They are located at 1 and 2 Miranova Place respectively, just north of the South Innerbelt along the Scioto River. Miranova Corporate Tower is 157 ft (48m) tall and has 12 floors, while Miranova Condominiums is 314 ft (96m) tall and has 26 floors, making it one of the tallest residential buildings in Ohio. The buildings were designed by the architectural firm Arquitectonica and constructed in the modern architectural style.

Station 67
Distance: 0.6 mi Competitive Analysis
379 W Broad St
Columbus, OH 43215

(614) 224-5337

County Courthouse Columbus Ohio
Distance: 0.4 mi Competitive Analysis
375 S. Hight Street
Columbus, OH 43215

Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
Distance: 0.6 mi Competitive Analysis
201 N Wall St
Columbus, OH 43215

(614) 224-0722

Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company & Affiliated Companies is a group of large U.S. insurance and financial services companies based in Columbus, OH. The company also operates regional headquarters in Des Moines, IA; San Antonio, TX; Gainesville, FL; Raleigh, NC; and Westerville, OH.Nationwide Financial Services (NFS), a component of the group, was partially floated on the New York Stock Exchange prior to being repurchased by Nationwide Mutual in 2009. It had owned the majority of NFS common stock since it had gone public in 1997.HistoryBeginnings as Farm Bureau MutualOn December 17, 1925, the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation incorporated the Farm Bureau Mutual Automobile Insurance Company in Columbus, Ohio. At that time, Ohio law required 100 people to pledge to become policyholders. The first agents managed to recruit ten times that number, and on April 12, 1926, Farm Bureau Mutual started business with 1,000 policyholders.The first product of the new company, as its name implied, was automobile insurance. The company wrote policies only to Ohio farmers. In 1928, Farm Bureau Mutual began offering policies to West Virginia farmers, followed by Maryland, Delaware, Vermont, and North Carolina. Farm Bureau Mutual began underwriting residents of small towns in 1931, and residents in larger cities in 1934.

Broad Street United Methodist Church
Distance: 0.7 mi Competitive Analysis
501 E Broad St
Columbus, OH 43215

(614) 221-4571

Broad Street United Methodist Church is a historic Methodist church at 501 E. Broad Street in Columbus, Ohio.It was built in 1885 and added to the National Register in 1980.

Main Street Bridge (Columbus)
Distance: 0.5 mi Competitive Analysis
W Main St
Columbus, OH 43215

The Main Street Bridge in Columbus, Ohio is a 700ft, three-span, inclined arch suspension bridge over the Scioto River. The bridge is the first in North America and the fifth in the world to use an inclined single-rib-tied arch superstructure. The final cost for the bridge was $60.1 million.HistoryThe original Main Street bridge was a multiple-span, art-deco open-spandrel concrete deck arch bridge, built in 1937. After years of degradation due to weather and traffic, the bridge was deemed unfit for use and closed in 2002.Wanting an iconic structure to replace the old bridge, the city of Columbus contracted Dr. Spiro Pollalis, professor of design technology and management at the Harvard University Graduate School of Design to design the bridge. His design, altered slightly for budget reasons, opened for traffic on July 30, 2010.When the former bridge closed, engineers estimated that a replacement would cost approximately $19.5 million. However, by 2004, estimates climbed $29.5 million. When planners received construction bids in 2006, the lowest was $44.1 million. Cost overruns, design changes and inspections added another $10 million to the structure's final cost.DesignArchThe original concept of the Main Street bridge was far more complex and costly than the final design. Initially, the bridge called for a very shallow 10:1 span-to-rise ratio for the main arch, creating significant axial and bending forces. To accommodate the excess forces, the design called for expensive, high-strength concrete and steel to support the bridge. Because of the high cost of materials and construction of such a span, the design of the arch was revised to a 6.6:1 span-to-rise ratio, making the main arch taller and decreasing its length from 480ft to 400ft. This design change was expected to allow for cheaper materials and save over 60000lb of steel while keeping the ten-degree incline that makes the bridge unique.

Main Street Bridge (Columbus)
Distance: 0.5 mi Competitive Analysis
W Main St
Columbus, OH 43215

The Main Street Bridge in Columbus, Ohio is a 700ft, three-span, inclined arch suspension bridge over the Scioto River. The bridge is the first in North America and the fifth in the world to use an inclined single-rib-tied arch superstructure. The final cost for the bridge was $60.1 million.HistoryThe original Main Street bridge was a multiple-span, art-deco open-spandrel concrete deck arch bridge, built in 1937. After years of degradation due to weather and traffic, the bridge was deemed unfit for use and closed in 2002.Wanting an iconic structure to replace the old bridge, the city of Columbus contracted Dr. Spiro Pollalis, professor of design technology and management at the Harvard University Graduate School of Design to design the bridge. His design, altered slightly for budget reasons, opened for traffic on July 30, 2010.When the former bridge closed, engineers estimated that a replacement would cost approximately $19.5 million. However, by 2004, estimates climbed $29.5 million. When planners received construction bids in 2006, the lowest was $44.1 million. Cost overruns, design changes and inspections added another $10 million to the structure's final cost.DesignArchThe original concept of the Main Street bridge was far more complex and costly than the final design. Initially, the bridge called for a very shallow 10:1 span-to-rise ratio for the main arch, creating significant axial and bending forces. To accommodate the excess forces, the design called for expensive, high-strength concrete and steel to support the bridge. Because of the high cost of materials and construction of such a span, the design of the arch was revised to a 6.6:1 span-to-rise ratio, making the main arch taller and decreasing its length from 480ft to 400ft. This design change was expected to allow for cheaper materials and save over 60000lb of steel while keeping the ten-degree incline that makes the bridge unique.

Christmas Corner
Distance: 0.7 mi Competitive Analysis
518 E Broad St
Columbus, OH 43215

In 1931, State Auto’s founder, Bob Pein, began decorating the company’s downtown Columbus, Ohio, headquarters building as a “Christmas gift to the community.” From a rooftop Santa Town with thousands of lights and hundreds of Christmas trees, to the current display which includes a life-sized Nativity scene, State Auto’s Christmas Corner is recognized around the world for its beauty and attention to artistic and historic detail. We keep the tradition of this simple, heartfelt gesture to continue the original intent of our company’s founder: to spread a bit of good cheer to the people of Columbus. We invite you to help us add to the cheerful spirit of this tradition through your participation in the Christmas Corner Facebook community. We respect the holidays and traditions of all faiths and ask that you do the same. Any content that does not show such respect will be removed. “I like Christmas. I’ve got a few dollars now, after a rough time as a kid, and I’m going to make Christmas just swell for me and you and for everybody who wants to come out and look at our decorations.” – Bob Pein, State Auto founder

Franklin County Government Center
Distance: 0.4 mi Competitive Analysis
373 S High St
Columbus, OH 43215

The Franklin County Government Center is a government complex of Franklin County, Ohio in Columbus, Ohio. The tallest building in the complex is the 27-floor, 464ft tall Franklin County Courthouse at 373 South High Street. It is the seventh tallest building in Columbus. This is the third incarnation of the Franklin County Courthouse and hosts the majority of the county government agencies. It was designed by architectural firm DesignGroup, Inc. following the postmodern architectural style.Other major buildings in the complex include the 19-floor Municipal Court at 375 South High Street and the 10-floor Hall of Justice at 369 South High Street, both designed by Prindle & Patrick. The seven-floor new Franklin County Common Pleas Courthouse at 345 South High Street was completed in 2010.The Hall of Justice at 369 South High Street began a two-year renovation in early 2013.Other facilities in the complex include: Dorrian Commons Park Pavilion at 365 S. High Street James A. Karnes Building at 410 S. High Street Franklin County Correctional Center I at 370 S. Front Street Juvenile Detention Center/Parking Garage at 399 S. Front Street 34 East Fulton Street Parking Garage 80 E. Fulton Street Service Building

Huntington Center (Columbus)
Distance: 0.1 mi Competitive Analysis
41 S High St
Columbus, OH 43215

The Huntington Center is a complex in Columbus, Ohio. It contains the Huntington Center, Huntington Plaza, Doubletree Hotel Guest Suites Columbus, and the Huntington Bank Building. The Huntington Center is 512ft (156m) tall, and has 37 floors. It is the 4th tallest building in Columbus, and the tallest constructed in the 1980s. It was completed in 1984. Huntington Plaza is 169ft (52m) tall, has 12 floors, and was completed in 1965. Doubletree Hotel Guest Suites Columbus is 162ft (49m) tall, has 15 floors, and was completed in 1984. The Huntington Bank Building has 13 floors and was completed in 1926.

Holy Cross Church, Rectory and School
Distance: 0.3 mi Competitive Analysis
204 S 5th St
Columbus, OH 43215

Holy Cross Church, Rectory and School is a historic church and home to an active parish in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Columbus. It is located in the Discovery District neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio at 212 S. 5th Street. The “Mother Church of Columbus”, Holy Cross Church is a Gothic Revival church building that was constructed in 1848 making it the oldest Christian church building in Columbus. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.HistoryDuring the early 1800s, the first Catholics in Columbus were visited only occasionally by traveling priests of the Dominican order. When Father Thomas Martin, OP visited Columbus in May 1833, a group of five local landowners (Samuel and Margaret Crosby, Nathaniel and Caroline Medbury, and Phoebe Otis) met with him and proposed to gift property at Fifth and Walnut streets to the Catholic Church provided that a church building be constructed and in use within five years’ time. That building, Saint Remigius Church, was dedicated on April 29, 1838.Measuring at just 55 feet long and 30 feet wide, Saint Remigius Church was planned as a temporary place of worship that would later be turned into a school. The pastors at Saint Remigius also served the Catholics in neighboring cities in addition to the parish’s own primarily German congregation.Father William Schonat became the first resident priest in 1843. By then, the growing Catholic population in Columbus necessitated a larger church building. At Father Schonat’s request, the parish was renamed “Holy Cross”. The present structure was completed in 1848, just as Irish immigrants began to arrive in Columbus to escape the Great Famine. This influx of migrants eventually split off to form Saint Patrick Church, though they continued to share Holy Cross while the new church was being built.

Holy Cross Church, Rectory and School
Distance: 0.3 mi Competitive Analysis
204 S 5th St
Columbus, OH 43215

Holy Cross Church, Rectory and School is a historic church and home to an active parish in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Columbus. It is located in the Discovery District neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio at 212 S. 5th Street. The “Mother Church of Columbus”, Holy Cross Church is a Gothic Revival church building that was constructed in 1848 making it the oldest Christian church building in Columbus. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.HistoryDuring the early 1800s, the first Catholics in Columbus were visited only occasionally by traveling priests of the Dominican order. When Father Thomas Martin, OP visited Columbus in May 1833, a group of five local landowners (Samuel and Margaret Crosby, Nathaniel and Caroline Medbury, and Phoebe Otis) met with him and proposed to gift property at Fifth and Walnut streets to the Catholic Church provided that a church building be constructed and in use within five years’ time. That building, Saint Remigius Church, was dedicated on April 29, 1838.Measuring at just 55 feet long and 30 feet wide, Saint Remigius Church was planned as a temporary place of worship that would later be turned into a school. The pastors at Saint Remigius also served the Catholics in neighboring cities in addition to the parish’s own primarily German congregation.Father William Schonat became the first resident priest in 1843. By then, the growing Catholic population in Columbus necessitated a larger church building. At Father Schonat’s request, the parish was renamed “Holy Cross”. The present structure was completed in 1848, just as Irish immigrants began to arrive in Columbus to escape the Great Famine. This influx of migrants eventually split off to form Saint Patrick Church, though they continued to share Holy Cross while the new church was being built.

The Condominiums at North Bank Park
Distance: 0.7 mi Competitive Analysis
300 W Spring St
Columbus, OH 43215

(614) 222-0995

The Condominiums at North Bank Park is a 267ft tall high rise in Columbus, Ohio. It was constructed from 2006 to 2007 and has 20 floors. The 20th tallest building in Columbus was designed by 360 Architecture and developed by Nationwide Realty Investors.

Landmark Near Ohio Theatre

Ohio Theatre
Distance: 0.0 mi Competitive Analysis
55 E State St
Columbus, OH 43215

Discover Columbus - Ohio Theatre
Distance: 0.0 mi Competitive Analysis
39 E State St
Columbus, OH 43215

(614) 469-0939

Palace for the Average Man When Scottish-born architect, Thomas W. Lamb, designed the Ohio Theatre, he envisioned “a palace for the average man.” The Ohio Theatre opened in 1928—a Loew's movie house that was a 2,779-seat Spanish-Baroque masterpiece—complete with its own orchestra and theatre organ. In addition to the movies, live stage shows touring on the Loews circuit found a home on the Ohio stage. During the heyday of vaudeville, many top performers crossed the Ohio's stage, including Milton Berle, Ray Bolger, Cab Calloway, Buddy Ebsen, Martha Raye, Jean Harlow, Ginger Rogers, Kate Smith, and a young emcee with a violin named Jack Benny. A Woman’s Touch To decorate and furnish the Ohio, Loew's chose Anne Dornan, one of the first women to graduate from the Columbia School of Architecture. Dornan traveled around the world to select art and furnishings, even going on a safari to find appropriate decorations for the "Africa Corner" in the lower lounge of the Ohio. Approximately $1,000,000 was spent on art and furnishings -- more than the cost of the building itself! Save the Ohio! The Ohio Theatre thrived as a movie house until the suburban sprawl of the 1960s drew traffic out of downtown. Like many other grand theatres of the past, the Ohio was headed for demolition. In 1969, the citizens of central Ohio mounted a “Save the Ohio” campaign, raising over 2 million dollars in less than a year in an unprecedented effort. The newly formed Columbus Association for the Performing Arts (CAPA) subsequently purchased and renovated the Ohio Theatre, creating a home for Columbus' performing arts institutions that is the busiest performing arts facility in Ohio. Ohio’s Theatre Today, the Ohio Theatre is home to The Columbus Symphony Orchestra, BalletMet, and The Broadway Series, as well as more than 100 CAPA events each year, including music from all genres and corners of the world, dance, theater, comedy, children's entertainment, and the time-honored Summer Movie Series. The Ohio Theatre's lush interior, excellent acoustics, and state-of-the-art stage facilities have made it a favorite of performers and patrons alike, and recent renovations to the backstage and dressing rooms guarantee that the Ohio Theatre will continue its grand tradition as the “Official Theatre for the State of Ohio.”

Discover Columbus - Huntington Bank Building
Distance: 0.2 mi Competitive Analysis
17 S High St
Columbus, OH 43215

88 East Broad Street - Key Bank Building
Distance: 0.2 mi Competitive Analysis
88 E Broad St
Columbus, OH 43215

(614) 840-0700

88 East Broad Street is a Class A, 250,000 SF Office Building located at the North West Corner of Broad and Third Streets., with great views of State Capital. The building is known for being the home of Key Bank, Ulmer and Byrne, Strategic Public Partners, and many other Lobbyists, Attorneies, and Energy Companies 88 East Broad is the only Office Building downtown to offer covered Valet Parking.

Columbus Center (Ohio)
Distance: 0.2 mi Competitive Analysis
181 E Broad St
Columbus, OH 43215-3706

(614) 469-0066

Columbus Center is a 357 ft tall skyscraper located at 100 East Broad Street in Columbus, Ohio. It was completed in 1964 and has 25 floors. It is the 12th tallest building in Columbus and was the tallest constructed in the 1960s. The building served as the headquarters of Bank One prior to its merger with First Chicago NBD, and was known as the Bank One Tower. The building was designed by the architectural firm Harrison & Abramovitz and it follows the international architectural style. The Columbus Center also employs a curtain wall facade system.

This is More Than a Copier Room, People
Distance: 0.3 mi Competitive Analysis
180 East Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43215

The Atlas Building
Distance: 0.4 mi Competitive Analysis
8 E Long St
Columbus, OH 43215

(614) 840-0700

County Courthouse Columbus Ohio
Distance: 0.4 mi Competitive Analysis
375 S. Hight Street
Columbus, OH 43215

Franklin County Government Center
Distance: 0.4 mi Competitive Analysis
373 S High St
Columbus, OH 43215

The Franklin County Government Center is a government complex of Franklin County, Ohio in Columbus, Ohio. The tallest building in the complex is the 27-floor, 464ft tall Franklin County Courthouse at 373 South High Street. It is the seventh tallest building in Columbus. This is the third incarnation of the Franklin County Courthouse and hosts the majority of the county government agencies. It was designed by architectural firm DesignGroup, Inc. following the postmodern architectural style.Other major buildings in the complex include the 19-floor Municipal Court at 375 South High Street and the 10-floor Hall of Justice at 369 South High Street, both designed by Prindle & Patrick. The seven-floor new Franklin County Common Pleas Courthouse at 345 South High Street was completed in 2010.The Hall of Justice at 369 South High Street began a two-year renovation in early 2013.Other facilities in the complex include: Dorrian Commons Park Pavilion at 365 S. High Street James A. Karnes Building at 410 S. High Street Franklin County Correctional Center I at 370 S. Front Street Juvenile Detention Center/Parking Garage at 399 S. Front Street 34 East Fulton Street Parking Garage 80 E. Fulton Street Service Building

Ohio Institution for the Education of the Deaf and Dumb
Distance: 0.5 mi Competitive Analysis
408 E Town St
Columbus, OH 43215

The Ohio Institution for the Education of the Deaf and Dumb is a building located at 408 East Town Street in Columbus, Ohio. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was designed by Richards, McCarty & Bulford.

Broad Street United Methodist Church
Distance: 0.7 mi Competitive Analysis
501 E Broad St
Columbus, OH 43215

(614) 221-4571

Broad Street United Methodist Church is a historic Methodist church at 501 E. Broad Street in Columbus, Ohio.It was built in 1885 and added to the National Register in 1980.

Ohio Star Ball Championships
Distance: 0.7 mi Competitive Analysis
350 N High St
Columbus, OH 43215

(614) 848-7827

Christmas Corner
Distance: 0.7 mi Competitive Analysis
518 E Broad St
Columbus, OH 43215

In 1931, State Auto’s founder, Bob Pein, began decorating the company’s downtown Columbus, Ohio, headquarters building as a “Christmas gift to the community.” From a rooftop Santa Town with thousands of lights and hundreds of Christmas trees, to the current display which includes a life-sized Nativity scene, State Auto’s Christmas Corner is recognized around the world for its beauty and attention to artistic and historic detail. We keep the tradition of this simple, heartfelt gesture to continue the original intent of our company’s founder: to spread a bit of good cheer to the people of Columbus. We invite you to help us add to the cheerful spirit of this tradition through your participation in the Christmas Corner Facebook community. We respect the holidays and traditions of all faiths and ask that you do the same. Any content that does not show such respect will be removed. “I like Christmas. I’ve got a few dollars now, after a rough time as a kid, and I’m going to make Christmas just swell for me and you and for everybody who wants to come out and look at our decorations.” – Bob Pein, State Auto founder

Scioto Audubon Metro Park
Distance: 1.1 mi Competitive Analysis
400 W. Whittier St.
Columbus, OH 43215

(614) 202-5197

Set amid a once industrial landscape, Scioto Audubon has been transformed from a blighted brownfield into a green oasis where wildlife and birds thrive and flourish. The 120-acre park is a recreational and educational destination for visitors of all ages. Located along the banks of the Scioto River just south of downtown Columbus, the park resulted from a partnership between Columbus, Ohio Audubon and Columbus Metro Parks to bring nature to the Capital City.

Goodale Park
Distance: 1.1 mi Competitive Analysis
120 W Goodale St
Columbus, OH 43215

(614) 645-3300

Goodale Park is a public park in the Victorian Village area of Columbus, Ohio. It was donated to the city in 1851 by Lincoln Goodale. For a few months during the Civil War, it was a staging area for Union troops known as Camp Jackson. ComFest, a large, free, non-corporate, music and arts annual festival, is held in the park in June.Located immediately north of downtown Columbus, the park is bordered by Goodale Street on the South, Park Street on the East, Buttles Avenue on the North, and Dennison Avenue on the West.Camp Jackson During Civil WarFrom April to June 1861, the park was used as a staging area for new recruits for the Union Army. The camp started in April when Governor William Dennison, at the urging of President Lincoln, called on Ohio communities to revive their militias and send them to Columbus.A high picket fence is erected around the camp, and the curious public mills around all day. Few visitors are allowed in. There are reports that the troops eat very well while in the camp.The Governor’s Guards, a corps of soldiers stationed at the camp, marched through Columbus on a Saturday morning to urge the local people to show their patriotism and enlist in the cause. A Captain Morrow was so successful that his company grew so large with new recruits that he had to start a second company of troops and that one was nearly full. "Any young man interested in enlisting in this company, “B” of the 3rd Regiment, is told to call at Camp Jackson at an early hour."

Schiller Park, Columbus, Ohio
Distance: 1.3 mi Competitive Analysis
1000 City Park Ave
Columbus, OH 43206

Schiller Park is a 23.45acre municipal park located in German Village, a historic neighborhood in Columbus, Ohio. The park is bounded by Reinhard Avenue to the north, Jaeger Street to the east, East Deshler Avenue to the south, and City Park Avenue to the west.During the nineteenth century, the land was originally owned by Frances Stewart and was known as "Stewart's Grove." It had been the area's center for festivals and neighborhood activities since the 1800s, including the Independence Day celebration of 1830 and Ohio State Fairs of 1864 and 1865. By 1866, David W. Deshler, his son William G. Deshler, and Allen G. Thurman purchased the property with the aim of having it permanently serve the public. Shortly afterwards, the City of Columbus purchased the park in April 1867 for $15,000 from the Deshlers and Thurman. Upon purchase, the park was renamed "The City Park" and is ranked as the second oldest park in the city following Goodale Park.Between the middle and end of the nineteenth century, the area surrounding "City Park" became increasingly populated by German immigrants. On July 4, 1891 during a Fourth of July celebration, a statue of Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller (1759–1805) was dedicated to the park by the German-born residents. Friedrich von Schiller was a famous German poet, philosopher, historian, and playwright. The statue in German Village is a second casting of the original statue in Munich, Germany. The original statue was designed and executed by Max von Widnmann and unveiled in Munich on May 9, 1863, an anniversary of Friedrich von Schiller's death. The Columbus City Council passed Ordinance No. 22,233 on April 3, 1905 to rename "The City Park" to "Schiller Park" as a namesake.

Green Lawn Abbey
Distance: 1.6 mi Competitive Analysis
700 Greenlawn Ave
Columbus, OH 43223

(614) 602-2239