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    The List: 9 Most Endangered Buildings of 2020

    Columbus Landmarks has released its annual Most Endangered Buildings list, highlighting nine buildings that are at risk of being demolished, redeveloped, or simply left to sit vacant and deteriorate.

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    This year’s list features buildings from many different eras and neighborhoods, encompassing a range of different architectural styles. Urban neighborhoods like Franklinton and Linden are represented, as are suburban areas like Northwest Columbus and the Far East side.

    The oldest building on the list was built in the 1880s, while the youngest dates to 1970.

    Here’s the full list, with addresses and owners:

    Former Lazarus Kingsdale

    Year Built: 1970
    Address: 3180 Kingsdale Center, Upper Arlington, OH 43221
    Original Building Use: Department Store
    Owner: The Kroger Company

    Photo by Richard W. Burry.

    St. Therese’s Retreat Center

    Year Built: 1931
    Address: 5277 E. Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43213
    Owner: Catholic Diocese of Columbus

    Photo by Richard W. Burry.

    South Side Learning and Development Center

    Year Built: 1926
    Address: 253 Reeb Avenue, Columbus, OH 43207
    Original Building Use: Day Nursery
    Owner: City of Columbus 

    Photo by Richard W. Burry.

    Nagy Brothers Shoe Repair

    Year Built: 1948
    Address: 1725 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, OH 43207
    Original Building Use: Service Station, Bakery
    Owner: Joseph A. Nagy, Trustee

    Photo by Richard W. Burry.

    Historic Sheep Farmhouse

    Year Built: c1880s
    Address: 2425 W. Case Rd., Columbus, OH 
    Original Building Use: Residence
    Owner: City of Columbus

    Church of Christ of Apostolic Faith

    Year Built: 1965
    Address: 1200 Brentnell Ave., Columbus, OH 43219
    Owner: Church of Christ of Apostolic Faith

    Photo by Richard W. Burry.

    Cleve Theatre

    Year Built: 1938
    Address: 1750 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH  43211
    Owner: Joshuas Integrity LLC

    Photo by Richard W. Burry.

    Holy Family School

    Year Built: 1913
    Address: 57 S. Grubb St., Columbus, OH 43215
    Owner: Catholic Diocese of Columbus
    Original Use: School

    Photo by Richard W. Burry.

    C&O Roundhouse

    Year Built: 1927
    Address: 2600 Parsons Ave.
    Owner: CSX Transportation

    Photo by Richard W. Burry.

    For more information on each of the buildings, see columbuslandmarks.org.

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    Brent Warren
    Brent Warrenhttps://columbusunderground.com/author/brent-warren
    Brent Warren is a staff reporter for Columbus Underground covering urban development, transportation, city planning, neighborhoods, and other related topics. He grew up in Grandview Heights, lives in the University District and studied City and Regional Planning at OSU.
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