Friendship House demolition could lead to ordinance changes
Wednesday’s demolition of a historic property in downtown Columbus has left some preservationists and supporters asking what can be done in the future to prevent similar cases.
Church demolishes Friendship House
The pale green Victorian house, which has stood at the center of downtown controversy for months, now lies in a heap of rubble — demolished by its owners, soon to be forgotten by the world.
If no buyer steps forward, Friendship House could soon see demolition
Seventh Street teemed with activity Sunday morning as churchgoers filled surrounding parking lots for Easter services at First Baptist Church downtown. Amidst the bustle, Friendship House stood quietly nearby — silent sentry to a changing era as small neighborhood churches give way to mega worship centers in outlying areas.
Community rallies to save Friendship House
Every day, Burnette Avakian drives past the pale green Victorian on Seventh Street North and stares at its vacant windows, longing to see light. It’s out of her way, this side trip, but she is drawn to the “ugly duckling” known as Friendship House.
A Columbus ‘Victorian gem,’ slated for demolition
For the past several years, the pale green Victorian home on Seventh Street North has deteriorated. Its owners (and neighbors), the congregation at First Baptist Church, have outlived using it as a senior activity center. And the church has a permit to demolish the historic home.