Indianola Forest Historic District

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Indianola Forest Historic District
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Contributing house, 1961
Indianola Forest Historic District
Interactive map highlighting the district among other historic sites
LocationPearl St., north side of E. Lane Ave., Summit St., Indianola and E. Frambes Aves., Columbus, Ohio
DesignatedJanuary 29, 1987
Reference no.CR-43

Indianola Forest Historic District is a historic district in the University District of Columbus, Ohio. The district lies east of the Ohio State University. [1] Architectural styles of the houses in the district include Craftsman, Tudor Revival, and Dutch Colonial Revival. [2]

The district was developed at the turn of the 20th century, with most land laid out between 1873 and 1908, and most structures constructed by 1913. The district was a streetcar suburb of Columbus, mostly with single-family houses, most of which have since been converted to contain multiple units. The historic district was established through listing on the Columbus Register of Historic Properties in 1987. [2]

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References

  1. Foster, Emily (2014-11-04). The Ohio State University District: A Neighborhood History. Arcadia Publishing. ISBN   978-1-62585-032-4.
  2. 1 2 https://www.columbus.gov/WorkArea/DownloadAsset.aspx?id=75849 [ bare URL PDF ]