East Broad Street Commercial Building

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East Broad Street Commercial Building
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East Broad Street Commercial Building
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Location747, 749, 751 E. Broad St., Columbus, Ohio
Coordinates 39°57′51″N82°58′50″W / 39.964263°N 82.980608°W / 39.964263; -82.980608 Coordinates: 39°57′51″N82°58′50″W / 39.964263°N 82.980608°W / 39.964263; -82.980608
Built1930
Architectural style Jacobethan
MPS East Broad Street MRA
NRHP reference No. 86003421 [1]
Added to NRHPDecember 19, 1986

The East Broad Street Commercial Building is a historic building in Columbus, Ohio. It was built in 1930 and listed as part of the E. Broad St. Multiple Resources Area on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. The building has served numerous businesses, including doctor's offices, insurance agencies, and a Kroger store (1930-1946). Chinese restaurants operated out of the building from 1930 to 1995: Golden Lotus from 1930 to 1950 and Jong Mea from 1950 to 1995. [1] [2]

The East Broad Street Commercial Building exemplifies Jacobethan Revival structure. It is primarily constructed of brick on a concrete foundation. The gabled wood is made of slate. [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  2. "National Register of Historic Places Registration Form". National Park Service . Retrieved December 16, 2020.
  3. "East Broad Street Commercial Building - Columbus, OH - U.S. National Register of Historic Places on Waymarking.com". www.waymarking.com. Retrieved 28 August 2021.