There Are 3 Must-See Historic Landmarks In The Charming Town Of Columbus, Indiana
By Carolyn Harmon|Published June 07, 2022
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If you are in the mood to feast your eyes on some stimulating, designed historic landmarks, there are three must-see historic landmarks in Columbus, Indiana, that are awaiting your attention. It is the architecture in Columbus that made this city famous, and there are so many amazing points of interest in town! Find out why this interesting place earned the national rank of “6” for innovation and design by the American Institute of Architects. Come visit and enjoy these structures and works of modern art, by such respected artists as I.M. Pei, Robert A.M. Stern, Eero Saarinen, and Henry Moore.
This unbelievable piece of art is located inside the Columbus Area Visitors Center.
Columbus Visitors Center, 506 5th St, Columbus, IN 47201, USA
Containing 900 hand-blown elements in shades of vibrant yellow, the 9-foot-tall chandelier is 6-feet at its widest span, weighing 1,200 pounds. And yes — it is free to view.
Folks on this tour are visiting Henry Moore's large arch, an inviting accompaniment to the First Christian Church, designed in 1942, by Finnish architect Eliel Saarinen, as one of the first modern-style churches in America.
First Christian Church, 531 5th St, Columbus, IN 47201, USA
Guided tour information is available at Columbus Area Visitors Center. Tour dates vary by seasons, and reservations are helpful.
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While there are so many, the first National Historic Landmark featured in this article is The Republic, a newspaper publishing house designed by Myron Goldsmith of Skidmore, Owings and Merrill.
The newspaper relocated in 2016, when Southeastern Indiana Medical Holdings purchased it for $2.8M. In 2018, it was sold to the Indiana University Foundation Inc. for $2.8 million.
The second landmark was managed by an Architectural Committee formed in November of 1958, that chose the talented Eero Saarinen as architect of this North Christian Church. He is the son of architect Eliel Saarinen, designer of the above First Christian Church.
North Christian Church, 850 Tipton Ln, Columbus, IN 47201, USA
Some of this artist's great accomplishments include the Dulles International Airport near Washington, D.C., the General Motors Technical Center near Detroit, and the TWA Terminal in New York City.
In addition, the impressive and exquisitely designed pipe organ is one of the last instruments designed by Walter Holtkamp Sr. After his death, the project was completed by his son, Walter Jr., who installed the masterpiece in 1964.
It was commissioned in 1953 by American industrialist J. Irwin Miller and his wife Xenia Simons Miller. This flat-roofed, open and flowing layout, has stone and glass walls.
The home's interior has four nonpublic areas, branching from central space and featuring a conversation pit.
The four branches include bedrooms, servants' rooms, and kitchen and laundry spaces.
As one can see, the beautiful city of Columbus, Indiana, is impactful when it comes to design and beauty. And while you’re there, take in some of the other National Historic Landmarks, such as Irwin Union Bank and Trust, also designed by Eero Saarinen; Mabel McDowell Elementary School, designed by John Carl Warnecke; or the First Baptist Church, designed by architect Harry Weese. Have a great time, get inspired, and bring back some memories of the lovely historic landmarks in Columbus, Indiana.
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