Historic Commerce Building Retail
31-39 E Gay St, Columbus, OH 43215
Historic building with retail and office space for lease.
Type:Retail, Office, Restaurant
- Added:
- Jun 13, 2020
- Days on Market:
- 2170
- Last Refresh:
- Mar 21 at 8:02 pm
Property Features for 31-39 E Gay St
General Information
- Standard status
- Active
- Property subtype
- Retail, Office, Restaurant
Building Details
- Year Built
- 1924
Listing agent E.V. Bishoff Company License #OH
Listing office E.V. Bishoff Company
Listing date Jun 13, 2020
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HighLights
- Historic Significance: Housed the Columbia Building & Loans starting in 1926
- Original Vault: The original bank vault from the 1920s still exists
- Restored Historic Features: Includes a stunning 100‑year‑old chandelier and marble flooring uncovered in 2002
- Architectural Details: Features original marble above the vault and a 100‑year‑old granite archway
- Unique History: Served as the Ohio Bell headquarters around 1940
- Built in 1924: A well‑maintained historic building
Overview
The Historic Commerce Building, also known as 35 E. Gay St., formerly housed the Columbia Building & Loans starting in 1926. Tellers were located on the west wall, and the vault, which remains today, served as the safe. Around 1940, Ohio Bell occupied the entire five-story building. During this period, a 10-foot drop ceiling was installed in the bank lobby on the first floor, concealing the chandelier and arching windows for approximately 60 years. Upon the departure of the last tenant from the first-floor space in 2002, the ceiling was removed, revealing a century-old chandelier. The tile floor was removed, exposing marble flooring that is also a century old. Above the vault, original marble can be found, and the archway at the building's entrance is made of granite that is 100 years old. The property is suitable for retail, office, and restaurant use.
Location Intelligence
Current Use by Public Records
Retail space
Location Insight
- Map
- Local Demand
- City
- Columbus
- County
- Delaware
- State
- Ohio
- Longitude
- -82.9999005
- Latitude
- 39.9636114
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FAQs
What type of property is this?
Retail space - Historic building with retail and office space for lease.
Where is this retail space located?
The property is located at 31-39 E Gay St Columbus, OH.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Historic Significance: Housed the Columbia Building & Loans starting in 1926; Original Vault: The original bank vault from the 1920s still exists; Restored Historic Features: Includes a stunning 100‑year‑old chandelier and marble flooring uncovered in 2002
