Our History
As its historic 1915 brochure proclaims "the charms of such a residence site as Beechwold, one scarcely knows where to begin..."
1915 Brochure
View the brochure used by Beechwold Realty Co. when Old Beechwold was developed in 1915.
Old Beechwold
Historic District
Old Beechwold was placed on the Columbus Register of Historic Properties in 1985, and on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.
In 2010 it was determined that, in 1985, the City recorded incorrect boundaries for the Old Beechwold Historic District. The City Attorney required Old Beechwold to repeat the nomination process, and City Council unanimously approved the re-nomination in 2010.
The late Henry Hunker, OSU Professor of Geography, was the driving force in attaining these historic designations. Click here to read Henry’s 1993 memo to the Association providing the background for both historic designations.
View the 1987 nomination form for the National Register of Historic Places, which includes brief histories of neighborhood homes.
Click the links below for some glimpses into Old Beechwold history.
Morse-Bethel Connector
Click the image above to read the history of the Morse-Bethel Connector,
Neighborhoods:
Old Beechwold
Click the on image above to view the “Neighborhoods: Old Beechwold” article from the Columbus Dispatch, May 17, 1981.
This is Beechwold
Click the image above to view Ellen Rose’s
1975 pamphlet.
Tender Care of Beeches
Historic District Map
Click the image above to open a map of the Old Beechwold Historic District.
When we were a Zoo
Click on the image to read about our short-lived history as a zoo.
A Lifetime in Old Beechwold
Click on the image of Patty Donnally above to read her memories of Old Beechwold.
The Meaning of Jastram Grove
The Meaning of Jastram Grove
Click on the image to read about Jastram Grove.
Click the image above to view Ellen Rose’s
1974 essay on "Tender Loving Care of American Beeches”.