Columbus Indiana Architectural Archives

Columbus Indiana Architectural Archives The Columbus Indiana Architectural Archives collects and preserves materials related to Bartholomew County, Indiana's built environment.

As Bartholomew County Public Library continues its 125th anniversary celebrations, we are highlighting our buildings. Sh...
10/14/2024

As Bartholomew County Public Library continues its 125th anniversary celebrations, we are highlighting our buildings. Shown here is a new model of the 1903 Columbus Public Library designed by John W. Gaddis of Vincennes, Indiana.
Stop by the archives (on the lower level of the Cleo Rogers Memorial Library) Wednesday, October 16, between 2 pm and 7 pm.

So glad we can share this recording with everyone!🧡
05/17/2024

So glad we can share this recording with everyone!🧡

This video is of the dedication of the Cleo Rogers Memorial Library and Large Arch. The recording documents the dedication of the Bartholomew County Library,...

Even Santa can't help but admire the beautiful architecture of Downtown Columbus! Happy Holidays from CIAA❄🎄
12/25/2022

Even Santa can't help but admire the beautiful architecture of Downtown Columbus! Happy Holidays from CIAA❄🎄

We are deeply saddened by the loss of a treasured landmark in Downtown Columbus. The Irwin Block was built by Joseph Irw...
12/06/2022

We are deeply saddened by the loss of a treasured landmark in Downtown Columbus. The Irwin Block was built by Joseph Irwin in response to a perceived need for more commercial space downtown. Newspaper accounts from 1892 do not identify the architect, but Thomas King is identified as being awarded contract to build it.

The building opened in early 1893 and was designed in the Queen Anne style which was briefly popular in commercial buildings at the end of the 19th century. Features such as the bay windows, the small stained glass transom panels above the windows, the sunbursts above each column of bay windows, and the octagonal tiles above and below the windows are indicative of the style. In 1974, Alexander Girard was consulted about updating the exterior paint colors.
According to the 2012 Bartholomew County Interim Report published by the Indiana Division of Historic Preservation, the building was an outstanding example of the Queen Anne style.

Explore more using the links below or by :
2012 Bartholomew County Interim Report: https://bit.ly/3FvfhUs

Alexander Girard Consultation: https://bcplarchives.omeka.net/items/show/22
https://bcplarchives.omeka.net/items/show/23
https://bcplarchives.omeka.net/items/show/402

Photo 1 Credit to Balthazar Korab, Irwin Management Company Collection.
Photo 2 Credit to JEN photo, April 2021
Photo 3 Credit to JEN 2021
Photo 4 Credit From Jerry Points’ “Columbus Street Story” poster.
Photo 5 Credit to Will Marsh

Join the BCPL team! Check out the latest job opening for a Digital Archivist đź‘€
08/10/2022

Join the BCPL team! Check out the latest job opening for a Digital Archivist đź‘€

A day spent reviewing bluelines and architectural sketches, is a day well spent. We welcomed a local architectural stude...
01/14/2022

A day spent reviewing bluelines and architectural sketches, is a day well spent.

We welcomed a local architectural student yesterday -- Can you tell what Columbus school they are examining?

IU Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture + Design

02/25/2021

Your visit to the archives ...

Are you a high school student in Bartholomew County? Are you inspired by historic landmarks that make our county a speci...
01/21/2020

Are you a high school student in Bartholomew County? Are you inspired by historic landmarks that make our county a special place to live? We have an art assignment for you! Create a one-of-kind work of art that visually represents what “Love Your History” means to you and win a chance to exhibit your work at The Inn at Irwin Gardens.

Students selected to exhibit work will be entered into an art contest with cash awards.
For more information, use the link in bio.

Calling all YOUTH ARTISTS! Submit an artwork for the Inn at Irwin Garden's "Loving History." Deadline is January 31.
01/21/2020

Calling all YOUTH ARTISTS! Submit an artwork for the Inn at Irwin Garden's "Loving History." Deadline is January 31.

Calling all YOUTH ARTISTS! The submission deadline for the Inn at Irwin Gardens "Love Your History" is January 31!

Are you inspired by historic landmarks that make Columbus a special place to live? We have an art assignment for you! Create a one-of-a-kind work of art that visually represents what “Love Your History” means to you and win a chance to exhibit your work at The Inn at Irwin Gardens. Students selected to exhibit work will be entered into an art contest with cash awards.

Check out our website for the submission entry form and more information:https://c814fd96-25f7-41a8-a406-978cafc77041.filesusr.com/ugd/54051c_e0568f2ab8fd4c3a9f62fae8d9bd370f.pdf

Image credit to Laura Latham, a youth artist in Columbus!

Today’s the Day!!! Come down to the library and help us celebrate Cleo Rogers Day by sewing a tiny Cleo Rogers Doll! We ...
10/16/2019

Today’s the Day!!! Come down to the library and help us celebrate Cleo Rogers Day by sewing a tiny Cleo Rogers Doll! We have historic preservationist Sarah Marsom in the Red Room from 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm leading the workshop. No previous sewing experience needed. Project is made possible by the Indiana Arts Commission, the Columbus Area Arts Council, and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.

Stop in and make your own Tiny Cleo Rogers doll with educator and historic preservationist Sarah Marsom, October 16, fro...
10/14/2019

Stop in and make your own Tiny Cleo Rogers doll with educator and historic preservationist Sarah Marsom, October 16, from 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm. We will be celebrating the dedication of Cleo Rogers Day with a series of activities and a proclamation
from Mayor Jim Lienhoop at 6:00 pm.

No previous sewing experience needed. Project is made possible by the Indiana Arts Commission, the Columbus Area Arts Council, and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.

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536 5th Street
Columbus, IN
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