Columbus Athenaeum
United States historic place
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The Columbus Athenaeum, built as the Masonic Temple, is a historic building in Downtown Columbus, Ohio. It was constructed as a meeting hall for local area Masonic lodges in 1899, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1997.[1][2]
Location34 N. 4th Street, Columbus, Ohio
Coordinates39°57′49″N 82°59′48″W
AreaLess than one acre
Built1899
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| Location | 34 N. 4th Street, Columbus, Ohio |
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| Coordinates | 39°57′49″N 82°59′48″W |
| Area | Less than one acre |
| Built | 1899 |
| Architect | multiple |
| Architectural style | Classical Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 97000201[1] |
| Added to NRHP | February 27, 1997 |
The building was first designed in 1898 by Yost & Packard, Kremer & Hart and John M. Freese. It was substantially expanded in 1912-13 under the design of Stribling & Lum, and was renovated further in 1935. By the 1913 renovation, it was considered the largest building used solely for the Masonic order.[2] At a later date it housed a commercial catering venue for weddings and other events.[3][4]
