This beautiful restored Greek Revival home was built
around 1840. The modest one story wooden frame Inn
located at 439 Broadway was originally located at
808 Front Avenue. The Inn was moved in 1978 by the
Historic Columbus Foundation, Inc., to its present
location when the construction of the Hilton Hotel
threatened it. Built about 1840 the structure has a
hipped roof that extends over the front façade where
it is supported by six square columns of the Doric
order. This forms a porch that runs the entire
length of the house. Above the columns is a simple
entablature adorned with dentil molding. The front
door is handsomely detailed with a full transom and
two side lights. Two engaged square columns flank
the door frame. Symmetrically placed on either side
of the front entry are two six-pane double hung sash
windows, a common feature in Greek Revival homes.
The central hall plan design of this house is
typical of and similar to that of the Federal style
houses already mentioned, but in this particular
case the hall is notably wider. Two rooms flank each
side of this hall, each featuring a fireplace.
Another interesting feature is the stucco façade
that may have originally been smooth plaster that
was scored to give the appearance of a stone facing.
It was probably altered to this pebbled surface in
the 1920s. The rooms have 12 foot ceilings, original
hardwood floors and antique furniture.
The Comer Inn has three bathrooms and a full
kitchen. The Inn has direct access to the covered
deck and gardens which overlook the Founders Park.
The Founders Park features a beautiful fountain and
gazebo.
This article is an excerpt from
The Architectural Styles of Our Town.
