Restored 1880’s Train Depot Building For Sale
August 2023
Fully restored 1880’s train depot building for sale. Must be moved from property in Columbus, OH.
In 2005, the depot was deconstructed in Brice, OH. and rebuilt in its current location. In partnership with FA Goodman Architects, the Depot was deconstructed and rebuilt to modern building codes and ADA standards; this project won architectural awards.
Today, it is a grand room of approximately 750 square feet, and includes two separate additions from the original depot. 1. This addition is approximately 416 square feet and includes a mechanical and tech room, a men’s and women’s restroom, and a kitchenette. 2. This addition is approximately 307sf and includes storage space, a spot for a lobby, and an access door to a handicap ramp that leads to the parking area. In total, approximately 1473 square feet.
From the front, a massive brick patio for entertaining, leading to the primary entrance. The building has a large sliding barn door that opens the grand room out to the patio.
Authentic and original wood walls and ceilings, as well as a beautiful hardwood floor.
*UPDATE Historic Train Depot Saved!
February 2024
As the owner of an architectural salvage company, one might think it ironic that I don’t like the demolition of historic structures. But I’ve always loved old buildings and even began my career working in the city’s Historic Preservation Office.
I started Columbus Architectural Salvage in 2006 because I wanted to save pieces of the past so they could be put to reuse. I’ve been fortunate that my small business continues to serve as a resource to those looking for quality antique building materials and old house parts.
Last year I was contacted by the family of the late Barry Fromm to visit a historic train depot on Old Henderson Road. In all my time in Columbus, I’d never heard of this building and was intrigued by its unusual location near Upper Arlington.
I was given a tour of the depot and learned it was constructed around 1880 and originally located in the Village of Brice where it served the Shawnee and Columbus Railway. During its time of operation, it also served the Toledo and Central Railway and also the New York Central line.
In 2005, Mr. Fromm had the depot disassembled, moved, and rebuilt at its current location where it was adaptively reused as an event facility. This site also held a collection of historic railcars he had restored over the course of 18 years.
In recent years, the Fromm family realized this site couldn’t be a long-term location for their collection of rail artifacts. They were able to find new homes for the railcars but were still trying to find a way to preserve the depot for continued public use.
Even if the family was unsuccessful in finding a buyer able to move the depot again, they were still committed to preserving the fabric of the structure. If it came to this, they were interested in working with Columbus Architectural Salvage to save the historic building materials to keep them out of the landfill and put to reuse.
Personally, I hoped an interested party was out there willing to preserve this train depot that had been so lovingly restored and maintained. Wanting to help in this effort, I offered to promote its sale and preservation on the Columbus Architectural Salvage website.
Last August we also highlighted the depot through our social media platforms and, as luck would have it, the post captured the attention of Plain City Village Administrator, Haley Lupton. The city’s vision is to use the train depot as a public park feature as part of its town square revitalization project. Work to relocate the depot will start this summer and we’ll keep you updated on the progress of this project.
The Columbus Architectural Salvage team is proud to have played a part in the efforts to save this historic train depot and we look forward to seeing it in its new location.
Chris Sauer – Proprietor
Columbus Architectural Salvage
For renderings and information on the Village of Plain City’s planned use of the Train Depot click the link below.
https://www.plain-city.com/news_detail_T2_R39.php
