This 2-story authentic Arts & Crafts style bungalow was built on Lot 5 in the Cambridge Place Addition between 1911 and 1913 as a summer home for its original owners who lived in downtown Columbus. In 1915, the house was featured as a “Home of Character” in The Country Club District, a promotional booklet offered by the developers of Old Arlington (now Upper Arlington, just north of Marble Cliff). The house has a true bungalow informal aesthetic with its low and spreading floor plan and over 50 windows to help bring in the outside light. Some of the original features still present in the home today include oak woodwork, sun porches and beamed ceilings. Five original fireplaces remain in the home; two of which are still operable.

The historic home has had 10 owners since it was built. John and Beatrice O’Brien purchased the land in 1911 and sold the finished home in 1913. At the time of the sale, there was a substantial mortgage attached to the home, but it was described as “…one of the most attractive residences in this beautiful suburb.” The second owner, Charles Armstrong, struggled to pay for the mortgage and improvements to the home. In 1915, he was sued for nonpayment and, in 1918, the home was sold at a sheriff’s sale. Later owners included the Artistic Director of BalletMet, Columbus’ professional ballet company, and a professional tennis player who played on the women’s tour in the 1980s and eventually advanced to the third round of the French Open.

Note: This stop is a private residence. Please respect the owner's privacy and observe the residence from public access points only.

Original owners John and Beatrice O’Brien, circa 1915Home as featured in 1915 The Country Club District promotional brochure.

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