by admin@pchsne.org | July 21, 2022
Built for $65,000 by Theodore Friedhof and partner Mr. Phillips featuring ornate stained glass and interior gothic details highlighting Friedhof’s German Heritage Purchased by George Schweser and sons Fred G. and Harold in 1929. Schwesers operated for 135... 
by admin@pchsne.org | July 21, 2022
The Swan Theatre was built by William Swan who previously purchased the Lyric Theatre in 1912 and also operated the North Opera House. The Swan Theatre is one of few Spanish Colonial Revival-styled buildings in Columbus. The two round insets on the upper story were... 
by admin@pchsne.org | July 21, 2022
The proprietor, Evans Hotel Co., was led by president and hotel manager George Scott who owned the Clother Hotel. Dr. C.D. Evans served as Vice President. The main floor featured a spacious lobby with tile floor and white marble finishes. There was a parlor for the... 
by admin@pchsne.org | July 20, 2022
The original 1907 German National building was designed by Columbus architect Charlie Wurdeman whose esteemed projects included the 1908 YMCA (since razed), stately C.D. Evans House, and the present Platte County Courthouse. While little of Charlie Wurdeman’s...