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German Village Society

588 S Third St
Columbus, OH 43215

(614) 221-8888
germanvillage.com
4 star rating based on 9 reviews

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Mon-Fri 10am-9pm  
Status: Open  
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tel: (614) 221-8888

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tel: (614) 222-4747

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Germans immigrating to America in the mid-1800s formed a prosperous settlement in Columbus, but by the 1950s the area was in severe decline. The German Village Society worked to restore houses and businesses that are now on the National Register of Historic Places. Other highlights include devouring cream puffs at Schmidt's Sausage Haus and browsing the Book Loft, the Golden Hobby Shop and... more

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Other annual events include the June Haus and Garten Tour, the village-wide "Village Valuables" garage sale and the holiday Lumineria.

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The annual Oktoberfest celebration is one of German Village's most popular events.

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An authentic ethnic town with architecture that packs in the tourists.

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Overview Tourists flock to this privately-funded historic district, especially to Schiller Park and its open-air Shakespeare performances. The area's distinctive look is created by brick streets, wrought-iron fences and not-exactly-German architecture: buildings with Queen Ann and Italianate features, story-and-a-half brick cottages and Dutch Doubles. Yards are small, but residents... more

This civic organization helps preserve one of Columbus' most historic neighborhoods.

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A Little History The German Village Society, a nonprofit educational organization, was founded in 1960 to help preserve the architectural heritage of German Village. The Society does this through the German Village Commission, created by the city of Columbus in July 1960 to evaluate proposed construction or renovation in the Village. The Commission decides whether proposed changes... more

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I agree with jhl1. Although German Village is a must see if you are in Columbus, don't think that is all to see when it comes to history and architecture. The quaint little brick structures were only a very small part of the architecture and history of this city. The movers and shaker who built this city at the turn of the century built grand masions along Neil ave between dowtown and OSU... more

should be ranked better

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German Village deserves to be in the top 5 of great destinations to go to in Columbus. it's got great food, history, and culture....and beautiful scenery!

not the only historic neighborhood

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German Village is a great place to start a historic tour of Columbus but do not forget the myriad of there historic communities with even greater diversity of architecture and housing styles. Check out Olde Towne East, Franklin Park Neighborhood or Woodland Park on the city's near east side to see truly unique one of a kind mansions ranging from 2,000 sf to over 10,000 and compromising all... more
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