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Property Record

120 E JAMES

Historic Name:
KURTH BAR
Other Name:
Reference Number:
28460

Property Location

Location (Address) 120 E JAMES
County Columbia
City/Village Columbus
Township
Unincorporated community
Town
Range
Direction
Section
Quarter Section
Quarter Quarter Section

Property Features

Year Built 1898
Additions
Survey Date 1994
Historic Use tavern/bar
Architectural Style Romanesque Revival
Structural System
Wall Material Brick
Architect
Other Buildings On Site
Demolished No
Demolished Date
Additional Comments ORIGINALLY BUILT FOR THE KURTH BREWERY AS AN OUTLET FOR THEIR BEER. 17' CEILINGS.

"This handsome building was built by the Kurth Brewery. In its prime, this elaborately outfitted saloon, with its 17 foot ceilings, was one of the classiest drinking establishments in the area. It is one of several bars in Columbus that were operated by the Brewery as outlets for their beer." Columbus Historic Architecture Tours, undated.
Bibliographic References COLUMBUS HISTORIC ARCHITECTURE TOURS, COLUMBUS HISTORIC LANDMARKS AND PRESERVATION COMMISSION, 1994. Columbus Historic Architecture Tours, undated.

National And State Register Of Historic Places Listings

National/State Register Listing Name Columbus Downtown Historic District
National Register Listing Date Mar 05, 1992
State Register Listing Date Jan 22, 1992
Contributing Yes
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