Your house might be on this list and you don't even know it
Okay so picture this— you're walking through German Village, admiring those old brick homes, or maybe you're grabbing a coffee in Clintonville, and you see one of those grand old school buildings. You think, "Man, this city's got some history." Well, here's what nobody's telling you: some of those very places we walk past every day, the ones that give Columbus its unique flavor, are actually on a list of the most endangered sites for 2026. Eii, it's real! The Columbus Landmarks Foundation just dropped their annual list, and it's got some real head-scratchers on there.
### Why This Matters for C-Bus
This isn't just about saving old bricks and mortar, chale. This is about our identity. Columbus is growing so fast, and sometimes it feels like we're tearing down the past to build the future. But what kind of future are we building if it doesn't remember where it came from? The "Most Endangered" list isn't just a cry for help; it's a wake-up call to protect the things that make Columbus *Columbus*. Think about it:
* **Historic Schools:** These aren't just buildings; they're where generations of Buckeyes got their start. Losing them means losing a piece of our educational legacy. * **Downtown Office Tower:** A vacant tower isn't just an eyesore; it's a missed opportunity for revitalization in the heart of our city. * **Deteriorating Residential Buildings:** These often represent affordable housing or architectural styles that tell the story of our neighborhoods, from the Short North to Olde Towne East.
This list is a reminder that even as we build new tech hubs and expand Easton Town Center, we need to look around and make sure we're not losing the soul of the city in the process. We're not a flyover state; we're the destination they haven't found yet, and our history is part of that destination.
C-Bus on the wire — we're just getting started.
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