Preservation Ohio has just received an Advocacy Alert from the Columbus Landmarks Foundation concerning the imminent demolition of two landmark buildings on The Ohio State University campus, Brown Hall and Lord Hall.

This potential demolition was previously profiled on this site, and an excellent review of previous advocacy is presented on the Foundation website (click here)  Preservation Ohio joined the Foundation and other organizations this summer in speaking to OSU officials concerning both the proposed demolition and to encourage the adoption of an ongoing advocacy committee to work with the University in preserving its historic resources.

The Ohio State University has a key role to play as the state’s flagship institution of higher learning.  As many other public colleges and universities in Ohio reach their second century of service, many will look to OSU as a model of how to deal with their own landmark buildings.  This is an opportunity for OSU to take a leadership role in promoting both the benefits of celebrating its own history and engaging in sustainable, environmentally-conscious campus planning.

Please take the time to read this Advocacy Alert by clicking here, and join us in helping the Columbus Landmarks Foundation make the case for preserving these two important buildings.

Photo: Lord Hall, The Ohio State University -- ifmuth/Creative Commons License