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To Recognize and Celebrate the Harrison House and the Franklinton Historical Society’s Contribution to the City of Columbus
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WHERAS, Built in 1807 on the east half of in-lot 123, the original two-story Federal-style brick building known as the Harrison House stands as a part of Franklinton from the beginning; and
WHEREAS, Colonel Robert Culbertson, a wealthy landowner and veteran, acquired in-lot 123 in 1804 where he and his wife Elizabeth owned the house when Franklinton boomed as head-quarters of the Army of the Northwest under General William Henry Harrison during the War of 1812; and
WHEREAS, The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972, the home’s owner announced plans to sell the landmark for demolition to build a gas station the very next year, but the community mounted an effort to save it; and
WHEREAS, Spearheaded by Councilwoman Fran Ryan, the Columbus Society for the Preservation of the Harrison House purchased the building in 1975 and transferred the house to the City of Columbus in 1980 when it underwent renovation, supported by a federal grant and a donation from the Columbus Landmarks Foundation; and
WHEREAS, The City of Columbus commends the Franklinton Historical Society for their hard work and dedication in preserving the Harrison House and the history of our community; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does recognize and celebrate the Harrison House and the Franklinton Historical Society’s contribution to the City of Columbus.