May 2026.
I had originally sandwiched this one into the 7th Avenue Circles “dump article,” but its beautiful Queen Anne architecture and my numerous photos made giving it its own article too good to pass up. There is pretty much zero information about this house online, so it’ll be a very photo- and analysis-dominated post.
338 West 7th Avenue is located in the Dennison Place neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio. It is bordered by 7th Avenue to the south and Pennsylvania Avenue to the east, with houses all around.
History
The only concrete information I have regarding this house is a construction date of circa 1890 and its Queen Anne design. Its unique and detailed appearance indicates that it was possibly designed by an architect, but if it was, the architect is unknown to me. The house is in very good condition today and retains many historic features.
Photos
An oblique view of the entire house, looking northwest:
This is a great example of Queen Anne residential architecture due to the house’s highly asymmetrical design, ornamental details, turret, and large porch. It is unusually decorated and sized for the area, which has a large number of smaller houses.
A closer look at the porch:
This woodwork is so delicate and beautiful. If it’s original, it is in fantastic condition. If not, it’s a great reproduction.
Looking up at the turret and windows:
Note the numerous details in the woodwork, which add texture.
Even these smaller windows are very detailed, many with stained glass:
Transom of the first floor’s window, with a colorful lunette design:
Oxeye window above:
The Pennsylvania Avenue facade:
Projecting wing (likely where the stairs are):
Detail of the Palladian stained-glass window here:
The porch and turret:
The windows wrapping around the corner is a very unique move and one that only became common in Modern architecture. These also appear to be the original windows.
Zoomed in on those windows:
Detail of the turret from further away--I like the composition of this picture:
I like the shape of the turret and its roof, too.
Zoomed in on the finial:
Note the slate roofing and the decorative cut to the redder tiles.
This is one of many of my “Columbus dream homes.” I’d love to live in a beautiful Victorian house like this, even if there are ghosts.
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