Columbus, Ohio: Doorway Arch Faces
In the late 19th century, the Ohio School For the Deaf thought it was perfectly fine to surround its entrance doorway with large, sculpted, gargoyle-like heads.
Cristo Rey Columbus High School
- Address:
- 480 E. Town St., Columbus, OH
- Directions:
- East side of downtown. The doorway faces east, onto Topiary Park, in the middle of a block bordered by E. Town St., S. Washington Ave., Library Park N., and S. Grant Ave.
- Admission:
- Free
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On east side of building. Street parking. Two entrances with stone faces, staring back at you.
[Stephen Francia, 08/28/2021]This doorway is blocked off. The school for the deaf is currently being used as a different school -- maybe a charter school? -- and the parking lot that used to provide access to the doorway is now gated. But never fear: if you walk next door to the Topiary Park you can get a good look at the doorway. You can't get up close, but you can easily see it and the zoom on your camera will work for some great pictures.
[angela ryan, 08/02/2021]Faces sweet, almost kind, a nice welcome to people who put great value and understand best facial expressions and visual communication. Your Freaky decision is really art ignorant and disability blind.
[Pat Fallon, 03/31/2017]
It is now the Cristo Rey Columbus High School. I'd say you must check out all of the faces as they are freaky cool. Recommend going on the weekend in the AM.
[Dj, 03/31/2015]
The former Ohio School For the Deaf has strange faces attached to both arched entrances to the building. They are sort of like gargoyles, but without a body, and they all have bizarre expressions. The Gothic Revival building was built in 1898-99 and was used as the deaf school until 1953. After that it was abandoned for years, but has recently become an office building.
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