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Historic 1940 Gunning House
Update: February 9, 2012
The 1940 Gunning House, a rare example of Frank Lloyd Wright-influenced architecture located in East Columbus, has been taken off the market following the death of its owner. For updated information, please contact the realtor: Bud Byrne, Vannatta Brothers, Realtors at bud@insight.rr.com
• MLS #2713561
• Address: 7495 E. Broad Street, Jefferson Township (Reynoldsburg/Blacklick vicinity)
• Property: Stunning 2.5 wooded acres sited on ravine with 1940 house (2100 sf), 1954 3-story studio tower, carport, pond, and tennis court
• Condition: Vacant since 2005, in deteriorated condition, but not beyond repair
• Designers: Tony Smith (Wright apprentice), Theodore van Fossen (designed Rush Creek Village), and Laurence Cuneo (Wright apprentice, interior designer)
• Historic status: Unquestionably eligible for listing in National Register of Historic Places and related tax benefits for income-producing properties.
• Built in 1940, the Gunning House, also known as Glenbrow, is located on a 2.5 acre parcel that still maintains a rustic feel despite its proximity to adjacent commercial development.
• It is an important and early example of Smith’s architectural work, who also went on to be a nationally known artist and sculptor in the mid 20th century.
• The Gunning House was a catalyst for the development of van Fossen’s philosophies of organic architecture. The evolution of his designs for Rush Creek Village in Worthington can be directly traced to the Gunning House.
• Although the house has suffered some deterioration from the elements and lack of maintenance, it remains a rare and early example of mid 20th century Organic-Modernist architecture in central Ohio.
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PHOTOS: (photos from c.2006 copyright Tom Hogan)