HISTORIC DOWNTOWN COLUMBUS LANDMARK BUILDING! Located in the heart of Downtown Columbus at N. 4th St. and E. Gay St, the Columbus Athenaeum Conference and Special Events Center, originally built in 1898 as a
Masonic Temple, was renovated and converted into a premier Columbus event and wedding venue. At over 160,000 SF and five stories high, this architectural beauty with its elegance and unique design has hosted many live concerts, performances, weddings and special events. The building includes a 1,000+ guest ballroom with a balcony, a large, deep-stage theater, the Oak Room used for smaller banquets and the Pine Room - a restaurant with a complete kitchen. The building features two passenger and two freight elevators for guest convenience and easy load-in. Some FF&E included in the sale. 2 additional parcels are included that allow for a few parking spaces and dumpster storage. Metered parking surrounds the building on E Gay St and N Young St.
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Price
$8,500,000
Days On Site
41 Days
Bedrooms
N/A
Inside Area (SqFt)
159,565 sqft
Total Baths
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Full Baths
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Partial Baths
N/A
Lot Size
0.78 Acres
Year Built
1898
MLS® Number
226004901
Status
Active
Property Tax
$95,265
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
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Sq Ft Source
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General Features
Acres
0.78
Cross Street
E Gay St
Number Of Stories
5
Property Sub Type
Business
Special Circumstances
Standard
SqFt Total
159565
Zoning
DD
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Listing courtesy of Robert J Weiler of The Robert Weiler Company: (614) 221-4286
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Last checked: 2026-04-03 04:25 AM UTC
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