The 2021 Homes of History Event
August 1st - 31st
Celebrating 100+ Year Old Homes
This August, learn more about our nationally-recognized historic architecture which adds to the overall character of our city.
In recognition of our city’s historic, diverse and fine quality architecture, the Upper Arlington Historical Society is hosting this inaugural Homes of History celebration for UA homes that (1) were built by 1921, and (2) maintain much of their original facade. Since a large cluster of these homes are found in our Historic District, the 2021 program is focusing on that area only with hopes of expanding the program in future years.
Over 180 homes were eligible, and 110 homeowners are participating this year. Their yard signs will be displayed throughout the month of August. The highlighted streets on this map provide the general locations of these homes as a walking, biking or driving guide.
Use the magnifying glass symbols to zoom in and out to find your way on the signature curvilinear streets of “Old Arlington.”
As you tour our featured 100+ year-old homes, please enjoy the following information to expand your historical and architectural knowledge:
gallery of photos - 2021
guide to common architectural styles found in Ua’s historic district
Page through this excerpt from a 1992 publication of the Upper Arlington Historical Society to learn about the background and characteristics that comprise each distinctive house style. Our historic district is nationally recognized for its outstanding and numerous examples of Twentieth Century Revival architectural styles.
What’s a hipped roof or quoin? Here’s your glossary for those intricate details within the architecture.
A circa 1920’s brochure of the homes of Upper Arlington
a brief ua timeline: 1913 to 1921
Excerpted from the 2017 centennial history book, A Cherished Past, A Golden Future: Celebrating the First One Hundred Years of Upper Arlington by the Upper Arlington Historical Society. Order yours.
These are some key moments from the fledgling years of Upper Arlington’s development when many of these homes were built.
What were people reading 100 years ago?
Why the August 1921 issue of the community newspaper, The Norwester! The articles include:
A real estate advertisement for the community, noting progress being made on “streets and walks”
A “LinkedIn” type profile of newcomers Phil Skeeles and W. B. Hord
There were 126 pupils in the UA schools, according to this writeup
Photos of summer recreation including this collage and these children on seesaws in Miller Park
Facebook-like social announcements
and more!
Thanks to UAArchives.org for hosting all known surviving issues of this magazine, published from November 1917 through March 1922.
Are you interested in learning more about your own home’s history? Click here for information to get started. Maybe your house will earn its “100” sign soon, too!
