Homes of History is a month-long
celebration of our city’s century-old, diverse and fine quality architecture.
* 2026 is our sixth year in honoring 100+ year-old homes in Upper Arlington.
* There are approximately 490 century homes in Upper Arlington. Century homes south of Lane Avenue, including those in UA’s Historic District, would generally have been “new builds.” The historic homes north of Lane Avenue once belonged to the people of Perry Township before Upper Arlington annexed those lands.
* Approximately 320 homeowners have participated in our August Homes of History event.
* To qualify, century homes need to retain much of the “look” of their original front exterior facade.
* Upper Arlington’s celebration has sparked communities like Bexley and Grandview Heights / Marble Cliff to create their own century home events.
Which best describes you?
Letters to owners of homes built in 1926 are being mailed by mid-April to welcome you to our Homes of History family. If you don’t receive a letter by April 25th and believe your home turns 100 this year, please email info@uahistory.org.
If you own a 100 year-old home and have participated in Homes of History before, welcome back! Get your sign out for the August 1st kick off date. Is your sign lost or damaged? Head here to purchase a new one.
If you own a 100 year-old home and have NOT participated before, please complete the registration form. You will need to pay $10 for yard sign (the initial sign is free in the home’s 100th birthday year only).
Not sure if your home is 100 years-old? Head to the Franklin County Auditor’s website and click Real Estate and Property Search to search for your home. The “Yr Built” date is towards the bottom of the summary page.
can you find the permanent century home markers?
In addition to our August event, century homeowners have the option to purchase a metal marker to affix to their home or front wall to continue the celebration all year-long! You can find these using this interactive map.
our 2025 homes of history gallery:
