Building at 215 Ninth Street
Why it's listed
Built around 1850, this one-story Greek Revival cottage at 215 Ninth Street in Columbus, Georgia, has a square plan with a kitchen ell. It is wood-frame with weatherboard siding, a brick foundation and an asphalt shingle roof. A porch spans the front, where square columns with molded wood caps carry a full entablature. A central trabeated entrance is flanked by 9/1 double-hung sash windows, and inside a central hall divides two rooms on each side. The house is valued as an excellent example of the local take on the Greek Revival cottage. Its history also matters. City directories from 1896 to 1910 show occupants who included a bookkeeper, a railway fireman, and grocery and hardware clerks, suggesting that the house sheltered working-class residents. The address was probably listed as 213 until about 1910. The house stands in a residential neighborhood that has been turning commercial, and it remains a private home in good condition.
Significance in brief: The form argues the house is an excellent example of the local interpretation of the Greek Revival cottage. It is also significant locally as the home of various blue-collar workers in the late 1800s and early 1900s, who were probably typical of its earlier occupants.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 80001140, listed September 29, 1980. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 215 Ninth St., Columbus |
|---|---|
| County | Muscogee County |
| Listed | September 29, 1980 |
| Reference number | 80001140 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival cottage |
| Areas of significance | Architecture, Social History |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Described as being in good condition and in use as a private residence, in an area becoming commercial. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 32.48106, -84.98917 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
For an income-producing building, listing (individually or as a contributing building in a district) is the gateway to the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit on qualified rehabilitation costs, often stackable with state credits. Work claiming the credit must follow the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and be approved in advance.
Listing does not restrict a private owner acting without federal money or permits; where federal funding or licensing is involved, Section 106 review applies.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 80001140.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q134400056
- This listing as JSON
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