Hofflin & Greentree Building
Why it's listed
Two narrow storefronts at 1128 and 1130 Broadway in downtown Columbus make up this two-story brick commercial building. Its front facade dates from about 1925 and follows the Georgian Revival style, with symmetrical massing, paired round-headed wood windows set in brick panels, Flemish bond brickwork, and terra cotta panels carrying garlands, swags and an "H & G" motif. The rear may be older, possibly from the late 19th century. Inside, plaster walls, plank floors, ceiling medallions and an unusual concrete and glass skylight survive, though cast iron columns and diffusion glass transoms are hidden behind a mid-century false front. The building housed the clothing store founded in 1888 by Julia Hofflin and David Greentree, which operated until 1958 and advertised everything for man and boy. Later it served as a shoe store and optics center. It was recognized as the only relatively intact Georgian Revival commercial building on Broadway and as a link to the street's 1920s decade and its long-running clothier.
Significance in brief: The building is the only relatively intact example of early 20th century Georgian Revival influence on Broadway's commercial architecture, and it fills a chronological and stylistic gap among the street's other recognized buildings. It is also significant for commerce as the downtown store of Hofflin and Greentree, prominent Columbus clothiers for seventy years, who spent more than thirty of those years here.
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 82002457, listed September 30, 1982. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 1128--1130 Broadway, Columbus |
|---|---|
| County | Muscogee County |
| Listed | September 30, 1982 |
| Reference number | 82002457 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Georgian Revival |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Current use is commercial. The first floor front and interior were remodeled cosmetically in the mid 20th century, but the building is described as essentially intact. |
| Acreage | 0.1 |
| Coordinates | 32.46781, -84.99287 (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 82002457.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q134438539
- This listing as JSON
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