Heyne-Zimmerman House
Why it's listed
Built around 1912 at 973 East Broad Street in Columbus, this 2-1/2 story tan brick house with red mortar reflects the Colonial Revival style. Classical details include a Doric-columned porch with full entablature across the north facade, bracketed eaves, a cornice with modillions, and a single-sash glazed entrance with sidelights. A hipped roof rises to a large central front dormer with four double-hung windows, and a one-story addition extends from the rear. When it was built, East Broad Street was regarded as one of the most fashionable addresses in Columbus, home to many prominent businessmen and professionals. Carl G. Heyne, president of the American Cash Register Manufacturing Company, lived here from 1912 to 1914. Charles Zimmerman, manager of Ohio Auto Sales, moved in during 1918, and his widow remained until the early 1940s. The house was listed for its role in the street's residential development and as a good example of early twentieth-century residential design.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house is significant under Criterion A for representing residential development along East Broad Street, then one of the most fashionable streets in Columbus. It is also significant under Criterion C as a good example of early 20th century residential architecture in the Colonial Revival style.
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 86003450, listed March 17, 1987. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 973 E. Broad St., Columbus |
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| County | Franklin County |
| Listed | March 17, 1987 |
| Reference number | 86003450 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Colonial Revival |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Community Planning and Development, Architecture |
| Level of significance | State |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Listed as a residence in good interior and exterior condition, with a one-story rear addition. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Within district | Columbus Near East Side District |
| Coordinates | 39.96480, -82.97441 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary for a privately owned home: it does not by itself restrict what an owner may do with their own money, and it does not require public access. Restrictions come from local landmark or historic-district ordinances, which are separate (how they differ).
Owner-occupied houses are not eligible for the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit, which applies to income-producing buildings, but many states offer credits for homeowners. Listing also opens the door to preservation easements and to buying a plaque. Start with what listing means for homeowners, renovating a listed house and selling one.
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 86003450.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q105081684
- This listing as JSON
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