Long and Third Commercial Building
Also known as: Weisheimer's Vacuum Cleaner Sales and Service
Why it's listed
Built around 1900 at 104-114 East Long Street in downtown Columbus, this four-story brick commercial building has a flat roof, a stone foundation and wooden post-and-beam construction. Its design is influenced by the Second Renaissance Revival style, seen in a projecting metal cornice with scroll modillions and dentils, a stepped parapet, an arcaded third story and horizontal divisions marked by stone belt courses. Contrasting brick imitates stone rustication and quoins, and the facade carries intricate patterned brickwork, carved stone panels and iron tie rods of fleur-de-lis design. The builder and architect are unknown. The building is considered important as one of the few turn-of-the-century commercial structures remaining in the central business district. Over forty-five businesses have occupied it, among them an interurban traction company from 1902 to 1919, a cigar manufacturer, a uniform maker and two restaurants. Storefronts and interiors have been altered, and the building was described as deteriorating, with rehabilitation planned.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the building is significant as one of the few turn-of-the-century commercial buildings left in downtown Columbus's central business district. It is distinctive for its fine craftsmanship, intricate patterned brickwork and architectural detailing influenced by the Second Renaissance Revival style. It also housed more than forty-five businesses, including an early interurban traction company.
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 82003569, listed July 1, 1982. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 104-114 E. Long St., Columbus |
|---|---|
| County | Franklin County |
| Listed | July 1, 1982 |
| Reference number | 82003569 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1900- |
| Architectural style | Second Renaissance Revival influence |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Occupied and used commercially, but described as underutilized and deteriorating, with rehabilitation plans proposed by the owners. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 39.96532, -82.99924 (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 82003569.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q105082051
- This listing as JSON
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