homes of history
Homes of History is a month-long celebration of our city’s century-old, diverse and fine quality architecture. In 2026, there are now approximately 490 century homes in Upper Arlington!
Century homes south of Lane Avenue, including those in UA’s Historic District, would generally have been considered new builds in 1926. The historic homes north of Lane Avenue once belonged to the people of Perry Township before Upper Arlington annexed the lands.
Signs indicate homes built in or before 1926 and retain much of the “look” of their original front exterior facade.
ARE YOU A FRIEND OF THE SOCIETY?
As the chief stewards of UA’s history, the Upper Arlington Historical Society strives to preserve our yesterdays for our tomorrows.
As an independent, self-funding non-profit organization, we rely solely on donations and fundraisers.
Our Friends help ensure we have the funds necessary to: preserve and grow our archives; develop educational events and programming; research historical topics of interest; and inspire a passion for the stories of our past.
250 FACTS ABOUT UA: Lazarus' Blue Bricks
Lazarus opened at Kingsdale in 1970, using a unique multi-toned blue brick exterior designed by world-renowned industrial designer Raymond Loewy and produced in Gahanna by the Claycraft Mining & Brick Company. The store became Macy’s in 2005. When the building was demolished in 2021 for the Bob Crane Community Center, great care was taken to salvage the blue bricks for posterity.
