Victorian Village
The stylish Victorian Village is bordered by Goodale Avenue to the south, North Street to the east, West Fifth Avenue to the north, and Harrison and Neil Avenues to the west.
With easy access to the Short North, Arena District, and The
Ohio State University, Victorian Village is a fun area with a lot to offer.
Residents and visitors can select from a variety of restaurants, parks, and
shopping options that line the streets. With access to Goodale Park, visitors
can enjoy strolling about to coffee shops, cafés, and other local stores. Lovers
of architecture will enjoy landmarks such as the Cocoa Manor and Sells’ House
which are preserved in the area still today.
Historical, Victorian homes and modern housing make up the housing portfolio in
the neighborhood. Visit
Metro-Rentals to explore.
With its well preserved style, you might wonder where Victorian Village got its
start. William Neil purchased 300 acres of farmland just north of Downtown in
1827; the land we know as Victorian Village today. Neil Avenue was developed by
Mr. Neil as a road to his farmlands—after his death the land was divided amongst
his heirs. The Southern portion of his land developed and became Victorian
Village. The Olentangy Industrial Cluster developed and aided in the success of
the area as manufacturing grew as a result. By 1879 Streetcars filled Victorian
Village connecting it to surrounding neighborhoods—Neil Avenue became a major
north-south route. Select property became reserved for large homes between 1888
and 1902 as housing demands raised. In 1920 automobiles became the new trend and
people and businesses moved further away from central Columbus, thus causing the
decline of Victorian Village. By 1970 interest was renewed in the neighborhood
following the success of German Village. The Victorian Village Commission began
restoring the area, and it became established as a historic district in 1973 by
the City of Columbus. Stay connected to the growth of Victorian Village by
visiting the following
link.
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