Landmark Columbus Foundation cares for, celebrates, and advances the cultural heritage of Columbus, Indiana.

To fulfill its mission, LCF directs two locally-engaged and globally-connected programs that are interwoven in their impact and networks: Exhibit Columbus and Columbus Design Institute.

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American Modern: Architecture, Community, Columbus, Indiana, First Christian Church by Iwan Baan

American Modern: Architecture, Community, Columbus, Indiana
Pre-order now!
Publication available July 24, 2024

American Modern is the first in-depth publication about Columbus, Indiana, that demonstrates the unique convergence of civic, industrial, and social forces that produced the preeminent laboratory of architectural modernism in the country.

With words by Matt Shaw, Photography by Iwan Baan, and Design by Studio Lin, this publication is published with The Moncelli Press.

Progressive Preservation Talks Schools Edition by Hadley Fruits

Progressive Preservation Talks Schools Edition: Northside Middle School with Glenda Winders
Wednesday, April 10
Columbus Area Visitors Center
6:30 pm

This Progressive Preservation Talk with Glenda Winders will feature information about the historic Northside Middle School, which was designed by Harry Weese and completed in 1961. The school's addition was made in 1992 by Leers Weinzapfel & Associates. In a public discussion, Winders, a Columbus-based writer, will share her work researching the school and archives.

April 19, 2024 at The Commons
April 20, 2024 at The Crump Theater

The music festival and fundraiser is back this year with two days and two locations! Check out the HutchFest website for official bands, tickets, and information on becoming a sponsor.

This event will raise funds for Landmark Columbus Foundation, The Crump Theater, and Miller House and Garden. Learn more here.

We’ve launched a new Instagram account to document all that we’re doing in addition to our most visible program, @exhibitcolumbus. Please like, share, and contribute.

Two special acknowledgements: to Landmark Columbus Foundation photographer, Hadley Fruits, and his fifteen year documentation of Columbus, Indiana, and to creative intern, Beatriz Santana, for trying new, fun ways to communicate about our work using social media.