Captain Edward V. Rickenbacker House, Columbus

Name: Captain Edward V. Rickenbacker House
Address: Columbus, United States

#90 among attractions in Columbus

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The Edward V. Rickenbacker House is a historic house in the Driving Park neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio. Built in 1895, it was the childhood home of Eddie Rickenbacker, who at various times in his life was a flying ace, Medal of Honor recipient, race car driver and a pioneer in air transportation. The house was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1976. ()

Built: 1895 (129 years ago)Elevation: 778 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 39°56'59"N, 82°57'44"W

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South Columbus (Driving Park)Columbus United States

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Captain Edward V. Rickenbacker House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Franklin Park Conservatory, Lincoln Theatre, William H. Thomas Gallery, Broad Street Christian Church.

1.2 miN
Botanical garden, Park, Art gallery
Franklin Park Conservatory, Columbus
32 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Columbus, Ohio, the Franklin Park Conservatory is a verdant oasis that offers a unique blend of horticulture and art. This botanical landmark, set within the sprawling greenery of Franklin Park, provides an enriching experience for visitors of...
1.6 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Lincoln Theatre, Columbus
40 min walk • The Lincoln Theatre is a 582-seat performing arts venue located at 769 E. Long Street in the King-Lincoln Bronzeville neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio. The theater is owned by the City of Columbus under the auspices of the Lincoln Theatre Association. Operation of the facility is managed by CAPA.
0.8 miN
Museum
William H. Thomas Gallery, Columbus
20 min walk • The William H. Thomas Gallery, affectionately known as "The Gallery in the Hood," is one of the oldest continuously operated black-owned independent art galleries in the United States, located in Olde Towne East, Columbus, Ohio.
1.2 miNW
Church
Broad Street Christian Church, Columbus
31 min walk • Broad Street Christian Church is a historic church building on the near east side of Columbus, Ohio, United States. The edifice was constructed in an exclusive residential neighborhood at the beginning of the twentieth century, and it has been designated a historic site.
0.5 miE
Neighbourhood
Driving Park, Columbus
12 min walk • Driving Park is an urban residential area on the Near East Side of Columbus, Ohio just south of Interstate 70. Mainly a middle-class, predominantly African American neighborhood, Driving Park and its surrounding neighborhoods consist of an area of 17,730 residents.
1.2 miNW
Colonial revival architecture
Hanna House, Columbus
32 min walk • The Hanna House is a historic house in Columbus, Ohio, United States. The house was built in 1900 and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. The building and its carriage house were built for James B. Hanna, president and co-founder of the Hanna Paint Company.
1.2 miNW
Neoclassical architecture
Scofield-Sanor House, Columbus
32 min walk • The Scofield-Sanor House is a historic house in Columbus, Ohio, United States. The house was built in 1899 and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.
1.3 miNW
Colonial revival architecture
Heyne-Zimmerman House, Columbus
32 min walk • The Heyne-Zimmerman House is a historic house in Columbus, Ohio, United States. The house was built c. 1912 and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.
0.7 miW
Neighbourhood
Southern Orchards, Columbus
18 min walk • Southern Orchards is an established neighborhood on the near south side of Columbus, Ohio. It is located immediately southeast of downtown and is the 23rd most walkable neighborhood in Columbus with 3,538 residents.
~1580 ftNW
Neighbourhood
Old Oaks Historic District, Columbus
8 min walk • Old Oaks Historic District, or Old Oaks, is a neighborhood just south and east of downtown Columbus, Ohio and is an example of a streetcar suburb in the city.
0.9 miN
Neighbourhood
Columbus Near East Side District, Columbus
24 min walk • The Columbus Near East Side District is a historic district in the Near East Side of Columbus, Ohio. The site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. A portion of the district, the Bryden Road District, was added to the Columbus Register of Historic Properties in 1990.

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Which popular attractions are close to Captain Edward V. Rickenbacker House?

Nearby attractions include Old Oaks Historic District, Columbus (8 min walk), Driving Park, Columbus (12 min walk), Southern Orchards, Columbus (18 min walk), William H. Thomas Gallery, Columbus (20 min walk).

How to get to Captain Edward V. Rickenbacker House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Captain Edward V. Rickenbacker House:

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E Livingston Ave & Lockbourne Rd • Lines: 1 (2 min walk)