The Fascinating History of Wonder Bread Lofts

2019 December, 17

As this decade comes to a close, we look back on the history of Columbus — how our great city has grown, how it has changed, and the history that has shaped the Capital City throughout the years. As for us here at Lykens Companies, one of our proudest accomplishments of the decade has certainly … » Learn More about The Fascinating History of Wonder Bread Lofts

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The Garden Theater in the Short North is Showing “West Side Story” Until Nov 17!

2019 October, 22

The Short North Stage just opened their 2019-2020 season with one of the most classic, beloved musicals in theater history. West Side Story is playing at the Garden Theater until November 17th, and according to Short North Stage, this production “features a cast of 35 actors and an orchestra of 10, which are both record … » Learn More about The Garden Theater in the Short North is Showing “West Side Story” Until Nov 17!

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The 3 Bars & 9 Restaurants Next Door: How Budd Dairy Food Hall is a Walkability Revolution for Columbus Apartments

2019 September, 27

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Walkability has become the gold standard for apartment life in Columbus, and it’s not hard to see why. As commute times continue to rise and traffic becomes more congested, people are interested in spending less time in their cars, and more time exercising, participating in hobbies, and being with friends and family.  Our newest apartments … » Learn More about The 3 Bars & 9 Restaurants Next Door: How Budd Dairy Food Hall is a Walkability Revolution for Columbus Apartments

Our most historical units ever? Meet 1374 East Broad Street.

2018 March, 19

Leasing now, 1374 East Broad Street is another set of four townhomes, but instead of building new units like we did in Italian Village, we’ve opted to restore an already existing property in the heart of the iconic Olde Towne East. This 1950s build has all the charm and aesthetic that you’d expect with the livability and spaciousness that you didn’t. Located in Columbus, Ohio, Lykens Companies serves Columbus, Ohio's urban core with an eye toward historical preservation and restoration. We are deeply involved in the Short North, Victorian Village, Italian Village, Olde Towne East, and Weiland Park communities.

In this blog, all photos were taken by Matthew Garsky (@matthewgarsky). It’s no secret that Lykens Companies is obsessed with finding Columbus’s most beautiful historic buildings and revitalizing them into the most unique rental properties on the market. In 2018 alone, we’ve already announced our plans to turn Budd Dairy into an incredible office space and a … » Learn More about Our most historical units ever? Meet 1374 East Broad Street.