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Columbus, Wisconsin
Population: 4,093
Located in Columbia County
The architecture of Columbus offers the casual traveler or seasoned student of design an inspirational look into the past. The entire downtown is an historic district on the National Register. What is perhaps even more unusual is that buildings such as the 1892 City Hall, 1916 Park Pavilion and 1912 Carnegie Library all still serve their original purposes.
The 1919 Farmers and Merchants Union Bank is Columbus' greatest claim to fame. Every year architects, students and enthusiasts come to view and photograph the building, one of the last designed by the great Louis Sullivan. The tapestry brick, elaborately decorated with terra cotta ornamentation, is truly something to behold, and the five arched, stained glass windows cast a gorgeous light as the sun is setting. The bank maintains a small museum collection related to its history, and to Sullivan and his works, that is open and free to the public during regular banking hours. Attractions & Events In addition to the Farmers and Merchants Union Bank, which is a national landmark, Columbus offers many historic homes on tree-lined streets. Pick up a local walking tour brochure, and you'll be transported back in time with stories about the buildings and the individuals who made them. A city named Columbus wouldn't be complete without the Christopher Columbus Museum. It features a collection of souvenirs from the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition of Chicago. The museum is conveniently housed in an old canning factory, now the Antique Mall & Museum, which is the largest antique mall in the state. The Antique Shops of Columbus will further delight the avid antiquer with a downtown location as well as antiques for sale displayed in an historic home.
The gently rolling farmland and paved county roads surrounding Columbus make the area excellent for family biking. Pick up a biking map at the Columbus Chamber of Commerce. To see Columbus really celebrate, join the fun of the Red Bud Festival in May. Or attend the Fourth of July activities, which include a parade, carnival and music in Fireman's Park, and a spectacular fireworks display.
If you enjoy collecting or shopping for antiques, you've probably seen one too many antique malls cluttered and disorganized with more than its fair share of junk. That's why it's so refreshing to come across the real thing. The Columbus Antique Mall & Museum is Wisconsin's largest antique mall, where you'll discover 70,000 square feet of antiques neatly presented on retail display shelving. And not only is the Columbus Antique Mall the largest of its kind in Wisconsin, it contains the largest selection of glassware anywhere in the United States. Several annual sales and more than 150 dealers represented mean you'll find just about everything, including wildlife prints and an ample supply of newer collectibles, at a great price. There are more than 13,000 square feet of furniture alone! And just for fun, visit the museum and learn about the nation's first ferris wheel that seated over 2,160 people.
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