Hannah Neil Mission Home was organized May 8, 1866 and opened in the Neville Mansion on Main Street in April, 1868. The first attempt to help homeless children opened in a temporary home on Maple Street April 27, 1858.
Columbus has a great collection of historic homes. As a kid, I was always fascinated by taking walks in various neighborhoods and checking out all the old homes. Here’s some of the great homes–some are still around, some are still memories.