William J. Lhota Building, Office building in downtown Columbus, United States.
The William J. Lhota Building is a ten-story office structure in downtown Columbus with approximately 80,000 square feet of total floor space. Its exterior features buff-colored brick and terra cotta decorative trim that creates a distinctive appearance.
The structure was designed in 1905 by architects McCollum & Dowler with a bank occupying the ground floor and law and insurance offices filling the upper stories. This mixed commercial use reflected the building's role as a business hub for the area.
The building anchors a historic downtown district and is recognized for its role in the area's architectural heritage. It sits among other early 1900s structures that define the character of this part of the city.
The building now serves as headquarters for the Central Ohio Transit Authority and houses transit information services and administrative offices accessible to the public. Visitors can find ticket machines and information kiosks throughout the building for transit planning.
After comprehensive renovations in 2019, the building achieved LEED silver certification for sustainable building practices. The modernization preserved the original exterior while upgrading the interior with contemporary digital systems.
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