Circus House, Historic house in Victorian Village, Columbus, United States.
The Circus House features curved Moorish windows, dramatic rooflines, and red-tile roof covering three stories across 7,414 square feet of living space.
Peter Sells, co-owner of the Sells Brothers Circus, commissioned architect Frank Packard to design this residence, which was completed in 1895.
The house combines High Victorian Gothic, Mission Revival, and French chateau architectural elements, creating a distinct style known as Circus Gothic.
The property includes a carriage house available for short-term rentals and meetings, while the main building remains a private residence.
Round first-floor rooms incorporate brick cornices that mirror circus tent fringes, reflecting the original owner's connection to circus entertainment.
Location: Columbus
Inception: 1895
Architects: Frank Packard
Website: https://web.archive.org/web/20200803120737/http://circushouse.com
GPS coordinates: 39.97716,-83.00935
Latest update: March 3, 2025 05:14
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