W.H. Jones Mansion, Victorian mansion in Olde Towne East, Columbus, United States

The W.H. Jones Mansion at 731 East Broad Street is a Queen Anne-style house with a corner turret, a third-story ballroom, and a rear carriage house. Its foundation is high ashlar stone, the roof is slate, and the main body is red pressed brick. Jones modeled it after a mansion in Barnesville, Ohio.

William H. Jones, a merchant, built this residence in 1889 and lived there until 1923. The house was constructed during a period of economic expansion in Columbus when wealthy business owners invested in prominent residences.

The mansion reflects the building tastes of wealthy merchants in Columbus and their preference for intricate architectural details. Visitors can observe these design choices in the ornate rooms and exterior decorations.

The property now houses the Columbus Learning Cooperative, which provides alternative education programs and may be accessible for group visits. Visitors interested in seeing the interior should inquire in advance since the building operates as an educational facility.

The local community prevented demolition of the house when a developer wanted to replace it with a fast-food restaurant. This grassroots effort saved an important piece of Columbus architecture from being lost.