South Columbus in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Fred Holdridge and Howard Burns
Photographed by Joel Seewald, October 13, 2019
1. Fred Holdridge and Howard Burns Marker
On this spot, Fred Holdridge and Howard Burns opened Hausfrau Haven in German Village and their hearts to German Villagers. Their energy enveloped those around them and created a movement steeped in civic pride, a sense of community, and a love for downtown living.
Fred and Howard were philanthropists, visionaries and champions of German Village. They were shopkeepers, community activists, bons vivants, movie critics, newspaper columnists, preservationists and world travelers. Their tireless efforts inspired others to get out and do, and German Village has been better for it for decades.
Their achievements are too lengthy to list, but those lucky enough to have known them know that their work came easy to them - they were passionate about German Village and did all they could to make it vibrant, welcoming and unique. They did all of that and more, and so will always have a place in the very heart of German Village.
Erected 2014 by German Village Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work.
Location. 39° 56.797′ N, 82° 59.703′ W.
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Regionally, this marker is in Ohio’s Scioto Valley. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Circa 1870 (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic German Village (within shouting distance of this marker); Circa 1897 (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Circa 1887 (about 500 feet away); Circa 1864 (about 500 feet away); Circa Mid 1888 (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named
Photographed by Joel Seewald, October 13, 2019
2. Fred Holdridge and Howard Burns Marker
View looking toward the northwest at Housefrau Haven in German Village. Marker is on the corner of the building.
Also see . . . Fred Holdridge and Howard Burns. The Legacy Fund website entry (Submitted on September 2, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 27, 2019, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 669 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 27, 2019, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
