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Perhaps most emblematic of lost grandeur was the Clinton Firestone Mansion, constructed in 1887 for the founder of Columbus Buggy Company. It was renowned for its intricate brickwork of unique clay units—an extraordinary example of late 19th-century masonry. After Firestone’s death in 1913, the house briefly served as an office space but was ultimately demolished in 1962, replaced now by a car dealership.
The Joseph Firestone Mansion also faced neglect and eventual demolition in 2008, despite attempts by preservationists. Today, the land remains vacant—a stark reminder of what was lost in the wake of urban expansion.