Ask Rufus: Columbus' raised cottages reflect the town's early role as a cultural crossroad

In examining the historic architecture of Columbus, the earliest houses other than log construction are the vernacular frame and brick raised cottages and the late Federal style houses. Stylistically the oldest surviving houses in Columbus are raised cottages and today’s column will take a look at them.

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