Navigating The Fort

Some signs are more important than others! Scroll down to see all of the new entry wall…

One big reason why it’s hard to find your way at The Fort: our buildings were erected as needed, creating a maze of sorts. The first building—now known as the back half of 2050, and 2060 South High—was built in 1895. Building #2 was built the same year, but it would be 15 years until the next building happened. You know that one as 2000 South High, which was used by Seagrave for ‘final decorating,’ engineering and administration. See the image below for more info about our historical evolution.

Our present reality: it’s hard to move easily between buildings. But we’re working on that…

First, we appreciate your patience as we plan renovations. We’ve partnered with architects and other experts to expand The Fort, yet retain the historical legacy of our site. Plans have been drawn, and the City of Columbus has given us the green light to proceed. It’s a big project, to say the least. And it will take time. Critical to the project is helping you navigate our campus, from the parking lot to the quiet ‘back alley’ that leads to our courtyard. Below is one immediate, small step to help, just finished for the entry at 2000 South Wall. The wall (shown below) was—like many projects here—a team effort of Fort tenants:

Brand design, layout and hand lettering: Dylan Menges, Menges Design
Industrial design, hardware specification and production: Courtland Hendershot, Fortner
Name plates custom cut and drilled by Roof Die Tool & Machine
Vinyl production: Matchbox LTD
Production and painting: Vincent Dowdell
Plants by STUMP

Additional production by Redi Quik

Stay tuned for more updates about our renovation!

The entry wall at 2000 South High