Mathias Armbruster
Mathias Armbruster was born in Wurtenburg Germany in 1839 and came to the U.S.A. in 1858. He operated Armbruster Scenic Studios in Columbus—he painted scenic theatrical stage sets. Armbruster purchased the area around what is now known as Walhalla Ravine, and converted Clinton Chapel at 3100 North High Street into his private residence. His son Albert’s house was just north of Mathias’ home, where the parking lot for Southwick-Good-Fortkamp funeral home now is. Mathias eventually sold most of the acreage to a real estate developer, and helped name the streets after his beloved Wagner Ring Operas.
Mathias died in Columbus in 1920. Here he is shown looking west from the cupola on his roof. (Photo courtesy of Leeann Faust)
In the center, a view of High Street taken from Armbruster’s cupola; Olentangy Park is in the background. (Photo courtesy of Leeann Faust)
The photo on the right shows Albert Armbruster’s house. (Photo courtesy of Leeann Faust)
June 24th, 2009 at 6:02 pm
so,,, Leeann, What was our Grandfather’s name ? I can not remember . All I remember is uncle Albert, Who I met.
Noel
June 26th, 2009 at 7:21 pm
Our grandfather’s name was Emil. He died when my mother was 8 months olsd and yours was 3 years old. When he got sick they moved in with their grandparents at 3100. They lived there until Mathias died. Aunt Elizabeth and Uncle Jack bought the houe and they moved in with Kunt Katie and Uncle Pete until Grandmother married Mr. Cramer.. They both spent a lot of time in the house. In fact that was where my parents first date took place. –Leeann
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:39 am
Very interesting to see the other side of my Great Grandfathers Family.