In 2001, as the Griswold house approached the end of its second century as a residence, the combined efforts of the City of Worthington, Owens Construction Company and the Worthington Historical Society saved the home from demolition.
	The Griswold House as it originally appeared.

In a well-publicized undertaking, Owens Construction moved the home from its previous location to 95 East Dublin-Granville Road (State Route 161), roughly one block from Worthington's Village Green.

. Photo of the house moving April, 2002.	Over the long years of its existence, the Griswold house has been moved at least twice. Additions were built in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Both additions were removed in preparation for the move to its new location, stripping the house down to its original historic framework.

The City of Worthington features many restored federal-style homes in its historic district, and the Griswold House is consistent with that style.

A new one-story addition, featuring a spacious master bedroom and bath, has been built in the rear to compliment the renovation's goal of creating a home friendly to senior citizens. The entire building will includes updated fixtures and conveniences, creating a one-floor universal design on the first floor, and two additional bedrooms and a bath upstairs. The house sits on a 10-foot deep basement foundation, ready for a workout room or workshop.

As Bill Owen, owner of Owens Construction says, "This is the ultimate recycling project." The goal is to create a beautiful, comfortable and safe home, while at the same time maximizing usability for all ages.

The Griswold house remodeling was completed in April 2003, in time for the Building Industry Association's Showcase of Remodeled Homes.

Currently, the house is open for weekend tours, daily seminars, and special events to correspond with the Worthington Bicentennial. Given its historic character, the project is a natural extension of the celebration.

Proceeds from tours and events will be donated by Owens Construction to the Worthington community through Partners for Citizenship and Character (PCC). PCC is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting ethics and character, achieved through education in schools and our community. Proceeds from the sale of the house will likewise benefit the PCC, with a portion sent to other involved non-profit groups.

Thank you for visiting the Griswold House. We hope you will join us in celebrating Worthington's 200 years of "Building the Future with Pioneering Spirit." Please feel free to explore the many facets of the renovation project by selecting the categories listed below or in the website's sidebar above and to the left.

 Pictured above is an artist's rendering of the completed
Griswold house renovation.

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