Photo of the Week: Columbus, Indiana

The Second Street Bridge in Columbus, Indiana, was built in 1999 and is the first of its kind in America. Designed by J. Muller International, it is a cable-stayed bridge and offers a spectacular view of two striking Columbus structures: the Bartholomew County Courthouse and the tower of First Christian Church.

When you think of incredible architecture, big cities like San Francisco, Boston and Washington, D.C., might come to mind. But Columbus, a city with 40,000 residents, ranks right up alongside those metropolises for its innovative modern design, according to the American Institute of Architects. Since the mid-1940s, renowned architects such as I.M. Pei, Richard Meier, Robert Venturi, Eliel and Eero Saarinen and left their marks on Columbus. Throughout the city, more than 70 buildings and pieces of public art are stand-out examples of fine modern architecture.

Most of Columbus’ downtown is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The city is home to six National Historic Landmarks: First Baptist Church, First Christian Church, Irwin Union (First Financial) Bank, home of J. Irwin and Xenia Miller, Mabel McDowell School and North Christian Church.

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Photo courtesy of Columbus Visitors Center