Ohio State expected to renovate two north dorms, one set to close

Historic OSU dorm to be demolished

While preservation is always appreciated, sometimes repairing a 66 year old dormitory isn’t practical. According to bid documents, Ohio State University is tearing down the 1960s-era dorm tower located at 123 W. Lane Ave. It’s 13 stories and 130,000 square feet, and named Jones Tower. After initially being approved for renovations in 2025, Jones Tower… Source

Ohio State expected to renovate two north dorms, one set to close

Jones Tower is expected to be marked for demolition on Thursday. Credit: Ris Twigg | Lantern File Photo Ohio State would make major changes to north dorms on campus, even demolishing one, under a proposal before the Ohio State Board of Trustees. Taylor and Drackett Towers would go through extensive interior and exterior renovations and Jones Tower would be demolished, as part of a plan the Master Planning and Facilities Committee reviewed and ap…