Merchant Building Rising from History | Columbus News

Columbus is getting a major urban transformation as the towering 31-story Merchant Building rises downtown—complete with hotel, luxury apartments, and a private rooftop club—while North Market expands alongside it. But beneath the sleek glass facade lies a haunting past: the site was once the North Graveyard, dating back to 1813, requiring archaeologists to uncover dozens of burial shafts before construction began. Developers Gilbane and Edwards are staying tight-lipped for now, though the original 2026 completion date may shift. From cemetery to skyline, this project is rewriting Columbus’s story—one massive, modern structure at a time. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/868abe105154d13b