Devon Triangle Civic Association

Devon Triangle Civic Association

Our History

The HIDDEN TREASURE
Some time ago this area was known as the BZarks. The hidden treasure of the city of Columbus. A small population of nearly 800 homes and businesses combined.Now renamed Devon Triangle.
The Triangle was developed sometime around the late 90's when the construction of 670 was developed. The interstate left a triangle shaped piece of land that included homes and small businesses that have been here nearly since the 1920's. Located near the center of the city, you can travel to the far side of town in only 15 minutes. We like to call it "Devon, The Nearest, Faraway Place".
The BZarks as it were called, was a bottomless dump yard that trucks traveled in and out carrying gravel, dirt, sand, and garbage. Manufacturing has been here in the area since World War II.

OUR HISTORICAL PLACES
After World War II, a colony of small brick homes had been built. These homes were soon housed by African-Americans who were veterans from World War II.
See the Columbus Dispatch archives for an article on the veteran houses in the BZarks. This area on Taylor and Leonard back in the late 1940's early 50's had a slaughterhouse situated there and was torn down. These soldiers were living at the Lockbourne Base(now called Rickenbecker Air Base)and it is said to have Tuskeegee Airmen living in that group of soldiers as well.

This project is being researched further to disclose the names of the soldiers, and if any of the tuskeegee airmen were located at the original Lockbourne base and in Devon Triangle.

Research done in the city Map Room does show the small brick homes located on Old Leonard and E. Fifth avenue were called the George Washington Carver district.

By conducting a business land search, it was also discovered that just off Taylor Avenue in the Devon Sub-division, was located one of the best BBQ places in the city of Columbus. It was called JAY-VAN'S BBQ. Some residents still remember the smell of Jay-Van's sauce!!!!.
The "CHERRY CLUB", as it was called back in the 1960's was the hottest neighborhood spot. It still stands today and is owned and operated by Pam Watson. PAM'S BAR,(it's new name) opened for business on July 8, 1988 and is still the neighborhood bar.
Although times have changed, Devon Triangle still have its friendly, peaceful and quiet neighbors. There is a sense of community and Pride that still lives here.

Surrounding AREA
Just to the North of Devon is American Addition subdivision across the bridge. Near 20th avenue was another historical stomping ground for gathering for a cold brew. It was called My Mary's Inn.
We were told from survivors of the era, that Italian contractor's were down in the Devon Triangle area right near where Mally Gal's bar sits today.
Further to the left and South of fifth avenue, just near the tracks of the Norfolk & Southern Railroad sat the dump yard and has been there forever.

About Our Association

The Devon Triangle Civic Association "DTCA" was organized by resident Linda Stubbs in 2004. When contractors and builders came in taking over vacant lots and restructuring homes that didn't fit with customary homes, it became a concern of hers.
When she asked a developer, "why are you changing the parking, not putting in sidewalks to the new builds, etc.?, she was simply told,
"we can do whatever we want when you don't have a civic association".
That made Ms. Stubbs curious and yet very frustrated. Although the new homes made a vast improvement to the neighborhood, the neighbors didn't have a voice as to what they wanted or liked. Ms. Stubbs sat out on a mission to get a civic started and has been successful in her endeavors with little community support.

About our association

The HIDDEN TREASURE

Some time ago this area was known as the BZarks. The hidden treasure of the city of Columbus. A small population of nearly 800 homes and businesses combined. Now renamed as Devon Triangle. Our boundaries are:
N- centerline of 5th ave
S- I-670
E- Leonard & Norfolk & Southern RxR
W -Conrail Railroad
The Triangle was developed sometime around the late 90's when the construction of I-670 was developed. The interstate development left a triangle shaped piece of land that included homes and small businesses that have been here nearly since the 1920's.
Located near the center of the city, you can travel to the far side of town in only 15 minutes. We like to call it "Devon, The Nearest, Faraway Place".
The BZarks as it were called, was a bottomless dump yard that trucks traveled in and out carrying gravel, dirt, sand, and garbage. Manufacturing has been here in the area since World War II.

OUR HISTORICAL PLACES

After World War II, a colony of small brick homes had been built. These homes were soon housed by African-Americans who were veterans from World War II.
See the Columbus Dispatch archives for an article on the veteran houses in the BZarks. This area on Taylor and Leonard back in the late 1940's early 50's had a slaughterhouse situated there and was torn down. These soldiers were living at the Lockbourne Base(now called Rickenbecker Air Base)and it is said to have Tuskeegee Airmen living in that group of soldiers as well.

This project is being researched further to disclose the names of the soldiers, and if any of the tuskeegee airmen were located at the original Lockbourne base and in Devon Triangle.

Research done in the city Map Room does show the small brick homes located on Old Leonard and E. Fifth avenue were called the George Washington Carver district.

By conducting a business land search, it was also discovered that just off Taylor Avenue in the Devon Sub-division, was located one of the best BBQ places in the city of Columbus. It was called JAY-VAN'S BBQ. Some residents still remember the smell of Jay-Van's sauce!!!!.
The "CHERRY CLUB", as it was called back in the 1960's was the hottest neighborhood spot. It still stands today and is owned and operated by Pam Watson. PAM'S BAR,(it's new name) opened for business on July 8, 1988 and is still the neighborhood bar.
Although times have changed, Devon Triangle still have its friendly, peaceful and quiet neighbors. There is a sense of community and Pride that still lives here.

Surrounding AREA

Just to the North of Devon is American Addition subdivision across the bridge. Near 20th avenue was another historical stomping ground for gathering for a cold brew. It was called My Mary's Inn.
We were told from survivors of the era, that Italian contractor's were down in the Devon Triangle area right near where Mally Gal's bar sits today.
Further to the left and South of fifth avenue, just near the tracks of the Norfolk & Southern Railroad sat the dump yard and has been there forever.

Email us
devontriangle@yahoo.com

Past Historical Residents

Mr. Boykin
Stacy Belcher
Samaritan Project- Joe Copeland