The building was built in the Richardsonian Romanesque style in 1893, having been designed by prolific Columbus architect David Riebel.

Avondale Elementary School was built at a time of significant population growth in Columbus.

[1] The Avondale school was built from 1892 to 1893, toward the end of popularity for the Richardsonian Romanesque architectural style.

[1] The building was designed by prolific Columbus-area architect David Riebel.

They are made of brick, with contrasting stone trim in its window arches and frames, as well as in its belt courses and copings.