One of Columbus’ longest-standing small businesses has officially closed up shop. 5th Avenue Floral Co., a beloved florist that’s been serving the community for over 124 years, said goodbye over the weekend, marking the end of an era for local flower lovers.
The family-owned business, tucked along West 5th Avenue in Grandview Heights, shared the news with customers in a heartfelt social media post. “We are saddened to say goodbye,” the announcement read, “but the memories will last forever.” The closure comes as the shop’s longtime owners head into retirement, and hopefully, into plenty of quality time with their grandchildren.
How It All Started
Known for their personal touch, classic arrangements, and deep neighborhood roots, 5th Avenue Floral was more than just a flower shop. It began in 1901 near the banks of the Olentangy River in what’s now Harrison West, with greenhouses and a storefront that supplied homegrown blooms to a growing city.
Known in its early days for homegrown chrysanthemums, roses, and carnations, the business flourished thanks to community support and the company’s impact reached far beyond flower arrangements. In the early 1900s, they donated thousands of plants for city beautification projects and community food efforts, and even provided the floral displays for Columbus’ centennial and a World War I homecoming parade.
Moving to Kenny Road
In 1945, the shop moved to its now-iconic location on Kenny Road, where its red neon sign became a landmark, glowing through nearly 80 years of birthdays, holidays, and just-because bouquets.
In the days leading up to their final deliveries, customers stopped in to say their goodbyes, stock up on sale items, and thank the team for more than a century of blooming memories.
As this chapter ends, the legacy of 5th Avenue Floral Co. lives on, if only in memories, scrapbooks, and wedding albums all around Columbus.
