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All 14 Presidents of Ohio State have lived in a residence sponsored by the University.
The Rickley House, which was located at 15th and High Street, was the first place OSU Presidents called home. It was a 7,200 square foot home which belonged to William Neil who owned the property in which Ohio State was built on. J.J. Rickley bought the home from Neil and sold it to Ohio State in 1871.
President Thompson moved out of the residence in the 1920’s after High Street grew busier.