Christmas Corner

In 1931, State Auto’s founder, Bob Pein, began decorating the company’s downtown Columbus, Ohio, headquarters building as a “Christmas gift to the community.” From a rooftop Santa Town with thousands of lights and hundreds of Christmas trees, to the current display which includes a life-sized Nativity scene, State Auto’s Christmas Corner is recognized around the world for its beauty and attention to artistic and historic detail.

We keep the tradition of this simple, heartfelt gesture to continue the original intent of our company’s founder: to spread a bit of good cheer to the people of Columbus. We invite you to help us add to the cheerful spirit of this tradition through your participation in the Christmas Corner Facebook community. We respect the holidays and traditions of all faiths and ask that you do the same. Any content that does not show such respect will be removed.

“I like Christmas. I’ve got a few dollars now, after a rough time as a kid, and I’m going to make Christmas just swell for me and you and for everybody who wants to come out and look at our decorations.” – Bob Pein, State Auto founder