Journal Capital

We are an independent commercial real estate investment platform built on legacy and powered by partnership.

Founded 1890

30
Years of
real estate investment
$9.0
Billion Dollars
in total project capitalization
200
Investments

Founded by the Wolfe family, we have over 135 years of history across multiple industries. Driven by our institutional knowledge and entrepreneurial spirit, we provide long-term value to our partners, stakeholders, and the community.

About Us

Our Legacy

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Black and white photo of a storefront with a sign reading “WOLFE BROS. REPAIRING WHILE YOU WAIT.” Windows advertise shoe repair services like “HALF SOLEING DONE IN 15 MINUTES” and “REPAIRING NEATLY DONE WELL.”.

Wolfe Bros. storefront, 1891.

Black and white photo of a man in a double-breasted coat and tie, standing in front of a corrugated background, looking slightly to the side with a neutral expression.

Edgar T. Wolfe Sr., 1928.

Black-and-white photo of a historic city street with parked vintage cars and the Ohio State Journal building, featuring a large vertical sign that reads JOURNAL. Nearby are various storefronts and businesses.

The Ohio State Journal building, downtown Columbus, in the late 1930s.

Three men in work uniforms and paper hats operate large rolls of paper in an industrial setting, possibly a printing press or paper mill. One man is adjusting or inspecting the giant roll in the foreground.

Pressmen loading massive rolls of newsprint at The Columbus Dispatch printing plant, 1954.

A group of men in suits examine machinery in an industrial setting while one man reads a newspaper with the headline “Cathie Under Fire.” Bright overhead lights illuminate the tiled room.

Preston Wolfe is in the pressman’s hat at the Columbus Evening Dispatch as new presses run, 1950s.

A man in a white suit hands an envelope to a smiling driver sitting in a car labeled “Columbus Dispatch Advertising Special Delivery” on a city street.

Columbus Dispatch delivery Jeep, 1954.

Our Properties

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Rental Housing

Journal Capital invests in well-located, income-producing housing, including multifamily, build-to-rent, student, and active adult communities.

Aerial view of a modern apartment complex with a large, curvy outdoor swimming pool surrounded by lounge chairs, palm trees, and landscaped gardens. Four-story buildings encircle the pool area.

Industrial

Journal Capital invests in strategic industrial assets fueled by e-commerce, supply chain shifts, and U.S. manufacturing growth.

A modern Cardinal Health warehouse building with a red awning, multiple entrances, and parked vehicles in front under a partly cloudy sky. The address 9560 and Cardinal Health logo are visible on the building.

Long-Horizon Development Strategy

Journal Capital invests in large-scale, mixed-use, and industrial projects through multi-phase strategies that reflect long-term vision and value creation.

Aerial view of a large urban campus with multiple brick buildings, a green lawn, a stadium, and parking structures, surrounded by roads, trees, and residential areas in the background.
A large, vintage baseball scoreboard stands atop a tall metal frame above rooftops in a city. An American flag waves at the top, and the scoreboard displays game information in columns.

Our Commitment to Community

At Journal Capital, a Wolfe Family Company, our roots are deeply planted in the community we serve. We believe that a thriving business goes hand-in-hand with a thriving community, and we are dedicated to being a positive, active force in creating a better future for all.

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