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On February 14th, 2012, Columbus will turn 200 and our city is really preparing for a terrific celebration! But even before there was a city laid out on the eastern side of the Scioto River, there was Franklinton nestled in… [Read More]
The City of Columbus will be turning 200 years old on Tuesday, February 14th, and once again we’ll be celebrating the occasion by announcing the annual Arch Award at the Columbus Historical Society’s birthday celebration. This award recognizes an “up and coming” local person… [Read More]
If you’ve always wanted to check out exhibits by The Columbus Historical Society but couldn’t make it to their space on Jefferson Avenue, you can rejoice because they will soon be housed in a permanent gallery space on the first… [Read More]
As a kid born in Columbus and reared in Reynoldsburg in the late 1960s and early 1970s, going Downtown during the holiday season was always a special event. The Sunday after Thanksgiving, my parents would dress my brother, sister and… [Read More]
Happy Birthday to our State House, which on November 15, 2011 will turn 150 years old! I think it is fair to make the argument that without Columbus being designated the Capital of Ohio on February 14, 1812, the development… [Read More]
While the leaves are turning and falling throughout Columbus, the obsession and fervor with the OSU gridiron rises again, like a seasonal scarlet phoenix. Trips, parties, business deals and even weddings are scheduled, postponed and rescheduled depending on what team… [Read More]
With the back-to-school rush now nearly over, there is much I take for granted as a matter of course at the Columbus City Schools. For instance, I take it for granted that the Elementary Schools will have a library from… [Read More]
The Scioto Mile Park opened on Thursday July 7, 2011 and has been receiving rave reviews! While not linked by geography to the Columbus Commons, which opened slightly earlier on May 26, these “sister” parks have added a great deal… [Read More]
Many of us can remember City Center and the ever-changing Rubik’s Cube of shops that began with upscale retailers like Marshall Field’s, Armani Exchange and Henri Bendel but concluded with the likes of the Dollar Store. Some of us –… [Read More]
America…you’re welcome! Have you ever thought of where some things you use every day started? I bet not! We take things for granted sometimes. Is it because we are a nation of instant gratification or have we forgotten where we… [Read More]
The Columbus Historical Society celebrated the 199th Birthday of The City of Columbus on Friday night, and as part of the ceremony, Columbus Underground was on hand to announce and recognize this year’s Award Award recipient. We announced the three… [Read More]
The second annual Arch Award will be presented on Friday, February 18th at the 199th Birthday Party for the City of Columbus. The three finalists for this year’s award include: • Bethia Woolf – Founder of Columbus Food Adventures •… [Read More]
Happy Chinese New Year! Hopefully all of the wintry mix has left us and we can get down to the business of celebrating the weekend. Check out the Columbus Historical Society’s Open House tonight featuring The World’s Greatest Magician. I… [Read More]
The City of Columbus will be celebrating its 199th Birthday in 2011, and the Columbus Historical Society is throwing a party on February 18th. This party includes the recognition of several “Sullivant Gift Award” winners, who are individuals and organizations… [Read More]
Back by popular demand, the Mega Weekend will be continuing! Enjoy! The Columbus Italian Festival is this weekend. Head over on Friday night to see if they break the World’s Largest Meatball record. The Columbus Historical Society is having a… [Read More]
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