Archives for "Columbus Historical Society"

Congrats to Steve Fireman, 2011 Arch Award Winner

Congrats to Steve Fireman, 2011 Arch Award Winner

0 Walker / February 20, 2011 2:00 pm

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]

Arch Award Finalists Announced for 2011

3 Walker / February 4, 2011 1:00 pm

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]

Columbus Mega Weekend – Winter 2011 – Vol 5

4 Anne / February 3, 2011 2:00 pm

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]

Seeking Nominations for Columbus Arch Award 2011

11 Walker / January 12, 2011 5:30 pm

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]

Return of Columbus Mega Weekend – Fall 2010 Vol 1

12 Anne / October 7, 2010 2:00 pm

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]

At Home: History in Old Oaks

At Home: History in Old Oaks

7 Anne / September 12, 2010 1:00 pm

When Todd Popp was looking for a home about fourteen years ago, he had been looking for an older home in an established neighborhood in the 100k-120k range. That search originally had him looking around Westgate for the cute, older… [Read More]

2010 Lucas Sullivant Gift Award Winners Announced

2010 Lucas Sullivant Gift Award Winners Announced

2 Walker / January 30, 2010 12:15 pm

The Lucas Sullivant Gift Awards are a recognition of significant local individuals, organizations, and corporations at the Columbus Historical Society’s annual Columbus birthday celebration. This year, the three award winners that will be honored are City Auditor Hugh Dorrian, The… [Read More]

Seeking Nominations for Columbus Arch Award 2010

9 Walker / January 14, 2010 11:30 am

As announced last week, the City of Columbus will be celebrating its 198th Birthday in 2010, and the Columbus Historical Society is throwing a party on February 18th. This party includes the recognition of several “Sullivant Gift Award” winners, who… [Read More]

Columbus Celebrates 198th Birthday in February

Columbus Celebrates 198th Birthday in February

5 Walker / January 7, 2010 8:00 am

On Thursday, February 18th, the Columbus Historical Society will be hosting a cocktail party to celebrate the 198th birthday of the City of Columbus. The event begins at 5:30pm and will be held in the historic T&OC Railroad Station building… [Read More]

Columbus History: The Life of Eddie Rickenbacker

Columbus History: The Life of Eddie Rickenbacker

2 Walker / May 19, 2009 4:41 pm

It is interesting to note that in Columbus, only three buildings are registered on the National Register of Historic Landmarks – the Statehouse, the Ohio Theatre, and the boyhood home of Eddie Rickenbacker at 1376 East Livingston Avenue near Miller… [Read More]

Back to the Future – The Broad Street Boulevard

Back to the Future – The Broad Street Boulevard

15 Submitted News / May 4, 2009 4:30 pm

Photos provided by the Columbus Historical Society Years ago Columbus had what many around the country felt was one of the most beautiful streets in the nation, East Broad Street. The street had a center boulevard which ran from Third… [Read More]

Columbus Historical Society Promotional Video

1 Walker / May 1, 2009 4:30 pm

This video has been up on youtube for a few months, but today was the first time I’ve seen it. Features everything from historical architecture to modern amenities to hometown heroes. Enjoy!