Archives for "historical"

Landscape Master Plan Unveiled for Green Lawn Abbey

Landscape Master Plan Unveiled for Green Lawn Abbey

3 Anne / June 21, 2011 11:00 am

At their annual Open House on Memorial Day, the Green Lawn Abbey Preservation Association, informally known as the Friends of Green Lawn Abbey, unveiled the Master Plan for the Landscaping around the Abbey. The Landscape Plan is a collaborative effort… [Read More]

GCAC Presents: War Seen Through the Artist’s Lens

GCAC Presents: War Seen Through the Artist’s Lens

0 Lauren Emond / January 13, 2011 10:00 am

The City of Upper Arlington’s Cultural Arts Division is pleased to present Art, Documentary, and Propaganda in Wartime China: The Photography of Sha Fei on display January 5-26, 2011 in the Concourse Gallery. The exhibition, containing 39 of Sha Fei’s… [Read More]

CMA Reopens Renovated Historical Section

CMA Reopens Renovated Historical Section

3 Anne / December 29, 2010 8:00 am

After nearly a year of renovations, the Columbus Museum of Art is reopening its 1931 Italian Renaissance Revival building. The Elizabeth M. and Richard M. Ross Building renovations began on October 12, 2009 and include: the transformation of Derby Court,… [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]

At Home: German Village Restoration

At Home: German Village Restoration

30 Anne / June 6, 2010 1:00 pm

This month we explore a beautiful and meticulous renovation in German Village. When John Napier’s wife decided to move here for work, they decided they also wanted to buy a house in German Village. John says, “we never really considered… [Read More]

AIA Columbus 2009 Honor Award Winners

AIA Columbus 2009 Honor Award Winners

3 Walker / November 6, 2009 8:30 am

Photo by Feinknopf Photography Each year, the Columbus Chapter of the American Institute of Architects recognizes outstanding design capabilities of local architects with their annual Honor Awards program. The 2009 winners have just been announced this morning, and include NBBJ,… [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!

Dispatch Launches Columbus History Blog

Dispatch Launches Columbus History Blog

11 Walker / April 24, 2009 1:15 pm

Last week the Dispatch launched a new blog on their website titled A Look Back, in which several Dispatch librarians (Amy Disch, Linda Deitch, Susan Stonick and Julie Albert) showcase some interesting historical bits of information and photographs found in… [Read More]

18 Historic Ohio Sites, Museums Could Close

18 Historic Ohio Sites, Museums Could Close

3 Walker / March 6, 2009 10:52 am

Press Release: Ohio Historical Society Seeks Additional State Support, Local Management Partners To Keep Historic Sites Open Yesterday, Executive Director and CEO Bill Laidlaw of the Ohio Historical Society reported to the Higher Education Subcommittee of the Ohio House of… [Read More]

Westin Completes Multi-Million-Dollar Renovation

Westin Completes Multi-Million-Dollar Renovation

13 Walker / December 23, 2008 3:16 pm

The Westin Columbus (also still sometimes referred to as The Great Southern Hotel) just completed almost $10 million in renovations to the lobby, guest rooms, ballroom, and restaurant. Much of the architectural restoration work was completed by hand and required… [Read More]

OSU’s Lord and Brown Halls to be Demolished

110 MarkedByTemerity / August 6, 2008 10:42 pm

  Fabulouslyinthecity.com wrote Lord Hall: Say Your Prayers.  Wednesday, August 6, 2008 The Ohio State University was recently faced with a “tough” decision: to repolish or demolish. Well, that was easy. BOMB THE SUCKER! Lord Hall and Brown Hall are… [Read More]