Doug Motz
Doug Motz is the author of four books covering Columbus History and is a Past President of the Columbus Historical Society (CHS). He has led local history tours for CBUS City Adventures, CHS and Leadership Columbus, as well as the Columbus Landmarks Foundation. He lives in the Berwick neighborhood of Columbus with his husband Todd Popp and enjoys spending time in their tiki-themed basement hideaway known as Shipwreck Shirley’s.
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History Lesson: AIU & The LeVeque Tower Pt. 2
When we last read about the ‘AIU,’ in July,...
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History Lesson: The Ohio State Fair Butter Cow
Happy 2023 Ohio State Fair! From its humble beginnings...
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History Lesson: Columbus’ First 1,000 Room Hotel – The Deshler-Wallick
With a new year comes a retooled version of...
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History Lesson: Celebrating the history of the Jai Lai restaurant
Columbus was recently “noticed” by Forbes Travel guides as being a secret food city and the coffee lovers website Sprudge.com just proclaimed our fair...
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History Lesson: The Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum
One of Columbus’ most well hidden treasures is about to have a re-launch that should make it as well known locally as it is...
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History Lesson: Happy Columbus Day
Happy Columbus Day! As the largest city in the United States named after Italian explorer, Christopher Columbus, it should come as no surprise that...
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Candice Watkins receives fourth annual Arch Award
The 4th annual Arch Award winner was announced last Thursday at the Columbus Historical Society's Savor the City Gala. Candice Watkins was chosen as...
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Nominees for 2013 Arch Award Selected
ColumbusUnderground.com and the Columbus Historical Society are pleased to announce the nominees for the 4th annual ARCH Award. This honor is annually bestowed to...
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History Lesson: Icons of the Ohio State Fair
The Ohio State Fair is now in full swing and there is seemingly something for everyone. For the foodie, there is Honey tasting from...
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History Lesson: The Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum
One of Columbus’ most well hidden treasures is about...
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Candice Watkins receives fourth annual Arch Award
The 4th annual Arch Award winner was announced last...
Metro
Nominees for 2013 Arch Award Selected
ColumbusUnderground.com and the Columbus Historical Society are pleased to...