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: Chic Harley – the unsung hero of Columbus who had a hand in shaping OSU football
A great deal of this current History Lesson can be attributed to my friend Jim Flynn. He sent me an e-mail on September 12...
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History Lesson: The history of Columbus’ most famed ‘lost’ restaurant – The Kahiki
Many restaurants that have their roots in Columbus have made significant contributions to American culture. Marzetti's salad dressing is the offshoot of a popular...
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History Lesson: A Columbus Olympian’s affair ends in murder
With the Olympics now over and OSU about to begin Fall Semester, I think it is finally time to write about Columbus’ most infamous...
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History Lesson: The growth of Nationwide Children’s Hospital
On Sunday June 10th, Nationwide Children’s Hospital will host a community-wide celebration and will officially open the new wing on June 20!According to U.S....
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History Lesson: A Royal Wedding in Columbus
On May 16, 1871 Amelia May Parsons – daughter of wealthy Columbus State legislator George McClellan Parsons, married Prince Ernst Manderup Alexander zu Lynar...
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History Lesson: Mount Carmel East Hospital turns 40
Happy Birthday to Mount Carmel East Hospital which turns 40 years old today and like most stories of Columbus, this one has its roots...
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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...
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Nominees for 2013 Arch Award Selected
ColumbusUnderground.com and the Columbus Historical Society are pleased to...