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The Topy Photo Collection: A Look at Postwar Columbus

Explore the Columbus Jewish Historical Society’s collection of images by Herb Topolosky (“Topy”), the leading photographer of Jewish events, organizations and businesses in Columbus during the post-World War II period. The collection includes nearly 350,000 negatives. Photos courtesy of: Columbus Jewish Historical Society, Columbus Metropolitan Library, Grandview Heights Public Library, Joel & Sheldon Topolosky, Mount […]

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Getting Down to Business: Columbus Entrepreneurs

We’re sharing stories of Columbus entrepreneurs, past and present. Meet the leading photographer of Jewish culture in Columbus during the post-World War II period, the entrepreneurs behind a popular paletas business and a family that’s specialized in flowers since the mid-20th century. Photos courtesy of: Columbus Jewish Historical Society, Columbus Metropolitan Library, Grandview Heights Public […]

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Columbus Entrepreneurs Preview

Next time, we’ll share stories of Columbus entrepreneurs, past and present. Meet the leading photographer of Jewish culture in Columbus during the post-World War II period, the entrepreneurs behind a popular paletas business and a family that’s specialized in flowers since the mid-20th century. Watch at 8:30pm Thursday, May 17 on WOSU TV!

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Signs of the Times: Columbus Sign Co.

Since 1911, Columbus Sign Co. has created and preserved some of the most iconic images in Columbus. See how they’ve shaped the face of the city for over a century. Photos: Courtesy of Columbus Sign Co., Columbus Metropolitan Library and the Lazarus family

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Extended Web Exclusive: Milo-Grogan Oral History Interviews

As part of a Milo-Grogan oral history project, Fort Hayes High School students recently interviewed former residents of Columbus’ Milo-Grogan neighborhood. With guidance from Doreen Uhas Sauer, education outreach coordinator for Columbus Landmarks, the student group has uncovered Milo-Grogan history and preserved it. This week’s episode of Columbus Neighborhoods is dedicated to the project and includes highlights […]

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