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Chicago Avenue School, 40 N Chicago Ave in 1916

It opened in September, 1898. In 1916, it had 12 teachers and 430 pupils, and the principal was Ada Stephens. Columbus School News, June 9, 1916, p. 9.

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Franklinton Post Office,72 S Gift St,was organized July 1,1803 and discontinued October 20,1834

Franklinton Post Office was organized July 1, 1803 and discontinued October 20, 1834. Built in 1807 by David Deardurff. Added to Columbus Register of Historic Properties 9/17/2001. See also: Columbus City Bulletin 9/22/2001 p. 1817; Columbus Dispatch 4/25/1992 p.1. Source: Historic Landmarks of Columbus and Franklin County, OH 929.309771 F83 F83181h, p. 10.

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Flood of 1913 Rescue Boat

A rescue boat travels along Broad Street during the devastating flood of 1913. Photo by Baker Art Gallery.

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Godman Shoe Factory, 347 West Broad Street in 1901

The Book of Ohio OH 977.1 B724, volume 4, page 945

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J Q Hartsough Co, 1240 W Broad St in 1910

Source: Barbara Clark photo for 1993 Columbus Day Photo Contest

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