Watch full episodes, segments and previews from the Columbus Neighborhoods weekly series or check out the original 12 Columbus Neighborhoods documentaries that celebrated Columbus’ bicentennial.
Full Episodes
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Little Cities of Black Diamonds
The “Little Cities of Black Diamonds” was a term coined by a newspaperman in the 19th century to describe the…Read More -
Looking To Columbus' Past
Looking to the past often informs the present. In this episode, we explore historic places and events that have helped…Read More -
Ohio History Connection
Ohio History Connection preserves Ohio's history through their museums, historic sites, events, and archives. In this episode, we explore their…Read More -
Columbus Pastimes
Communities all over Ohio have events, festivals and venues that have brought people together over the years. In this episode,…Read More -
Tribute To A Prolific Ohio Historian
Historian Cathy Nelson spent decades educating people all over Ohio about the Underground Railroad. On this episode, we honor her…Read More
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Downtown Columbus Buildings That Stood Before Parking Lots
Nancy Recchie and Randy Black visit downtown Columbus parking lots and share the history of buildings that once stood there,…Read More -
Ohio State Greenhouse Atop A Parking Garage
A hidden gem at Ohio State University, the Biological Sciences Greenhouse, is tucked away on the top floor of the…Read More -
Columbus Metropolitan Library Sesquicentennial
In 1873, the Columbus Metropolitan Library opened with the message “Open to all.” And 150 years later, the library is…Read More -
Preserving Family Heirlooms
Curator Jess Sells at the Ohio History Connection showcases a few examples of family heirlooms and how to care and…Read More -
Ohio State University Traditions of the Past
Every Buckeye knows about cherished traditions such as dotting the “I” or singing “Carmen, Ohio” at the end of a…Read More -
Ohio History Connection Tour
Architectural historian Jeff Darbee visits the Ohio History Connection in Columbus to learn more about the building's history and architectural…Read More -
Hopewell UNESCO World Heritage Site Nomination
For over a decade, the Ohio History Connection and the National Park Service’s Hopewell Culture National Historical Park have worked…Read More -
From the Vault: Erlenbusch Ice Cream Shop
Nearly 150 years ago, Erlenbusch Ice Cream Shop was a popular ice cream parlor on Livingston Ave. While the shop…Read More -
Hot Times Festival
The Hot Times Community Arts & Music Festival is an independent community arts and music festival held in Columbus, Ohio. The…Read More
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Little Cities of Black Diamonds Preview
The “Little Cities of Black Diamonds” was a term coined by a newspaperman in the 19th century to describe the…Read More -
Parking Spaces Preview
Explore a few notable Columbus and Central Ohio structures that existed before parking lots were built in their place.Read More -
Looking To Columbus' Past Preview
Looking to the past often informs the present. In this episode, we explore historic places and events that have helped…Read More -
Ohio History Connection Preview
Ohio History Connection preserves Ohio's history through their museums, historic sites, events, and archives. In this episode, we explore their…Read More -
Columbus Pastimes Preview
Communities all over Ohio have events, festivals and venues that have brought people together over the years. In this episode,…Read More -
Tribute To A Prolific Ohio Historian Preview
Historian Cathy Nelson spent decades educating people all over Ohio about the Underground Railroad. On this episode, we honor her…Read More -
The Connectors Preview
Old buildings have a unique way of connecting the past to the present, whether it’s through their history or architecture.…Read More -
Education Reimagined Preview
Education is a lifelong process and often goes beyond attending school in our formative years. In this episode, we visit…Read More -
Americana In Ohio Preview
Little glimpses of Americana exist all around Ohio. In this episode, we head to a few of those places that…Read More
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Short North
The story of one of the city's most vibrant and exciting neighborhoods includes the tale of the arches, the rise—and…Read More -
German Village
One of the nation's early and most successful urban revitalization campaigns, this charming and vital neighborhood was once home to…Read More -
King Lincoln
At its height in the 1930s, hundreds of people filled the bustling streets of The King-Lincoln District. The nation's top…Read More -
University District
Town meets gown in this urban area encompassing the neighborhoods around The Ohio State University. The Old North was the…Read More -
Downtown and Franklinton
WOSU's Emmy® award-winning series focuses on Franklinton, the frontier settlement on the Scioto River that would anchor a community that…Read More -
Olde Towne East
From the 1890s to the 1920s, Olde Towne East was the place to live in Columbus, where the barons of…Read More -
South Side
Once an industrial powerhouse, the South Side’s “Steel and Glass” heritage is still honored by the people who live there…Read More -
Clintonville
Dating back to Adena earthen mounds, Clintonville has transitioned over the last 200 years from a farming community to a…Read More -
Worthington
The ninth documentary in the Columbus Neighborhoods featured the picture-post card town of Worthington. Watch the complete documentary on WOSU…Read More -
Tri-Village
Although connected through history, Grandview Heights, Marble Cliff and Upper Arlington have evolved into three unique communities; a tribute to…Read More -
New Americans
The immigrant experience not only defined the character of Columbus during its foundation and early growth, but find out how…Read More
