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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What Local Artifacts Tell Us
Artifacts of all shapes and sizes can preserve history in unique ways. In this episode, we look at a few…Read More -
Asian Americans in Columbus
Asian Americans have migrated to the United States since the 1800s, as employment opportunities became available. In this episode, we…Read More -
Local Crafts
Central Ohio is home to a thriving arts and crafts community. In this episode, we visit with traditional craftsman, along…Read More -
Downtown Columbus
The landscape of Columbus, Ohio, has changed significantly over the last century. In this episode, we look at the iconic…Read More -
Stories From The 19th Century
Throughout the 19th century, many events greatly impacted the entire nation. In this episode, we explore a few of those…Read More
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Sells Circus Diaries
The story of Columbus-based Sells Circus trip to Australia in 1891-1892, as told through a collection of diaries and travelogues…Read More -
Columbus Rice Bowl Restaurant
The Rice Bowl has been on the South Side of Columbus since 1962, but announced it would close in May…Read More -
Far East Restaurant & Yee Family History
Host Charlene Brown interviews Helen Yee about her Grandfather and the Far East Restaurant, one of the first Chinese restaurants…Read More -
Driving with Darbee: Chillicothe's Papermaking History
Historians Jeff Darbee and Nancy Recchie visit Chillicothe and the Mountain House, home of Dard Hunter, who was once the…Read More -
The Story Behind the Pastries at Pistacia Vera
Siblings Spencer Budros and Anne Fletcher share the nutty story behind their French-inspired bakery, Pistacia Vera in German Village.Read More -
Clintonville Yarn Bomber
Under the cover of darkness, the Clintonville Yarn Bomber attaches crocheted art to items throughout the neighborhood.Read More -
From the Vault: 19th-Century Needlework
Take a look at an Ohio History Connection collection of 19th-century needlework done by school-age girls. Photos courtesy of Ohio…Read More -
Columbus Peanut Shoppe: Historic Ohio Food Establishments
In 1936 there were more than 300 Peanut Shoppes across the U.S., but in the 1960's the stores were sold…Read More -
Driving With Darbee: Modern Architecture
Local preservationists Jeff Darbee and Nancy Recchie take a tour of downtown Columbus to look at the skyline and how…Read More
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Our Neighbors To The North Preview
Columbus has hundreds of neighborhoods tucked away inside its boundaries. In this episode, we step outside of Columbus to explore…Read More -
Downtown Columbus Preview
The landscape of Columbus, Ohio, has changed significantly over the last century. In this episode, we look at the iconic…Read More -
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
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Full Documentaries
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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
