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.
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On the Canal!
See how locks at Groveport and Lockbourne have been preserved, and learn about the feeder canal that connected Columbus to…Read More -
Preservation DIY
The experts over at the Ohio History Connection share preservation techniques for collectibles including; Digital photos, Family heirlooms, and Wedding…Read More -
Celebrating Women
Suffragist and abolitionist Frances Ellen Harper Watkins; architect Florence Kenyon Hayden Rector; the women behind LifeCare Alliance; a family of…Read More -
Southbound!
Visit the iconic former company town of Haydensville. Learn about the unique history of Rendville — and the artists who work…Read More
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Preserving the Locks: Groveport and Lockbourne
Architectural historian Jeff Darbee visits canal locks in Groveport and Lockbourne, which have been preserved to honor the history of…Read More -
Curious Cbus: Canal Feeders and Transported Goods
Curious Cbus answers a question from a viewer, “When was the canal feeder to Columbus in use, and what were…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 -
DIY Wedding Dress Preservation
Wedding dress preservation is big business, with a high price tag for each dress. Find out how easy it is…Read More -
How To Organize and Preserve Digital Photo Collections
If you’re like me, you take photos every day, in just about every situation. It’s estimated that 1.3 trillion photographs…Read More -
Marion Union Station
Architectural historian Jeff Darbee visits the historic Marion Union Station, which has been preserved to honor local railroad history.Read More -
Plain City Family Ties
Plain City is on the verge of big changes as urban growth from Dublin pushes their way. Many of the…Read More -
Curious Cbus: Gahanna's Name Origin
Curious Cbus answers the question, “Is the city of Gahanna really named after hell?” Photos courtesy: Columbus Metropolitan Library, Franklin…Read More -
From the Vault: Velma West
Discover the story of Velma West, one of the most notorious murderers in Ohio, and her days on the lam.…Read More
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Capturing History Preview
Explore the Columbus Jewish Historical Society’s collection of revealing images by commercial photographer Herb Topy. Plus, the discovery of glass…Read More -
On the Canal! Preview
See how locks at Groveport and Lockbourne have been preserved, and learn about the feeder canal that connected Columbus to…Read More -
Preservation DIY Preview
The experts over at the Ohio History Connection share preservation techniques for collectibles including; Digital photos, Family heirlooms, and Wedding…Read More -
Up North Preview
Explore the history of Plain City, visit Marion Union Station with architectural historian Jeff Darbee, and owner Kamal Boulos tells…Read More -
Celebrating Women Preview
We’re highlighting some of our stories that “Celebrate Women in Central Ohio, including suffragist and abolitionist Frances Ellen Harper Watkins,…Read More -
Southbound! Preview
Visit the iconic former company town of Haydensville. Learn about the unique history of Rendville — and the artists who work…Read More -
We Made That! Preview
Visit the American Whistle Factory in Worthington. Join the hunt for the legendary Bucyrus Bratwurst. And hit the bulls-eye with…Read More -
In The Air Preview
How Central Ohio has contributed to the advancement of aviation; including the history of John Glenn Columbus International Airport and…Read More -
Architects Preview
Getting around the Christopher Inn and how that space in downtown Columbus has changed over time. Also, how the Ohio…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
