In this Columbus Neighborhoods special, travel along with local architectural historian Jeff Darbee as he visits iconic buildings and spaces in Central Ohio. Discover the Wagnalls Memorial in Lithopolis (remember your Funk & Wagnalls?), a behind-the-scenes look at water power and 19th-century mill technology at Rock Mill, the Canal Winchester historic railroad depot, the Defense […]
Discover the history of Peter Hayden and the empire he built out of tile and coal, mined in the Hocking Valley and transported to Columbus via rail. Photos courtesy: Hocking County Historical Society, Nyla Vollmer, Bruce Warner, David Meyers, Ohio History Connection, Columbus Metropolitan Library
On this episode, join us for stories from Columbus’ railroad history. Learn about local industry, explore the Canal Winchester Railroad depot, see a currently operating railroad and discover the history of Columbus native Granville T. Woods, who invented dozens of devices that improved railroad safety.
Next time, join us for stories from Columbus’ railroad history. Learn about local industry, explore the Canal Winchester Railroad depot, see a currently operating railroad and discover the history of Columbus native Granville T. Woods, who invented dozens of devices that improved railroad safety. Watch at 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16 on WOSU TV.