Tag Archives: central ohio
Driving with Darbee: Slate Run Living Historical Farm
Architectural Historian Jeff Darbee visits the Slate Run Living Historical Farm in Canal Winchester to find out what farm life was like back in the mid-1800s. Photos courtesy of: Clintonville Historical Society, Columbus Metropolitan Library, Ohio History Connection, OSU Archives
The History of LifeCare Alliance
LifeCare Alliance was established in 1898 as the Instructive District Nursing Association, and it’s the oldest visiting nurse association in the state. CEO and President Chuck Gehring talks about the organization’s history and mission in an interview at Carrie’s Cafe, a restaurant for seniors and low-income residents operated by LifeCare Alliance. Photos: LifeCare Alliance, Ohio […]
The Christopher Inn
Look! Up in the sky! It’s a cylinder! The Christopher Inn was a distinctive, prominent example of mid-century modern architecture. Built in 1963 and demolished 25 years later, it’s still fondly regarded by those who remember it in the city’s skyline. Photos courtesy of: Sarah Karlsberger, Grandview Heights Public Library, Columbus Dispatch, Columbus Metropolitan Library, […]
Rail Fans
People of various ages and backgrounds are drawn trackside, where they gather to watch trains speeding along the mainline. Photos: Brandon Townley, Stu Nicholson, Ian Worthington
Ancient Connections
Oklahoma Native American tribes come to Ohio to reconnect with the past. Discover the history of Clintonville’s Adena Mounds. Plus, learn about a storytelling artifact and Circleville’s connection with the Hopewell culture. Photos: Courtesy Ohio History Connection / Aerial video: Shawn Rames