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Driving with Darbee: History of Elevator Brewery Building
A passion for billiards made the Botts Bros. bar and The Clock Restaurant the “third house” of the legislators in the Capital City. Scandal, intrigue and innovation pushed the bar to present day as the Elevator Brewery and Draught Haus. Photos courtesy of: Columbus Metropolitan Library, Ohio History Connection
Westgate Mums and Mummies Festival
Learn how the Westgate neighborhood has attracted business and visitors to the area through their Mums and Mummies festival, the Westgate Park mums research program and the neighborhood’s biggest event of the season – Halloween beggars’ night! Videographers: Kenny Sato, Gil Whitney Photos courtesy of: Alan Jazak/Formation Studio
Fall in Central Ohio
We’re celebrating the season with a look at some Central Ohio fall favorites: the Circleville Pumpkin Show, historic taverns and Halloween festivities in Westgate.
Columbus Sports History
We’re exploring early baseball history in Columbus and tennis on the East Side in the 1960s. Plus, we’ll take a look at the Ohio Roller Derby and the historic Berwick Golf Course.
Curious Cbus: Berwick Golf Course
Through our Curious Cbus project, an audience member asked, “Where exactly was Berwick Golf Course, and when did it operate?” Project editor Michael De Bonis shares the results of our investigation on the historic Columbus golf course. What do you want to know about Central Ohio? Ask us at wosu.org/curious Photos courtesy of: The Columbus […]