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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
Driving with Darbee: Age of Steam Roundhouse
A railroad roundhouse in Sugarcreek, Ohio, pays homage to what’s considered the golden age of railroading. Architectural historian Jeff Darbee explores in this edition of Driving with Darbee.
Notable Women of Columbus: Aminah Robinson
Aminah Robinson was an artist who focused on themes of African spirits and humanity through her work. Her art took many forms, from drawings and sculpture to meticulously adorned fabrics. Robinson attended the Columbus Art School and The Ohio State University. In 1990, she was the first living artist to have a solo show at […]
Notable Women of Columbus: Jerrie Mock
Jerrie Mock became the first woman to fly solo around the world in 1964, in her single-engine Cessna 180 plane, the “Spirit of Columbus.” Her journey began at Port Columbus International Airport on March 19 and took 29 days. She attended The Ohio State University for aeronautical engineering and lived in Bexley.
Notable Women of Columbus: Evangeline Reams
Evangeline Reams was a social worker who served as superintendent of the Gilead Social Training School for Delinquent Women. Reams founded the Friends Rescue Home.