Tag Archives: South Side
Reeb Avenue School
The old Reeb Avenue School is being restored and transformed into a community center as part of the revitalization of the South Side. It is part of a much larger effort, which has seen private donors raise over $5 million.
Seagrave
Seagrave built fire trucks in Columbus from 1900 to 1963, when it moved out of town along with many other manufacturers due to struggling markets.
Crystal Pool
Formerly located on East Markison and South Champion, Crystal Pool was the summer resort of almost everybody on the South Side.
Federal Glass
Established in 1900, Federal Glass would eventually become one of the largest producers of glassware in the U.S. At one point, it processed 500,000 tons of molten glass each day.
Steelton Neighborhood
Rising out of the diverse workforce of the factories was the Steelton Neighborhood. The workers of the factories, regardless of culture or language, called it home.