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This Ohio Neighborhood Fought to Keep Out a Black Senior Home in 1945
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Special | 1m 19s | Why did the relocation of this seniors home spark a lawsuit in 1940s Ohio? (1m 19s)
You won't believe this drumming marathon!
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Special | 40s | In 1956, Jimmy Rogers set a record by drumming over 80 hours in Columbus. (40s)
Columbus History Secrets Revealed in One Picture!
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Special | 52s | Can you name all three historic Columbus landmarks in this World War I era photo? (52s)
Ohio Hidden Gem: Hartman Rock Garden
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Special | 11m 20s | The Hartman Rock Garden in Springfield features historical landmarks created out of stone. (11m 20s)
Why Did Ohio Keep Changing Its Capital City So Much?
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Special | 1m 17s | See the intriguing history behind why Ohio's capital city frequently relocated in its early years (1m 17s)
The Surprising Reason Liquor Stores Closed Early in Ohio
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Special | 1m 5s | Whiskey and brandy sales soared in Ohio during 1919 due to the state's early ban on liquor sales. (1m 5s)
Caring for History: How Experts Protect Ohio’s Artifacts
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Special | 13m 5s | See how experts preserve Ohio’s history and learn how to care for our own treasures. (13m 5s)
Columbus's Picture-Perfect Neighborhood Had One Terrible Rule
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Special | 1m 5s | 1935 Beechwold deeds used restrictive covenants to ban Black residents in Columbus, Ohio. (1m 5s)
From Train to Plane: Columbus' 1929 Aviation Revolution
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Special | 1m 2s | Columbus was the eastern air terminal for the first coast-to-coast passenger service in 1929. (1m 2s)
B&K Smokehouse: Local Food, Local Roots, Local Community
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Special | 11m 8s | On the east side of Columbus, B&K Smoke House is the "go to" for barbecue lovers all around town. (11m 8s)
Democracy on the Statehouse Lawn
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Special | 1m | A glimpse into a vigil held on the Ohio Statehouse lawn during the Nigerian Civil War. (1m)
Built by Prisoners, Now a Creative Haven: Columbus' Forgotten Arsenal
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Special | 11m 10s | Historic Columbus arsenal turned arts center with studios, galleries and community programs. (11m 10s)
How Did The Doodah Parade Change Columbus Forever?
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Special | 1m 14s | The Doodah Parade started in 1984 as a quirky alternative to the traditional 4th of July parade. (1m 14s)
Preserving Ohio's Natural History
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Special | 10m 37s | See an exclusive tour inside the Ohio History Connection's Natural History Collection vault. (10m 37s)
Did Two Women Really Get Married in 1893?
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Special | 55s | Two women who met in Columbus, Ohio is one of the early instances of gay marriage in the U.S. (55s)
Hidden Treasures From a Magician’s Collection Revealed!
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Special | 3m | Dr. Timothy Moore built a collection of magic items, including tricks and relics from magic greats. (3m)
Zenner House: Vintage Vibes, Modern Moves
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Special | 13m 36s | In Athens, Ohio, a classic Tutor Revival house is now being used as a space for non-profits. (13m 36s)
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Special | 59s | Explore the fascinating story of how the Columbus Zoo secured pandas from China. (59s)
What was WOSU radio station's original call letters?
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Special | 1m 19s | Discover the fascinating history of WOSU and the original call letters for our first radio station. (1m 19s)
A Taste of History: Why Ding Ho is a Columbus Cantonese Legend
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Special | 7m 35s | Ding Ho offers a timeless dining experience that bridges past and present with every bite. (7m 35s)
How Two Teenagers Inspired Call Waiting
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Special | 1m 12s | Call waiting was invented in Columbus after an engineer was unable to call home. (1m 12s)
The Forgotten Grocery Store of Pickerington
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Special | 1m 5s | The moving of a Pickerington, Ohio grocery store is captured in a 1910 photo. (1m 5s)
100 Years in the Sky: The Goodyear Blimp Story
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Special | 27m 6s | Celebrate 100 years of the Goodyear Blimp with an exclusive behind-the-scenes flight. (27m 6s)
Portsmouth's Renaissance: From Historic Hub to Innovation Leader
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Special | 12m 29s | Portsmouth, Ohio blends history and innovation with murals, museums, and a thriving game design hub. (12m 29s)
Columbus Monthly's First Issue 50 Years Later
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Special | 1m 25s | The first issue of Columbus Monthly was published in June 1975 and focused on Victorian Village. (1m 25s)
Columbus's Motorsports Heritage With Bobby Rahal
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Special | 4m 54s | Discover Columbus's rich motorsports history, from grassroots racing to the Columbus 500 and beyond. (4m 54s)
From Post Office to Otie's Tavern: Unveiling Hilliard's History
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Special | 1m 20s | Explore the fascinating history of Hilliard's 1912 post office turned tavern. (1m 20s)
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Special | 11m 45s | Explore Ohio's historic Zoar village and uncover 19th-century communal life and preserved heritage. (11m 45s)
Rafts On The Scioto River: A Look Back At Columbus Superfest
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Special | 1m 8s | Discover the Scioto Superfest: homemade rafts, vibrant photos and Columbus community spirit! (1m 8s)
Columbus Before Highways: 1950 Aerial Photographs Unveiled
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Special | 1m 48s | Take a look at downtown Columbus in the 1950 before the construction of two highways. (1m 48s)
Inside the Johnny Appleseed Museum in Urbana, Ohio
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Special | 12m | The Johnny Appleseed Museum in Urbana, Ohio has the largest collection of memorabilia in the county. (12m)
Historic Fire at St. Patrick's Church: Rare Photos from 1935
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Special | 1m 50s | Discover rare photos from the 1935 St. Patrick's Church fire, recently unveiled by the Central Ohio. (1m 50s)
Lost Columbus: The Flytown Neighborhood Before I-670
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Special | 1m 7s | Flytown, a Columbus neighborhood, was lost to I-670. See rare slides of this vanished community. (1m 7s)
The Wow! Signal: A Mystery from Deep Space
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Special | 10m 18s | In 1977, a mysterious 72-second space signal was detected. Was it aliens? Explore the Wow! Signal. (10m 18s)
Claire Waters And The 6888: Unsung Heroes of WWII Mail Delivery
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Special | 1m 54s | Claire Waters served in WWII’s 6888th and later founded Project Help in Columbus. (1m 54s)
Reflecting on Redlining: A School’s Journey to Understanding Inequality
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Special | 9m 5s | Students explore redlining’s impact, learning how past policies shaped today’s inequities. (9m 5s)
Rare Photos of Columbus' First Mounted Police Unit
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Special | 1m 52s | Discover Columbus' first mounted police unit and the role horses played in early traffic control. (1m 52s)
From Root Beer Stand to Benny's Pizza: Marysville's Landmark Eatery
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Special | 9m 28s | Benny's Pizza in Marysville has grown from a 1940s root beer stand into a beloved community hub. (9m 28s)
How Bookmobiles Brought Books to Columbus Neighborhoods
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Special | 1m 20s | Discover how Columbus’ bookmobiles brought books to neighborhoods and fostered literacy for decades. (1m 20s)
The Ohio Penitentiary: Stories from a Forgotten Landmark
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Special | 15m | Ohio Penitentiary: Hidden history, famous inmates, and relics in downtown Columbus. (15m)
LeVeque Tower Panorama: Columbus Skyline in 1958
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Special | 1m 30s | Explore rare 1958 slides of Columbus, capturing its skyline and growth during a time of change. (1m 30s)
Nationwide’s Holiday Lights: How the Iconic Display Comes to Life
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Special | 3m 35s | Discover how Nationwide’s 40-story "Happy Holidays" light display lights up downtown Columbus! (3m 35s)
The Forgotten Market Mohawk In Downtown Columbus
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Special | 1m 50s | Market Mohawk was demolished in the 1960s, displacing families and erasing historic landmarks. (1m 50s)
The History of Katzinger's Delicatessen in Columbus, Ohio
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Special | 9m 27s | Explore the 40-year legacy of Katzinger's Deli with co-founder Diane Warren! (9m 27s)
COTA's Cool History: The 1970s Red Dot Air Conditioning Signal
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Special | 1m 28s | COTA’s 50th: How a red dot sign signaled bus drivers to turn on AC in the 1970s. (1m 28s)
Inside the Hocking Hills Lodge
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Special | 9m 25s | Explore Hocking Hills Lodge's design journey with Jeff Darbee in Logan, Ohio's scenic gem. (9m 25s)
Inside Hofbräuhaus Columbus: Discovering German Beer Traditions in Ohio!
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Special | 6m 50s | Take a look inside at Hofbräuhaus Columbus' brewery and their beers. (6m 50s)
From Columbus to the World: The Birth of Major Taylor Cycling Clubs
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Special | 1m 20s | The first Major Taylor Cycling Club honors a Black cycling champion's enduring legacy. (1m 20s)
Ghosts, History, and the Underground Railroad: Granville Ohio's Buxton Inn
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Special | 11m 19s | Discover the haunted history and hidden secrets of Ohio's historic Buxton Inn, built in 1812. (11m 19s)
Columbus Mafia: Uncovering the Baldasarro Crime Family
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Special | 1m 50s | From the 1930s to the 1970s, the Baldasarro family built a gambling empire in Columbus. (1m 50s)
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