Columbus, Ohio, "an odd amalgam of the planned and the spontaneous," was founded on the banks of the Scioto River in 1812 as the new seat of this young state's government. Located in the wilderness of central Ohio, nearly equidistant to the "real" cities of Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Toledo, Columbus experienced 100 years of unprecedented growth from which it would emerge the state's capital in more than title alone. Today, it is Ohio's largest city. Forgotten Columbus features many people, places, and events that defined this burgeoning 19th and early-20th century city. And above all, the places--from the Old Ohio Penitentiary, to Fort Hayes, to the recently revitalized Brewery District--which either no longer exist, or have changed so dramatically over the years that they are barely recognizable. Residents and visitors alike will find this a fascinating, insightful, and at times surprising look back at a forgotten era in Columbus's history.
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Author Andrew Henderson has been investigating and compiling Ohio's lost history for years, with a keen eye for the "darker"-often haunting-images of the past. He is a graduate of Ohio State University in Columbus, a member of the Ohio Historical Society, and writes with a passion for the city he calls home. His work has received both local and national acclaim. Join him on this photographic glimpse into the lost and forgotten history of a great American city.
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This book displays remarkable photos and is a must for anyone who loves history and old buildings. It's obvious that this book was put together with a passion for the topic. Very well done!
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This is a very interesting book, the history is wonderful along with the pictures. This book really gave me a look of Columbus in the past. I would recomment this book to any history buff, and teachers.
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The Ohio Penitentiary stood on West Spring Street for 164 years, from 1834 to 1998. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Fort Hayes, Frank Packard, Brewery District, Ohio Penitentiary, East Broad Street, Ohio State University, Protestant Hospital, United States, Blind School, Hartman Farm, University Hall, Drill Hall, Lunatic Asylum, North High Street, August Wagner, Born Company, Central High School, Columbus Barracks, Columbus Public Schools, East Town Street, Hoster Columbus Associated Breweries, South Front Street, Spring Street, Capitol Manufacturing, East State Street New!
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The Ohio Penitentiary stood on West Spring Street for 164 years, from 1834 to 1998. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Fort Hayes, Frank Packard, Brewery District, Ohio Penitentiary, East Broad Street, Ohio State University, Protestant Hospital, United States, Blind School, Hartman Farm, University Hall, Drill Hall, Lunatic Asylum, North High Street, August Wagner, Born Company, Central High School, Columbus Barracks, Columbus Public Schools, East Town Street, Hoster Columbus Associated Breweries, South Front Street, Spring Street, Capitol Manufacturing, East State Street New!
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- The Gift of the Magi and Other Short Stories by William Sydney Porter on page 11
- My Life and Hard Times (Perennial Classics) by James Thurber on page 89
- Secret Life of Walter Mitty and Other Pieces (Penguin Modern Classics) by James Thurber on page 89
- The Gift Of The Magi And Other Stories (Scholastic Classics) by O. Henry on page 11
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