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Central Ohio Lunatic Asylum, 682 E Broad St.

Submitted by columbuslibrary... on August 4, 2010 - 11:48am
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The building was completed November 10, 1839, and burned on November 18, 1868.

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Columbus Metropolitan Library Reynoldsburg Branch, 1402 Brice Rd

Submitted by columbuslibrary... on August 3, 2010 - 3:54pm
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Reynoldsburg Library, one of Columbus Metropolitan Library's regional branches, has grown with the community. Pictured here is the facility built in 1980, enlarged in 1989, and rededicated on April 29, 1990. The first branch opened at 7094 East Main Street 9/14/1964.

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The new Engine House No. 18, 1630 Cleveland Ave, was dedicated on February 9, 2006.

Submitted by columbuslibrary... on August 3, 2010 - 11:19am
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The 2-story 21,614 square foot building cost $4.3 million. The House Captain at the time of the dedication was Steven B. Heselden.The final move of equipment into the station was made 4/10/2006. This fire station replaced the building at 1551 Cleveland Avenue which had been built in 1926.

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Chemical House #1, 2105 W Broad St.

Submitted by columbuslibrary... on April 12, 2010 - 12:52pm
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Black firefighters were relocated from the Oak Street Station when Chemical House No. 1 was completed in 1897. Operated 1897 to 1912.

Source: Columbus Ohio Division of Fire 1976 OH363.37 C726c, pg. 127.

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Greer Cottage, 1960 W Broad St, built in 1902, was named in honor of H. H. Greer.

Submitted by columbuslibrary... on April 12, 2010 - 12:39pm
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Greer Cottage, built in 1902, was named in honor of H. H. Greer, President of the Board of Trustees.

Source: Columbus: Haenlein Brothers postcard loaned by Laura M. Kuhnert.

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Central Hospital for the Insane, 1960 W Broad St W in 1898

Submitted by columbuslibrary... on April 12, 2010 - 12:36pm
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Source: The Story of Columbus OH 977.13 C72st, page 75

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Engine House #10, 1096 W Broad St

Submitted by columbuslibrary... on April 7, 2010 - 2:04pm
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Engine House #10 opened in 1897. Oldest active firehouse in Columbus.Completed 2/1897.

Source: Columbus Fire Dept Yearbook 1976 OH363.37 C726c p.117 & www.fire.ci.columbus.oh.us/FAQ.htm, p.6

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Franklinton Post Office,72 S Gift St,was organized July 1,1803 and discontinued October 20,1834

Submitted by columbuslibrary... on April 7, 2010 - 1:50pm
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Franklinton Post Office was organized July 1, 1803 and discontinued October 20, 1834. Built in 1807 by David Deardurff. Added to Columbus Register of Historic Properties 9/17/2001. See also: Columbus City Bulletin 9/22/2001 p. 1817; Columbus Dispatch 4/25/1992 p.1.

Source: Historic Landmarks of Columbus and Franklin County, OH 929.309771 F83 F83181h, p. 10.

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Franklin County Veterans Memorial, 300 W Broad St in 1979

Submitted by columbuslibrary... on April 7, 2010 - 1:46pm
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Source: Library File Photos

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Engine House #19, 3601 N. High Street, in 1894

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Engine House #19, 3601 N. High Street, dedicated March 10, 1931, was the only engine house built during the Depression.

Source: LFP

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