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Columbus’s historical roots are firmly planted in Franklinton, Central Ohio’s first settlement, and the downtown area, the seat of state government. It’s the story of determined pioneers, devastating floods, a vision for a state capital rising from higher ground, and flourishing theatres, churches, businesses, and government buildings.

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Habeeba's Dance of the Arts celebrates 40 years in Columbus! Founded in 1971, Habeeba's Dance of the Arts(tm) offers the exclusive technique she developed as one of the master instructors in the...

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Columbus Neighborhoods: Downtown/Franklinton Premiere
Jazz Moves
Ohio civil war veterans celebrate the 1888 Ohio Centennial. Photo provided by The Ohio Historical Society
Columbus Neighborhoods: Downtown/Franklinton Airing Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 8pm on WOSU TV
Columbus Neighborhoods: Downtown/Franklinton District Coming Soon!
While riding on a COTA bus, Alexis talks about her neighborhood, downtown Columbus.
A rescue boat travels along Broad Street during the devastating flood of 1913. Photo by Baker Art Gallery.
Civic Center from the west bank of the Scioto River. Central Police Station is on the left, in the center is City Hall Annex , and on the right, Columbus City Hall.
Groundbreaking for Rowland Building, 102 E Broad St., was 3/30/1921; it was demolished on November 4, 1963. The picture also features Summer & Son, 114 E Broad St., the Ohio Real Estate School,...