Columbus Neighborhoods

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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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YMCA of Central Ohio

The YMCA of Central Ohio has been an essential part of Columbus neighborhoods for 155 years, by providing essential services that build strong kids, strong families and strong communities. Beginning...

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Trinity Lutheran Church

Trinity Lutheran Church located on the cusp of German Village. Visit www.oldtrinity.com

Central High School Chemistry Laboratory in 1925

Source: The Annual (Central High School), 1925, OH 373.77157 C397a, page 16

Central High School, opened September 2, 1924 and closed June 6, 1982.

Built in the Neo-Classical Style, Central High School No. 2 opened September 2, 1924 and closed June 6, 1982. Extensive renovation of the site began in 1996, only a portion of the school remains....

Avondale Elementary, 156 Avondale Avenue, was built in 1892. This picture is from 1908

Source: Photo loaned by Laura M. Kuhnert.

Ohio Central Passenger Station, 379 W Broad St

Also known as the Toledo and Ohio Central Railroad Depot. Source: Souvenir : eighth biennial convention of the Grand International Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, Columbus, Ohio. OH 917.7157...

Diocesan Child Guidance Center, 840 W State St, opened October 8, 1961

Diocesan Child Guidance Center, opened October 8, 1961, later became the Columbus Family and Child Guidance Center. Source: New York: Artview Postcard # 14444.

The original Franklinton Branch Library, 840 Sullivant Ave, was located on Sullivant Avenue

The Franklinton Branch was located on Sullivant Avenue from 1943-1976. Source: Library File Photos

Monticello Apartments, 934 W Broad St in 1910

Monticello Apartment House had 53 units. Opened February, 1900, demolished 6/4/1992. Source: Columbus: Cott Printing Co postcard loaned by Laura M. Kuhnert. Columbus Dispatch 2/18/1900

Imperial 400 Motel, 665 W Broad St

Imperial Inn was built in the mid-1960's and became the Economy Inn circa 1990. Source: Courtesy Postcard series 24170

Hawkes Hospital of Mount Carmel, 793 W State St in 1889

Hawkes Hospital of Mt. Carmel opened July 16, 1886. $1,500,000 new hospital planned: Columbus Dispatch 6/10/1945 p.B-9. Source: Columbus Illustrated OH977.13 C72 C7261, pg. 21.