Ohio Snapshots In Time
Ohio Snapshots In Time digs into Ohio history one image at a time. The series is produced by WOSU Public Media in partnership with the staff of the Columbus Metropolitan Library.
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Discover rare photos from the 1935 St. Patrick's Church fire, recently unveiled by the Central Ohio. -
In 1977, a mysterious 72-second space signal was detected. Was it aliens? Explore the Wow! Signal. -
Claire Waters served in WWII’s 6888th and later founded Project Help in Columbus. -
Discover Columbus' first mounted police unit and the role horses played in early traffic control. -
Explore rare 1958 slides of Columbus, capturing its skyline and growth during a time of change. -
Market Mohawk was demolished in the 1960s, displacing families and erasing historic landmarks. -
COTA’s 50th: How a red dot sign signaled bus drivers to turn on AC in the 1970s. -
In the 1940s and 1950s, Grandview Hill was the heart of Soapbox Derby racing in Columbus. -
The first Major Taylor Cycling Club honors a Black cycling champion's enduring legacy. -
From the 1930s to the 1970s, the Baldasarro family built a gambling empire in Columbus. -
Take a fascinating account of Columbus in the 1890s. -
Visit a Columbus shopping mall that was ahead of its time. -
Take a trip back in time to 1924 with this rare aerial photograph of downtown Columbus, Ohio! -
Take a look at an extraordinary snapshot of life in Columbus, Ohio over 100 years ago. -
From 1970 to 1980, Roberta Jones-Booth led a significant battle against a Georgia-Pacific plant. -
Join us as we delve into the 1986 Afrofair, a craft and art festival in Columbus that highlighted the work of black artists. -
Dive into the vibrant Italian heritage of Columbus in the 1930s as we explore the San Feliciano celebration. -
Discover how Columbus’ bookmobiles brought books to neighborhoods and fostered literacy for decades. -
We delve into the fascinating story of Edmund and Elizabeth Arras and their extensive collection of photographs capturing their lives and travels. -
Explore the history of the Big Walnut Country Club in Columbus and uncover the stories of the club's founders and its significance in the community. -
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During the 2000 presidental campaign, Vice President and Democratic nominee visited Avondale Elementary School in Columbus. -
Columbus city leaders considered some big public transportation systems in the 1980s. One of which was a monorail system, which was not pursued due to the costs. -
Take a look at the grand opening of Driving Park Plaza back in 1978 on the southside of Columbus, Ohio and the impact of Willis Beauty Supply on the community. -
The Columbus Chill minor league hockey team started with humble beginnings but became a local sports phenomenon that helped bring the NHL's Blue Jackets to Columbus. -
Take a look at films taken at the Fair Avenue and 5th Avenue schools in 1969, which was filmed before the desegregation of the Columbus City School system -
Step back in time to the Short North neighborhood in Columbus, Ohio with a collection of photos from the early 1990s. -
Uncover the story behind the Peter Pan statue and fountain at the Columbus Metropolitan Library in downtown Columbus. -
Explore the fascinating history the lavish White Marble Palace which once stood in Columbus, Ohio. -
Explore a remarkable panorama of an all-black, all-woman squadron from the 318th Army Air Forces Base Unit at Lockbourne Army Air Base in Columbus, Ohio in June 1947. -
Explore the story behind a photo of a family who immigrated to Columbus after World War II, as they sit at the table during their first Thanksgiving. -
Explore an 1857 aerial view of Columbus in this fascinating snapshot. -
The current home to the Ohio Supreme Court in Columbus had a tragic start and was originally home to other state agencies. -
Take a look back at the buildings surrounding Ohio Statehouse in 1988 including some that no longer exist in downtown Columbus.
