© 2024 WOSU Public Media
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations

Exploring Columbus' History Through Lost and Found Images

Join us as we uncover hidden historical gems in Columbus with Loraine Wilmers.

From identifying a mystery photo to piecing together the past, this episode is a fascinating look at the history of Mount Vernon Avenue in the 1920s." In this video, we explore:

  • Loraine Wilmers' discovery of a photo hidden in a collection of parade images.
  • Her research process and contact with the Chicago Public Library.
  • Uncovering the location as Mount Vernon Avenue in Columbus.
  • Connecting multiple images to reveal a rare glimpse of Columbus in the early 1900s.

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.