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Peanut Shoppe

Season 7 Episode 21 | 9m 58s

In 1936 there were more than 300 Peanut Shoppes across the U.S., but in the 1960's the stores were sold to independent owners, including the one located in downtown Columbus, Ohio. Producer George Levert visits The Peanut Shoppe off State Street to find out more about its history.

Extras
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Discover how Nationwide’s 40-story "Happy Holidays" light display lights up downtown Columbus!
Market Mohawk was demolished in the 1960s, displacing families and erasing historic landmarks.
Explore the 40-year legacy of Katzinger's Deli with co-founder Diane Warren!
Explore Hocking Hills Lodge's design journey with Jeff Darbee in Logan, Ohio's scenic gem.
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.
Take a look inside at Hofbräuhaus Columbus' brewery and their beers.
The first Major Taylor Cycling Club honors a Black cycling champion's enduring legacy.
Discover the haunted history and hidden secrets of Ohio's historic Buxton Inn, built in 1812.