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Changing Landscapes In Columbus

Season 8 Episode 12 | 27m 06s

The landscape in Columbus, Ohio, has changed considerably since it was officially chartered as a city back in 1834. Explore some of those changes; including a tour of projects created through the Works Progress Administration (WPA), an agency started out of the Great Depression; a visit to parking sites that once held important structures; and a look at highways around town that used to be trails.

Aired: 01/24/24
Extras
Ohio Penitentiary: Hidden history, famous inmates, and relics in downtown Columbus.
Explore rare 1958 slides of Columbus, capturing its skyline and growth during a time of change.
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.