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Connecting Generations Through History

Season 8 Episode 21 | 26m 46s

What is learned about history often gets passed down through the generations. Discover a few of these stories; including a collection donated to the Ohio History Connection that documents one family’s account of the 1937 Portsmouth flood, a mom who authored a book to connect her son to their Andean culture and a photo collection from the 1990s documenting the revitalization of the Short North.

Aired: 04/10/24
Extras
Benny's Pizza in Marysville has grown from a 1940s root beer stand into a beloved community hub.
Discover how Columbus’ bookmobiles brought books to neighborhoods and fostered literacy for decades.
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.