Description: A park road along a body of water, most likely a river, with people and horse-drawn carriages in the foreground and wooden structures in the background. It is most likely an image of Olenatangy Park located along Olentangy River in Columbus, Ohio. Olentangy Park was an amusement park established in 1880 in an area already popular for picnincs and swimming. It was considered the largest such park in the United States, featuring a formal picnic area, amusement rides, a carousel, a zoo, roller coaster rides, a boat house, a theater, and the world largest swimming pool. The park's prosperity started dwindling as a result of the depression and its rides and equipment were eventually sold out between 1937 and 1939. Some remnants of the park can still be found in the area today and its carousel operates at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL07729
Subjects: Cultural Ohio--Popular Culture; Public parks--Ohio--Columbus; Rivers--Ohio--Columbus; Recreation; Amusement parks--Ohio
Places: Columbus (Ohio)
 

Description: Canal plat map showing a section of the route of the Columbus feeder canal and the Ohio and Erie Canal in Columbus, Ohio. Also noted is the Scioto River, the state arsenal and Fish Stone Works, among other properties along the canal route. Property owners listed include William Moneypeny, Samuel Parson, Conrad Born, William B. Hayden, and George Kanmacher. The map was created under the direction of the members of the Canal Commission of the state of Ohio and approved by the Cheif Engineer of the Department of Public Works (variously referred to as the Board of Public Works and the Division of Public Works). The Ohio and Erie Canal was constructed between 1825 and 1832, eventually connecting Cleveland and Lake Erie with Portsmouth and the Ohio River. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: BV4916_001
Subjects: Maps; Ohio and Erie Canal (Ohio); Transportation; Canals -- Ohio; Rivers--Ohio; Columbus (Ohio)--History--19th century
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: Photograph of the downtown Columbus Civic Center featuring the State Office Building complex, October 15, 1936. The American Insurance Union Citadel (left), now known as the LeVeque Tower, was dedicated on September 21, 1927. The 47-story tall skyscraper located at 50 West Broad Street was designed by architect C. Howard Crane in the Art Deco style. Due to the Great Depression, the American Insurance Union went bankrupt and sold the building. The tower was purchased by John Lincoln and Leslie L. LeVeque in 1945. Construction of the Ohio State Office Building (right) began in 1930 and was completed in 1933. The 14-story building was designed by Cincinnati architect Harry Hake and serves as a classic example of the Modernistic style. The building was later known as the Ohio Judicial Center until 2011, when the state Supreme Court named the center in honor of the late Chief Justice Thomas Moyer, who was the second-longest chief justice in state history at the time of his death in April 2010. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL05687
Subjects: Ohio History--State and Local Government; Architecture--Ohio; Rivers--Ohio; Columbus (Ohio)--Buildings, structures, etc.
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: Scioto River riverfront and Civic Center as seen from under the Town Street bridge looking east in Columbus, Ohio. Pictured left is the American Insurance Union Citadel, now known as the LeVeque Tower, located at 50 West Broad Street. Construction of the Ohio State Office Building (right) began in 1930 and was completed in 1933. The 14-story building was designed by Cincinnati architect Harry Hake and serves as a classic example of the Modernistic style. The building was later known as the Ohio Judicial Center until 2011, when the state Supreme Court named the center in honor of the late Chief Justice Thomas Moyer, who was the second-longest-serving chief justice in state history at the time of his death in April 2010. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL05688
Subjects: Ohio History--State and Local Government; Architecture--Ohio; Rivers--Ohio; Columbus (Ohio)--Buildings, structures, etc.
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: Photograph showing the Civic Center in downtown Columbus, ca. 1931. A retaining wall is seen under construction, as viewed from the east side of the Scioto River looking south on Front Street. The term "Civic Center" refers to the cluster of government and public buildings that hug the river's east bank. Streetcar rails are visible along Front Street, and many vehicles are parked at the curb on both sides of the street. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL05690
Subjects: Ohio Economy--Architecture and Engineering; Automobiles; Rivers--Ohio; Aerial views; Architecture--Ohio; Columbus (Ohio)--Buildings, structures, etc.
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: This photograph shows a dramatic view of the State Office Building and Scioto River retaining wall seen from the Broad Street bridge, Columbus, Ohio, ca. 1935. The Ohio State Office Building was constructed during 1930-1933. The 14-story building was designed by Cincinnati architect Harry Hake and serves as a classic example of the Art Moderne style. The building was later known as the Ohio Judicial Center until 2011, when the state Supreme Court named the center in honor of the late Chief Justice Thomas Moyer, who was the second-longest-serving chief justice in state history at the time of his death in April 2010. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL05709
Subjects: Ohio History--State and Local Government; Rivers--Ohio; Architecture--Ohio--Columbus--History--20th century; Columbus (Ohio)--Buildings, structures, etc.; Architecture--Ohio
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: Photograph showing farmlands along the Olentangy River and belonging to the Brevoort family, one of the early families to settle in Clintonville. This image was included in a "Memory Book" compiled by Mrs. H. V. Cottrell, historian for the Clinton League (sometimes called the Clinton Welfare League) from 1938-1943. The book shows the development of the Clintonville neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio, and records the history of the League. The Clinton League was a women's group founded in 1912 to promote child welfare and later general welfare in Columbus, but which was based in and primarily focused on the area of Clintonville. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: P285_MB1_009
Subjects: Clintonville (Ohio); Clinton League; Women--Charities; Families--Ohio; Columbus (Ohio)--History--20th century; Rivers
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: This map shows an outline of Columbus in Franklin County, Ohio. It is taken from Joseph Caldwell's "Atlas of Franklin County and of the city of Columbus, Ohio," published in 1872. Streets, rivers, rail lines, and businesses are documented, and locations of notable buildings and institutions are noted in a "References" section which identifies them by letter. Additional properties of note include the County Fair Grounds, the Ohio State Capitol, the Deaf and Dumb Asylum, Ohio Penitentiary, the U.S. Arsenal, and the State Agricultural College Grounds (now the Ohio State University). View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: A912_771_F854c_Columbus
Subjects: Columbus (Ohio)--History--19th century; Maps; Cities and towns--Ohio; Real property; Rivers
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: This map shows Montgomery Township, which is located in Franklin County, Ohio, directly east of the Olentangy and Scioto Rivers. It is taken from Joseph Caldwell's "Atlas of Franklin County and of the city of Columbus, Ohio," published in 1872. Cities, businesses, farms, privately-owned properties and more within the township are documented. The Ohio Statehouse is designated, and a Business Directory of the township is provided. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: A912_771_F854c_Montgomery
Subjects: Columbus (Ohio)--History--19th century; Maps; Cities and towns--Ohio; Real property; Rivers; Businesses;
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: This map shows Clinton Township, which is located in Franklin County, Ohio. It is taken from Joseph Caldwell's "Atlas of Franklin County and of the city of Columbus, Ohio," published in 1872. Cities, businesses, farms, privately-owned properties and more within the township are documented. The Olentangy River is noted along with the Agricultural College Grounds (now the Ohio State University), and a Business Directory of the township is provided. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: A912_771_F854c_Clinton
Subjects: Columbus (Ohio)--History--19th century; Maps; Cities and towns--Ohio; Real property; Rivers; Businesses;
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: This map shows Sharon Township, which is located in Franklin County, Ohio. It is taken from Joseph Caldwell's "Atlas of Franklin County and of the city of Columbus, Ohio," published in 1872. Cities, businesses, farms, privately-owned properties and more within the township are documented. The Olentangy River is noted, and a Business Directory of the township is provided. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: A912_771_F854c_Sharon
Subjects: Columbus (Ohio)--History--19th century; Maps; Cities and towns--Ohio; Real property; Rivers; Businesses;
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: This map shows Franklin Township, which is located in Franklin County, Ohio. It is taken from Joseph Caldwell's "Atlas of Franklin County and of the city of Columbus, Ohio," published in 1872. Cities, businesses, farms, major roads, rail lines privately-owned properties and more within the township are documented. The confluence of the Olentangy and Scioto Rivers is seen, as well as the Central Ohio Lunatic Asylum, and Business Directory for the township is provided. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: A912_771_F854c_Franklin
Subjects: Columbus (Ohio)--History--19th century; Maps; Cities and towns--Ohio; Real property; Rivers; Businesses;
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)