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• Hello, Columbus by INGRID K. WILLIAMS March 14, 2010 In Ohio, the Gallery Hop helped transform a neglected, crime-ridden urban district into a vibrant, independent arts enclave. (read article)
• Introduction to Columbus by FROMMER'S November 20, 2006 Like many second and third-tier cities, Columbus has undergone quite a transformation in the past few decades as a destination for arts, sports, leisure, education, and shopping. Throughout its history, the city has seen its fair share of challenges and setbacks. Initially laid out in 1812 and incorporated in 1816, it suffered during the Panic of 1819, but continued to grow thanks to its connection to the Ohio and Erie Canal and later, railroads. It was not the original capital, but its central location in the heart of Ohio and between the Scioto and Olentangy Rivers helped develop its status as a shipping port. By the late 1880s, there were almost two hundred factories in operation and brewing companies established by the German immigrant population. (read article)
• What’s Doing in Columbus, Ohio by MICHAEL CULL March 29, 1981 James Thurber made millions laugh and himself famous in part by mining experiences gained in the Ohio state capital, now a city of 562,000. (read article)
• What’s Doing in Columbus, Ohio (read article)