Columbus History & Culture

Can you imagine cars going 170 mph around City Hall through Downtown Columbus? Take a look back at the iconic Columbus 500.

This video of old COSI hits me right in the feels. As a 1990s kid growing up in Columbus, there was nowhere quite like COSI.

As a kid I couldn’t wait for a huge snowstorm. The Blizzard of 78 was everything people said it was and more, and we still talk about it.

Before the Commons became the spot for food trucks and live music, and way before City Center Mall became a thing, there was The Centrum.

The home was built in 1840 and featured an impressive cupola and an attached conservatory.

A forgotten 1999 movie filmed in Columbus features Cooper Stadium, the Clippers, and a very young Jared Padalecki.

Vintage drawings from 1962 reveal how Columbus once imagined its future, from floating buildings to bold predictions.

This massive marble mansion was home to quack physician Samuel Brubaker Hartman, the creator of a best selling “miracle” cure-all tonic.

Since 1897, this French Renaissance gem has charmed visitors with its opulent design and iconic theatre.

Grab some hot cocoa, and let’s dive into the festive fun of Columbus Christmases past—because nostalgia never goes out of style.

The Shoe is a symbol of OSU’s pride, a college football icon, and a place where memories have been made for generations.

Unearthed in 1841, the intricately designed tablet was found in a burial mound built by the Adena culture.

The medieval-style castle at the Ohio State University was designed by prominent Columbus architect, Frank L. Packard.

The sixth floor at Lazarus was full of absolute wonder this time of year.

The mansion was incredibly impressive, even at a time when Broad Street was littered with mansions and grand houses.

There were actually three versions of the hotel in the late 1800s, two of which were destroyed in fires.

This one has it all- a small town, creepy letters, scandal, and a mystery that’s remained unsolved for decades.