Exploring Columbus' History Through Lost and Found Images
Join us as we uncover hidden historical gems in Columbus with Loraine Wilmers.
From identifying a mystery photo to piecing together the past, this episode is a fascinating look at the history of Mount Vernon Avenue in the 1920s." In this video, we explore:
- Loraine Wilmers' discovery of a photo hidden in a collection of parade images.
- Her research process and contact with the Chicago Public Library.
- Uncovering the location as Mount Vernon Avenue in Columbus.
- Connecting multiple images to reveal a rare glimpse of Columbus in the early 1900s.
Ohio Snapshots In Time digs into Ohio history one image at a time. The series is produced by WOSU Public Media in partnership with the staff of the Columbus Metropolitan Library.
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Explore the history of the Big Walnut Country Club in Columbus and uncover the stories of the club's founders and its significance in the community. -
Join us as we delve into the 1986 Afrofair, a craft and art festival in Columbus that highlighted the work of black artists. -
Explore a remarkable panorama of an all-black, all-woman squadron from the 318th Army Air Forces Base Unit at Lockbourne Army Air Base in Columbus, Ohio in June 1947.
