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While the civil rights movement was aimed primarily at overturning Jim Crows policies in the South, it also raised consciousness about discrimination in the North as well.

While the suburbs boomed, both industry and retail businesses declined in cities like Columbus during the 1960s.

Although the Germans were the first immigrant group to settle on the South Side of Columbus, numerous Eastern and Southern Europeans groups arrived in the area by the late 19th century.

During this industrial era, the South Side of Columbus became home to several large industries.

Once an industrial powerhouse, Columbus' South Side neighborhood is trying to reclaim its “Steel and Glass” heritage.

Lucas Sullivant established a village on the west bank of the Scioto and named it Franklinton in 1797. Columbus was established by Ohio lawmakers in 1812 to be the state capital.

The immigrant experience defined the character of Columbus during its foundation. Now immigrants are adding to the city's culture.

Before Columbus was a city, some of the area’s earliest migrants came to the Refugee Tract.

In the more than 200 years since the Refugee Tract was created, waves of new immigrants and resettled refugees have established communities in Columbus.

The diverse make-up of Columbus mirrors broader national trends in immigration and population demographics.