Background The Ohio Statehouse is the seat of government for the U.S. state of Ohio. It is located in downtown Columbus, on Capitol Square. The building is a National Historic Landmark and is open to the public for tours. The Statehouse was designed by Henry Walter and built from 1839 to 1861. It is an…
Month: April 2023
Train Car Graffiti on Tracks At Marion Station Line
Background Marion Station is now a museum, a vestige of a bygone era where cross continental rail was the dominant form of travel. Impression During a road trip, we traversed through Marion and decided to make a visit to a historic train station. While we were there, a train was running through the still operative…
Lima “BeanTown” Ohio – A Quick Run Through
Background Located in Allen county and established in 1831, Lima was named after Lima, Peru.Lima grew due to 5 rail lines that ran through. Impression During a recent weekend stay in Ottawa, we decided to adventure out into the surrounding areas and made a quick drive through Lima. You know we are suckers for some…
Ottawa, Ohio – A Small Town Walk-About
Background The village of Ottawa is located northwest of Columbus, just a little over 2 hours drive.Originally, this area of Ohio was inhabited by the Wyandot and Ottawa Native American tribes. In 1817, a large parcel of land was ceded to the United States. The village of Ottawa was eventually incorporated in 1861. Impression We…