Background Based on a famous paining called, “A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte”, George Seurat’s work. This installation began in 1989 and was dedicated in 1992. Located at the former Ohio School for the Deaf, the park spans 7 acres and has a walking path, tables, benches and is dog friendly….
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Little Darby Creek Covered Bridge
Background Madison County covered bridge in West Jefferson. One of the newer covered bridges in the state, it was built in 2012. It is located on Taylor Blair Road and spans across Little Darby Creek. Little Darby Creek Covered Bridge100 Taylor Blair Road, West Jefferson, Ohio 43162 Impression Covered bridges are a dying piece of…
Thomas Dambo Giants at Aullwood Park
Background This installation of Thomas Dambo’s Wooden Giants is called, “The Troll That Hatched An Egg“. Aullwood Park’s installation is 1 of 9 in the United States. The trolls found here are Bo, Bodil, and Bibbi. Further information on the Aullwood installation can be found here: https://aullwood.audubon.org/special-event/troll-hatched-egg-exhibition-thomas-dambo Main Park Entrance and Parking955 Aullwood Road, Dayton,…
The Linh Son Pagoda of Ohio
Background Not much information can be found about the Linh Son Pagoda of Ohio. What we could find is that it was founded in 1999 at the corner of Lehner and Cleveland Avenue. 4045 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus, Ohio Impression Visiting over the Fourth of July weekend, the temple grounds were not open. So, our view…
Comfest 2022 – Sunday Edition
Background 2022 marks the 50th anniversary of the Columbus Community Festival, a.k.a. – COMFEST. This has been an annual event that has brought music, vendors, and activism to Goodale Park for as long as we can remember. If you’d like to know more about the principles of Comfest, check out their own words at the…
Ohio Fallen Heroes Memorial
Background The memorial was founded/established in 2005 and dedicated 2007. It honors all Ohioans from all branches of the service that gave their life defending the United States against terrorism. More information can be found on the website. https://ohiofallenheroes.org/ 79 1/2 W Cherry Street, Sunbury, OH Impression This is a beautiful memorial that is not…
The Slingshot at Sullivant and Lucas in Franklinton
Background Designed by Franklinton resident and artist Andrew Lundberg of Lundberg Industrial Arts LLC, a giant slingshot sculpture is now installed at the Lucas Street Plaza. CASTO Communities wanted to place something there and approached Lundberg, whom they have worked on past projects. Half a dozen design ideas were discussed, with CASTO green lighting the…
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