The Ohio Penitentiary was founded on this location in 1834. It served as a prison for both male and female inmates and closed in 1984. At its peak operation in 1955, it housed more than 5,000 prisoners. It was replaced by the Lucasville facility. After being decommissioned as a prison, the building was used for a…
North Market In Downtown Columbus
The North Market has been around Columbus for a long time, 1876. It was not the first market of its kind in Columbus. There were central, south, east and west markets started between 1849 and 1850. If you’ve been in Columbus any length of time, all one need say is North Market and everyone knows…
Another Year At The Arnold Classic! 2014 Edition
Another Year At The Arnold!! We were able to cover the Arnold Classic at the Columbus Convention Center again this year. The vendors were there in full force as always, but the arm wrestling competition did not disappoint. Both men and women divisions competed. Awards were then given out by Hollywood stars and athletes,…
The Olive Tree Cafe
Written By: Dani Livelsberger Photographer: Andrew Livelsberger Have you ever watched a food travel show and envied the five-star treatment that the host gets from the executive chefs and restaurant owners? At The Olive Tree, I felt like this kind of VIP. When my husband and I arrived, we received a warm welcome. The restaurant…
Jeffrey Mansion
Jeffrey Park is the home to Jeffrey Mansion. This wonderful area is under the jurisdiction of the Bexley Parks and Recreation Department. The building itself is magnificent and the surrounding ground are filled with hiking trails in the woods, fields for picnicing, playgrounds for the little ones, tennis and basketball courts. Main entrance and front…
Motts Military Museum
Motts Military Museum has quite a wide range of artifacts ranging from the Revolutionary War through the War on Terror. Located in Groveport, Ohio it is easily accessible and directions and contact information can be found at the official website. This will be the first part of the series. The museum is currently looking for…
A Day At The Cincinnati Zoo
Some times there are places that get overshadowed. The Cincinnati Zoo very well may be one of them. While not as large as the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, there is plenty to do and see here. I spent just a few hours there and came away with some great images to share with you all.
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