Written & Photos by: Andrew Livelsberger Background: Lucas Sullivant lead a team of 20 men in 1795, commissioned to survey the west side of the Olentangy and Scioto river confluences. Sullivant was paid in land, receiving 6000 acres. Sullivant went to Kentucky, where he courted/marries the daughter of his mentor, Colonel William Starling(American Revolution). After…
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Greenlawn Cemetery
Written and Photography by: Andrew Livelsberger Background:Established in 1848 and located on Greenlawn Avenue in Columbus, you will be immediately taken by the layout and buildings of this local final resting place.It is one of the oldest cemeteries in Ohio and the resting place of a few famous people as well. Greenlawn Cemetery was setup…
Greenlawn Abbey
Written and Photography by Andrew Livelsberger The final resting place for some famous local and national figures, a dedicated group of volunteers has taken to restoring this structure. We had the special privilege of being able to meet with Janice Loebbaka, President of the Greenlawn Abbey Association. She shared with us many interesting facts about…
NHL All-Star Weekend In Columbus
Written by Dani & Andrew Livelsberger Photography by Andrew Livelsberger Fans entering Nationwide Arena to see the 2015 NHL All-Star Skills Competition Background: Nation Hockey League chose Columbus, Ohio – home of the Columbus Blue Jackets – as the location of the 2015 All Star Game and Skills Competition. Impression: We were very impressed by…
NHL All-Star Weekend Coverage Coming Soon!!
Yes!!! Columbus has it this year and we will be covering some of the happenings. Stay tuned! From the regulation size rink to the giant slide and the events at the convention center, we will bring you coverage of the “B-Side” of All-Star weekend!
Rare Spotting – Long Eared Owl
Writing and Photography: Andrew Livelsberger Background:The Long Eared OwlIt is often mistaken for the Great Horned Owl as they have similar feather patterns and color schemes. They are much smaller than the Great Horned Owl. The Long Eared Owl normally lives in Canada and the northern United States. They are normally found in Ohio during…
Mott’s Military Museum – New Wing Announcement
Today, the official dedication and ribbon cutting event was held at Mott’s Military Museum. The wing was revealed as a sneak peak but will be re-opened to the public in May 2015. The current target is the weekend before memorial day. Warren Mott gave moving dedications and was the most gracious of hosts for this…
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