Written by: Andrew & Dani Livelsberger Photographer: Andrew Livelsberger Background:Native Ohio limestone slabs make up the structure of this monument to an important Native American historical figure. Chief Leatherlips, also known in his native language as SHA-TE-YA-RON-YA of the Wyandot tribe, got his name from the settlers who described him as “having an admirable trait…
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One Big Gavel – Ohio Supreme Court-Yard
The Ohio Supreme Court Building, known as the Thomas J . Moyer Ohio Judicial Center since 2011, started as an idea in 1913 and completed construction in 1933. The building housed many State of Ohio Departments. It also housed the State House of Representatives in the 1990’s during State House renovations. In 1998, plans began…
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…
Cornhenge
Officially named, Field of Corn(with Osage Orange Trees), this art installation was completed in 1994 with public funds by the Dublin Arts Council. There are 109 “ears” of corn in the field and three different molds were used in constructing the ears. The installation is in Franz Park located at 4995 Rings Road, Dublin, OH…
The GREAT Ohio State Fair – Part 2
We couldn’t resist and went back to the Ohio State Fair!! 🙂 Here are some additional images – most taken at night showcasing the beautiful lights that are everywhere in the vendor areas.
The GREAT Ohio State Fair
Hundreds of thousands of people attend the Ohio State Fair every year. Estimated numbers for 2012 came in around 840,000. Rides! The Ohio State Fair is held annually at the fair grounds. It has grown over the years since it first started. Wikipedia has a pretty extensive outline of the fair throughout history. You can…
Scioto Audubon Park
Scioto Audubon Park is one of the newer Columbus Metro Parks, located in downtown Columbus. It is 120 acres and provides the following great features: Boat launch Rock climbing wall Playground Volleyball courts Walking/bicycling paths to the Scioto Mile Dog park There is a nature center as well to enjoy. The park sits right on…
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