Background RiverScape MetroPark is a 22-acre park in downtown Dayton, Ohio. It was opened in 2001 as part of a larger effort to revitalize the city’s riverfront. The park is located along the Great Miami River and features a variety of amenities, including a playground, a picnic area, a walking trail, and a pavilion. The…
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Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center
Background The Ohio Judicial Center is a historic building in Columbus, Ohio. It was designed by Harry Hake in the Art Deco style and built from 1930 to 1933. The building was originally known as the Ohio Departments Building, as it first housed Ohio state departments. It was added to the National Register of Historic…
Ohio Statehouse Building – 2023 – Interior
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…
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…
Ascalon Sword Festival 2023
Background The multi-day event featuring Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) and is hosted by the Royal Fencing Academy’s founder Julia Richey returns again to Ohio in 2023. 2023 had the event hosted at the Royal Arts Fencing Academy School. Ascalon is the name of the sword used by Saint George to slay the dragon. Information on this…
Woodside Green Park in Gahanna
Background The below description is taken from the Gahanna City Parks website: This beautiful 32 acre park offers both passive and leisure opportunities for your enjoyment. With amenities such as a playground, canoe launch into the Big Walnut Creek, softball and baseball fields, basketball court, catch and release fishing pond, heated restrooms and a rentable…
Quarry Trail Metro Park
Background One of the newest metro parks in Columbus sports 2 distinct sections connected by a multi purpose trail. While there is still some construction ongoing, both sections are open and the bulk of the construction is happening between them. One section contains the mountain biking track area. Going into the main entrance, drive off…
Bucyrus Train Station – T&OC Rail Station
Background For the background on this specific depot, there is already an excellent article about it’s history. Our friends over at Akron Railroads gave us permission to link to it below! 700 E Rensselaer StBucyrus, OH 44820 Impression These historic structures are a small glimpse into life from years ago. Stations where people would gather…
Liberty Union VFW 3761 – Neptune P2V
Background 2155 Reynoldsburg Baltimore Rd NWBaltimore, OH 43105 Impression I remember seeing this before, on our way to some other destination. It’s rather hard to miss, a giant airplane sitting in a field next tot the road. On the way to Smeck Park, I crossed paths with this VFW again and decided to document the…
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