Written by Dani and Andrew Livelsberger Photography by Andrew Livelsberger Background:Brainchild of Bob Ley, a local businessman, the Dicken’s Victorian Village was his early concepts and sketches that turned Wheeling Avenue in downtown Cambridge into a display of scenes from Charles Dicken’s A Christmas Carol. Along with that these displays, the Guernsey county courthouse is…
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Columbus Zoo – Flying Fox Portrait
Written and Photography by Andrew Livelsberger Background:One of the pre-eminent zoos in the country, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium houses many animals for viewing, education and conservation efforts. This image you see below was captured during a recent visit. Impression:You don;t often get to see the flying foxes move a lot. They tend to be…
Summer Fun In The Fountains
Written and Photography Andrew Livelsberger Background:John W. Galbraith Bicentennial Park during the Festival Latino. Impression:Ohio summers can be quite oppressive when it comes to heat and humidity. During the Festival Latino, children and adults enjoyed keeping cool in the fountains.
Franklinton – The Origin Of Columbus
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…
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…
Flight Of The Hawk Park
Written and Photography by: Andrew Livelsberger Located of Route 33 close to Lancaster, OH this park is filled with metal sculptures of hawks and other animals. It is a start to a continuing park project. As of 6/20/2015, all the sculptures found in the park are the creation of local artist Ric Leichliter. 4750 Old…
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…
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