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…
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Ohio Veteran’s Plaza at the Ohio Statehouse
Written/Photography by Andrew Livelsberger Background:The Ohio Veteran’s Plaza is located by the 3rd street entrance to the Ohio Statehouse. The plaza originally started as an act of civil disobedience. Carl Chandler and Harry Edwards, two Vietnam veterans placed a 4×8 foot piece of plywood on the statehouse grounds in 1981 as a tribute. For their…
Ohio Statehouse Remembers 9/11 On The 15th Anniversary
Written/Photography by Andrew Livelsberger Today is the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks here in America. The Ohio Statehouse lawn was covered in flags, 2977 to be exact in memory of those who lost their lives on that day. Close to 90 volunteers helped with the installation. The display will stay up until…
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