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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9EY_donn-vickers-gazebo-in-thurber-park_Columbus-OH.html
Donn Vickers served as the executive director of the Thurber House from 1985 through 2001. As executive director, Donn was responsible for many accomplishments including the development of Thurber Park and the construction of this gazebo.
In re…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9EX_james-thurber_Columbus-OH.html
One of the outstanding American humorists of the twentieth century, James Thurber was born and educated in Columbus. He launched his writing career as a reporter for The Columbus Dispatch in 1920. In 1927 he began writing for The New Yorker, where…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9ES_site-of-first-wendys-restaurant_Columbus-OH.html
Dave Thomas realized his boyhood dream when he opened his first hamburger restaurant on this site on November 15, 1969. Thomas changed the image of fast food by serving fresh, not frozen hamburgers, hot off the grill with a choice of toppings in a…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9ER_discovery-park_Columbus-OH.html
Is the first park developed specifically to honor Ohio's public educators. It was created by members and friends of the State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio as part of the system's 80th anniversary celebration. Included in the park are the nam…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9EP_father-rocco-petrarca_Columbus-OH.html
The Italian Community gratefully remembersFather Rocco PetrarcaPastor ofSt. John the Baptist Churchfrom 1913 to 1948"Flos Memoriae Lapide Perennior"
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9EN_reverend-father-alexander-cestelli-chiesta-italiana-di-san-giovanni-battista_Columbus-OH.html
Side A: Reverend Father Alexander CestelliThe National Italian Catholic parish of Saint John the Baptist was founded in October 1896 by the Reverend Father Alexander Cestelli, D.D. Father Cestelli was born in Fiesole, Italy and came to America in …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9EL_george-bellows-roy-lichtenstein_Columbus-OH.html
George BellowsGeorge Bellows (1882-1925) is widely recognized as one of America's premier artists. His vivid portrayals of modern urban life have become indelible icons of American art. Born and reared in Columbus, he retained close ties here thro…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9DV_new-albany-and-plain-township-veterans-and-first-responders-memorial_New-Albany-OH.html
New Albany and Plain Township Residents having served their country in times of war.
Men who died in action while serving their country during war
World War IIWilliam Lee BigonyEdward CarsonOrris NeedlesHerbert Sines
Vietnam WarMike Butsk…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9DU_the-sylvester-ranney-house_New-Albany-OH.html
This building sits on property that was originally plated in 1837 and was sold for $18; the second recorded owner purchased the lot with undescribed improvements for $30 in 1840. In 1845, it was sold with unnamed structures for $400.
In 1846, t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9DT_founders-of-new-albany_New-Albany-OH.html
Side A:A tavern and inn, for which Noble Landon (1783-1866) obtained a liquor license in 1835, formerly occupied the southeast corner of High and Main streets. In 1837 Landon and William Yantis laid out the town of New Albany in 50-by-100-foot lot…