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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM89I_the-bank-block_Grandview-Heights-OH.html
Built by pioneering retail developer Don Monroe Casto Sr., the Bank Block was dedicated in 1928. Considered one of the earliest regional shopping centers in the United States, it innovatively featured 350 free parking spaces-complete with uniforme…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM89G_jesse-owens_Columbus-OH.html
[Marker Front]:James Cleveland Owens was born in Alabama in 1913 and moved with his family to Cleveland at age nine. An elementary school teacher recorded his name "Jesse" when he said "J.C." It became the name he used for the rest of his life. Ow…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM88S_general-curtis-e-lemay_Columbus-OH.html
[Marker Front]:A primary architect of American air power, Curtis Emerson LeMay was born in Columbus in 1906, attended public schools, and graduated from The Ohio State University with a degree in civil engineering. He received his flight training …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM88R_the-jesse-owens-track_Columbus-OH.html
James Cleveland (Jesse) Owens, 1913-1980, Ohio State University Track and Field Star, Olympic Champion, Ambassador of Sports, Humanitarian, Friend of Youth. Jesse Owens' incomparable achievements as an Ohio State and Olympic athlete are legenda…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM88Q_the-king-avenue-bridge_Columbus-OH.html
· Around 1863 a steel truss was constructed across the Olentangy River at King Avenue. It was the first roadway to be extended across the Olentangy River. · Although the great flood of 1913 destroyed or damaged numerous bridges, …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM88I_first-modern-streamflow-measurement-in-ohio_Columbus-OH.html
Streams are both a principal economic resource and a natural hazard in Ohio. Accurate and systematic streamflow records are crucial in protecting lives and property and ensuring an adequate water supply. At this site in 1892 and 1893, engineering …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM88H_ovid-wellford-smith_Columbus-OH.html
In Memory of Ovid Wellford Smith who is buried here. At 16, he enlisted as James Smith in the 2nd Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment and volunteered for the famous Andrews Raid to destroy Confederate supply lines. The raiders captured "The General" …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM88D_mary-armstrong_Worthington-OH.html
In Honor ofMary ArmstrongFounderWorthington Historical Society1955Longtime resident of Plesenton Drive
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM88B_jeffers-mound_Worthington-OH.html
Archaeologists believe that this prehistoric mound, part of a complex of earthworks, was used for rituals by the Hopewell people and was probably built between 100 BC and 400 AD. Note the painted post tops marking the Hopewell pole house footprint…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM882_original-port-columbus-airport-terminal_Columbus-OH.html
[Marker Front]:The original Port Columbus Airport terminal was founded by the people of Columbus and was one of the first airport facilities in the United States. Dedicated on July 8, 1929, Port Columbus was the first transfer point in the westbou…