Column: As It Were

The driver ed. question; Has it been answered?

As it were: Moore's local history proved to be last of its type

As it were: Taylor's "History' is readable but eccentric tome

As it were: Dam is fitting monument to Jerry O'Shaughnessy

As it were: Poindexter fought slavery, helped black community

As it were: YMCA's first local meeting was held in 1855

As it were: National road transformed Columbus, Midwest

As it were: Politics a veritable spectator sport in Columbus

As it were: Plain and simple Sherman line lives on: 'War is hell'

As it were: Didge's efforts lead to Columbus park

As it were: Statue needs final resting place

As it were: A piece for the past is gone

As it were: The battleship Ohio was part of new Navy

As it were: Marcia Parrish remembers growing up in old Columbus

As it were: Simon Kenton recapturing his place in Ohio history

As it were: Harding, an astute politician, was misunderstood

As it were: Native Americans gave up most of Ohio in Greenville treaty

As it were: amendment gave women the vote

As it were: Ambos found riches without wealth

As it were: Finney 'kidnapping' shows north-south ire

As it were: the Swan family of Columbus wrote the book on law in Ohio

As it were: Noah Swayne made mark in Columbus

As it were: Morgan's raid had impact on conduct of the Civil war

As it were: Elijah Pierce carved his way into Columbus fame

As it were: Mound street mound is gone without a trace

As it were: Bellows was not your typical rebel artist

As it were: Francis Sessions is a true rags-to-riches story

As it were: Pioneer's association sought to preserve local history

As it were: Blendon township was not always Blendon Township

As it were: Edward Orton was a founding father of OSU

As it were: the buckeye was medicinal, symbol of Whig party

Christmas 1904: Peace, prosperity

Omnipresent soot clouded Columbus

Columbus prison history examined

Gray notable for a long and remarkable life

A few thoughts about the Mound Builders

Beatty was political, economic leader

As it were Summertime - and the livin' is different

Abel Hildreth: a central Ohio entrepreneur in 1800s

Henry Hallwood still paving the way

Settlers found ways to educate children in central Ohio

Ohio canal system was a vital part of Columbus life

Judge David Smith helped shape Columbus and ohio

Oldest contiuing charity had humble beginnings

Oldest contiuing charity had humble beginnings

The railroad comes to town

'War Democrat' governor lent his support to Lincoln

Christmas 1907 found city happy, prosperous for most

Columbus residents hoped for a better year in 1908

Cyrus Huling a 'fearless' officil

Statesman Henry Clay returned to Columbus often

Destitute Columbus man's story recounted almost a century later

Washington vs. Lincoln: The debate continues

Freeman was businessman with an eye for opportunity

Irish find ways to establish themselves in central Ohio

Police work in 1800s was relatively safe in Columbus

Improved roads, stagecoaches hastened mail delivery in Ohio

Cemetery provides glimpse into capital city's past

Many 19th-century buildings by McGrath are still standing

Washington Gladden: social activist, religious thinker

Publicly funded education was slow to grow in Ohio

Birds of frontier Ohio astonished early settlers

Shropshire lad found success in central Ohio

Howe's Ohio 'Collections' remain a useful resource

Ohio native son remained a favorite son in Columbus

11th hour,11th day, 11th month belongs to the veterans

The Model T, Ohio license plates introduced in 1908

Deshlers made their mark on developing Columbus

Christmas 1908 in Columbus included feasting, friends

Dawn of 1908 found Columbus recovering from economic 'panic'

A young state capital weathers hard times

Ohio sent large contingent of soldiers to Mexican War

A celebration of Lincoln

Gardening was true calling of Columbus businessman

Figurehead reflects age when U.S. flexed its naval muscle

Steamboats on the Scioto by and large unsuccessful

The pigeons of central Ohio have been oulasted by deer, squirrels

Franklinton always first with 'shopkeeper' Sullivant

For many years, Americans were unified by song, verse

Memorial Day 1909: Veterans honored with flowers, speeches

The canal comes to Columbus

A century ago, Columbus was the nation's 'Arch City'

Schille provided soft drinks for a 'temperate' Columbus

Columbus' first newspaper reported on the War of 1812

Here's what happens when cemeteries become real estate

Henry Neil was 'splendid' family representative

Halloween's long history is cycling around again

Thanksgiving 1909: Even in institutions, it was a fine day

'Corner Man' helped people negotiate busy intersections

Christmas 1909--more memorable than most

Buttles' writing preserved some of area's early history

Some streets disappear; others change names

James Wright was passionate about learning and the law

Ohio Historical Society turns 125 on March 12

Some infamous inmates called Ohio Pen home

Scioto River's islands have faded into history

Growth benefited city's merchants, consumers

'Hacks' helped residents navigate early Columbus

Early central Ohio roads followed animal trails

Railroads helped Monsarrrat make a name for himself