Haunted Columbus: The Thurber House
Built-in 1873 and located at 77 Jefferson Avenue in Olde Town East; it was the home where author, journalist, playwright, humorist, and “The New Yorker” cartoonist James Thurber lived during a time with his family. James Thurber was born and raised in a different house in Columbus but lived at this house while he was…
Haunted Columbus: The Arena District…ALL OF IT!
I previously did a story about how haunted The North Market is and why. You can check that story out here; Haunted History Columbus: The Old North Graveyard…Columbus, Ohio. The North Market is definitely The Arena District adjacent…I guess. Once upon a time…where the Arena District now stands…mainly where Nationwide Arena stands and going south…
Old School Friday: 10 Nostalgic Columbus Commercials
Every day is a throwback around this piece. I love it! Back when we all pretty much watched the same TV shows on the same network, and the commercials were as entertaining and catchy as the actual show we were watching. Back when the commercial, like how music video used to actually makes sense to…
Haunted Columbus: “The Hallow” in the Scioto River
In the past I have discussed haunted lore stories from Columbus, Ohio’s past as well as well documented haunted locations throughout the Central Ohio area. Man…they were off the hook. They did some shit that makes today’s crimes look like they were done by amateurs; just sayin’! Regardless if you believe in hauntings, ghosts, spirits…whatever,…
Columbus Haunted History told to local NPR
Columbus historians Doreen Uhas Sauer of Columbus Landmarks Foundation and Randy Rogers of Greenlawn Cemetary sat down with local Public Radio and NPR host Ann Fisher on her show “All Sides with Ann Fisher” to tell just a few of the many ghost stories about Columbus, Ohio.
Some of the many haunted places in Columbus, Ohio
I think that I posted this list on my old blog. This is just one of the lists of many referencing haunted placed in and around Columbus, Ohio. Some are shocking, while others aren’t. This was taken from the Ohio Exploration Society’s page of Franklin County Hauntings & Legends. (I tried to correct as much…
Back in the day…Pt. 2
Growing up in Columbus, Ohio I’ve seen a lot of stores, places and things come and go. I know people older than me have seen many more comings and goings than people my age have. I just want to visually reflect on these places that we miss. No explanation should be needed as to why…
Dear Nick Bosa…I’m not mad at you…Just stand in your truth!
As much as I love my Buckeyes, I’m not naive to the fact that bullshit happens in and around the program as it does it all of the top colleges. This post isn’t specifically geared to the Ohio State athletic system, especially the football team which brings in the most money. If anything…that’s what I…
Why I don’t support Columbus Pride
I know some of y’all are like…Here she goes with her boycotts again! And I’m like…”YOU’RE DAMN RIGHT!” I treat people, places and things exactly how I’m treated. I don’t go anywhere or deal with anyone where I’m not wanted, respected and/or appreciated! So here we go…. It’s Pride week here in the capital city.…
Rickenbacker Woods: Painting and Wood Replacement Work for Historic Eddie Rickenbacker Boyhood Home
Memo from the President of Rickenbacker Wood Foundation Dear Rehabilitation Professionals: Just a reminder! Attached (below in this post) you will find a Request for Proposals for restoration work that is to be conducted on the historic Captain Eddie Rickenbacker Boyhood Home, one of three National Historic Landmarks in Central Ohio. The home is located…