The Great Flood of 1913
The Great Flood of 1913 is considered one of the greatest natural disasters in Ohio’s history. In March of 1913, heavy rains …
The Star of the Capital City’s Skyline
Those who are familiar with LeVeque tower may recognize it for its colorful light displays, denoting current holidays or awareness months. Located …
Homes Sweet Homes: Houses in Ohio Memory
On long drives, my favorite pastime is to look at houses I pass, picking out what I like, what I don’t, and …
No Place Like Home
Have you ever noticed that we have a lot of houses on Ohio Memory? Like, a lot of houses. As of posting …
“A Beautiful City:” Ohio Architect Nathan B. Kelley
Ohioans have made prominent contributions to their home state in many ways, including politics, innovation, literature, and art. But why are some …
Pattern Book Houses: Designing the American Dream
Books on architecture and home design have existed since the Roman Empire, when an engineer named Vitruvius documented and published acceptable building …
Cornerstone Laying Ceremonies and the Buildings that Shape Us
Whether surrounded by a bustling city or a quiet rural community, buildings make up the places and spaces that make us who …
Rush Creek Village: Organic Architecture and Usonian Homes
Tucked away in the Columbus suburb of Worthington, to the east of High Street and nestled along what’s now known as Rush …
Art Work of Columbus
I’m not a native of Columbus. In fact, I’m not a native Ohioan, either. I was born in California and only moved …
