Big Bear: The Original Columbus Supermarket
“Quality low priced foods. The one complete, one stop super food market.” Slogans like this are commonplace, but there was a time …
Cincinnati’s Tyler Davidson Fountain: “The Genius of Water”
If you have ever been in downtown Cincinnati, chances are you have seen the beautiful fountain, the Tyler Davidson Fountain, otherwise known …
How Sweet It Is: The History of Sweetest Day
Although Sweetest Day is sometimes perceived as a second Valentine’s Day or a marketing gimmick to sell candy and greeting cards, this …
C. W. Bryant, Jr.: A Columbus Construction Giant
On November 7, 1964, a public auction was planned in Columbus, Ohio, marking the end of an era for an important local …
Soap Opera: The Story of Procter & Gamble
Many national companies have Ohioroots, including the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company and Quaker Oats. Did you know that Procter & Gamble, …
About Time: The Dueber Hampden Watch Works
June 21, 1889, was a noteworthy day in the city of Canton, Ohio. 126 years ago this Sunday, the first watch case …
“Hamburger Capital of the World”
The White Castle name and brand is one that’s long been synonymous with classic fast food for Ohioans. It was on June …
