Columbus, Ohio

Columbus, Ohio

Dramatically beautiful Mershon Auditorium on Ohio State University campus.  Completed in April 1957 with a seating capacity of 3072 it is renowned for exceptional acoustics.

Ohio State Stadium

Covers 10 acres; 109 feet high, 750 feet long, 597 feet wide.  Circumference 1/3 mile and a 1/4 mile cinder track in between stands and playing field.  Capacity 80,000.

Ohio State University Medical Center

Medical Center of Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio

Medical Health Center includes hospital facilities.  University's College of Medicine and Dentistry, Schools of Nursing and Optometry and facilities of University's Medical Research Program.

Medical Center of Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio

Medical Health Center includes hospital facilities. University's College of Medicine and Dentistry, Schools of Nursing and Optometry and facilities of University's Medical Research Program.

Columbus, Ohio

Ohio State Office Building and Le Veque-Lincoln Tower

Columbus, Ohio

State office building located on Scioto River-front and harmonizes with buildings comprising the Civic Center Group.  It is directly opposite 45-story Le Veque-Lincoln tower, also shown on this card.  City Hall is shown at extreme left.

Ohio State Office Building and Le Veque-Lincoln Tower

Columbus, Ohio

State office building located on Scioto River-front and harmonizes with buildings comprising the Civic Center Group. It is directly opposite 45-story Le Veque-Lincoln tower, also shown on this card. City Hall is shown at extreme left.

Park Of Roses - Columbus, Ohio

Park of Roses, Columbus, Ohio

North High Street at Acton Road

World's largest municipal rose gardens

Columbus, Ohio

Park of Roses, headquarters of the American Rose Society, is the largest Rose Garden in the world.

Sundial, Park of Roses, Columbus, Ohio

A sundial marks the architectural center of the Columbus Park of Roses.  It is surrounded by a massive planting of the floribunda rose Spartan.

Columbus, Ohio

Beautiful roses at the world's largest rose garden, the Park of Roses.

Governor's Mansion - Columbus, Ohio

Ohio Governor's Mansion

Columbus, Ohio

Columbus, Ohio

Governor's Mansion, home of Ohio's Governor.

Port Columbus Airport - Columbus, Ohio

Port Columbus and Terminal Building

Built at a cost of 4 million dollars and dedicated September 21, 1958.

One of the largest and most modern airports, it services 7 airlines.

Port Columbus and Terminal Building

Columbus, Ohio

This multi-million-dollar Port Columbus terminal, is among the busiest in the nation.  The Passenger loading wing extending at the top can be more than doubled as needs develop.  In the main structure, left to right, are baggage room, offices, lobby, airline reservation booths, and restaurant.

Port Columbus and Terminal Building

Columbus, Ohio

This multi-million-dollar Port Columbus terminal, is among the busiest in the nation.   In the main structure, left to right, are baggage room, offices, lobby, airline reservation booths, and restaurant.  1959 Winner All American City Award.

Port Columbus and Terminal Building

Columbus, Ohio

This multi-million-dollar Port Columbus terminal, is among the busiest in the nation. The Passenger loading wing extending at the top can be more than doubled as needs develop. In the main structure, left to right, are baggage room, offices, lobby, airline reservation booths, and restaurant.

Ohio State University

Ohio State University

Columbus, Ohio

Aerial View of Campus and view of beautiful Mirror Lake.

Stadium, Ohio State University

Columbus, Ohio

Covers 10 acres, 109 ft. high, 750 ft. long, 597 ft. wide, circumference 1/3 mile.  Capacity 80,000.

St. John Arena and French Field House are also shown.

Stadium, Ohio State University

Columbus, Ohio

Covers 10 acres, 109 ft. high, 750 ft. long, 597 ft. wide, circumference 1/3 mile. Capacity 80,000.

St. John Arena and French Field House are also shown.

The Christopher Inn - Columbus, Ohio

Sadly this magnificent modern hotel no longer exists.  It was completed in 1963 and demolished in 1988.

The Christopher Inn

300 East Broad Street

Columbus, Ohio

This unique 16 level circular Motor Inn is one of the newest architectural triumphs in the City of Columbus.

Christopher Inn and Franklin County Memorial Hall, Columbus, Ohio

To left housing Franklin County Historical Society and Center of Science and Industry, 280 E. Broad St., Columbus, Ohio.

This parking lot and office building occupy the site today.

German Village, Columbus, Ohio

German Village, settled in the early 1800's, is the largest restoration of a historical area in the United States.  223 acres of homes, churches, parks, shops and restaurants are being restored in keeping with the villages' original old-world atmosphere.  The village is located on Rts. 71 and 23 in downtown Columbus.

Columbus, Ohio

Columbus, Ohio

1959 Winner All-America City Award

Looking West on Broad Street from Memorial Hall, Columbus, Ohio

Deshler-Hilton Hotel, RKO Theatre and Le Veque-Lincoln Tower

Columbus, Ohio

The Deshler-Hilton Hotel is one of Columbus' most modern hotels.  It contains 1,000 rooms and baths; 600 of these rooms are located in the 45-story Le Veque-Lincoln Tower.

Columbus, Ohio

Business section and civic center showing U.S Post Office, Municipal Buildings, Le Veque-Lincoln Tower and State Office Building on Marconi Boulevard.

Le Veque-Lincoln Tower

Columbus, Ohio

555.5 feet high, 45 stories and top.  One of the most beautiful buildings in the world.  The R.K.O. Palace Theatre and Deshler Wallick Hotel occupy space in the Tower.

Approaching dwontown Columbus from the west over the Broad St. Bridge shown on this card.

Columbus, Ohio

Civic Center Group, Columbus, Ohio

Showing new State Highway Dept. Bldg., State Office Bldg. and Bureau of Unemployment Bldg., overlooking Scioto River.

Sheraton Columbus Motor Hotel

Columbus, Ohio

North Third at East Gay St.

Civic Center Group, Columbus, Ohio

Showing State Highway Dept. in background, Leveque Lincoln Tower and State Office Bldg. from west bank Scioto River.

Columbus, Ohio

Franklin County Veterans Memorial Auditorium

Columbus, Ohio

Dedicated to Veterans of all Wars.  Main Auditorium Seats 4,000, Assembly Hall Seats 600, Exhibition Hall 40,000 square feet.

The beautifully modern air conditioned Veterans Memorial Auditorium.  It has complete convention facilities and is host annually to state, national and international conventions.

Neil House, Columbus, Ohio

The Neil House, one of Columbus' leading Hotels.  Located opposite the State Capitol.  McKinley Memorial is in the foreground.

(The Neil House no longer exists.)

Columbus, Ohio

New Ohio State Office Building and Le Veque-Lincoln Tower

Columbus, Ohio

The new Ohio State Office Building is located on the Scioto River front and harmonizes with the public buildings comprising the Civic Center Group.  Seventeen different departments of the State Government together with the State Library are located in this building.  It is directly opposite the 45 story Le Veque-Lincoln Tower also shown on this card.

Business section and civic center showing U.S. Post Office, Municipal Buildings, Le Veque-Lincoln Tower and State Office Building on Marconi Boulevard.

The beautiful First Congregational Church on East Broad Street is a splendid example of modern gothic architecture.  Its Chancel and Rose Windows are famous.

Columbus, Ohio

Ohio's government is centered in the Ohio State Capitol, located in downtown Columbus.  The statue in the foreground is of William McKinley, 25th President of the United States.

Night view of the Ohio State Capitol, one of the country's outstanding examples of Greek revival style.

Interesting view of the Ohio State Capitol, one of the country's most outstanding examples of Greek revival architecture.  Lawn surrounding building covers huge underground parking garage serving central city.

Columbus, Ohio

Looking north on High Street from State Street.  Front of State Capitol and grounds on the right.  Neil House is directly across from State Capitol.  Capitol Square is at Broad and High Streets.  Referred to as crossroad of Ohio.

City Hall in the Civic Center showing the Christopher Columbus Statue which was a gift from the city of Genoa, Italy.

Showing Sheraton Columbus Motor Hotel, new 25 story City National Bank Bldg. and 88 E. Broad Office Bldg.

Columbus, Ohio

Looking West on Broad St.

Columbus, Ohio

Showing Franklin County Memorial Hall, St. Joseph's Cathedral, new Sheraton Columbus Motor Hotel, City National Bank, 88 E Broad Office Building, Leveque Lincoln Tower in background.

Neil House, Columbus, Ohio

The Neil House, one of Columbus' leading hotels.  Located opposite the State Capitol.  McKinley Memorial is in the foreground.

Civic Center Group, Columbus, Ohio

showing New State Office Building, Le Veque-Lincoln Tower and Municipal Buildings.