Atcheson Elementary, 1894-1924, was named after prominent landowner Windsor Atcheson. Joyce Avenue was originally Atcheson Avenue. Address: 1771 Joyce Ave. Photo courtesy of the Columbus Metropolitan Library
The Ohio Centennial at Columbus, held September 4-October 19, 1888, celebrated the centennial of the first permanent settlement in Ohio. The Central Exhibition Building was constructed in 1886. See also: “A History of the Ohio State Fair”; by C. La Von Shook, 977.1/S5591h, page 168. This picture was scanned from the original newspaper page. Source: […]
Clinton Junior High, now Middle School, was built in 1955. 3940 Karl Rd. Photo courtesy of the Columbus Metropolitan Library
1950s fair goers are welcomed at the entrance to the Ohio State Fair.