Tag Archives: Segment
Latin American Migration
Latin Americans living in Columbus came not just from Mexico, but from diverse South and Central America cultures. The local Latin American community has bolstered the economy through entrepreneurship. Learn more about the Latin American migration to Columbus.
From the Vault: Illustrated Directory
Brent Davis visits the Ohio History Connection to look at the historical Columbus Illustrated Directory, produced by and for Columbus’ black community to help find services in segregated areas.
Appalachian Migration Story
Appalachian migration to Columbus is a story of strong families and hard labor. Find out how recent migrations mix with old traditions to bring a new twist to the narrative.
The Great Migration
Learn about the history of the mass exodus of African Americans who left the South to live and work in northern cities like Columbus, motivated by opportunities for economic and political advancement.
Ohio Penitentiary Fire of 1930
Don Rose writes a book about his father’s life as a judge in Columbus and discovers that his father worked on the Ohio Penitentiary fire of 1930. This discovery sets Don on a journey to uncover the full story of the third-deadliest building fire in U.S. history.