🏛️ Columbus Had A Gorgeous (And Kind Of Cursed) City Hall

Plus: 🎻 You're Invited To A Cave Concert

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Chelsea Wiley
April 29, 2025

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Hello, Tuesday! Chelsea here.

Around here, you know we love our history. Columbus has a bad habit of tearing down beautiful old buildings, but sometimes, their destruction is unavoidable. Before City Hall moved to it’s current location, it used to be house in a stunning Gothic building along Capitol Square. People thought it was an eyesore (to which I say, people of early 1900s Columbus, what were you thinking?) and eventually the building met a very fiery demise. P.S. When I describe it as gorgeous, I’m not being hyperbolic. It was truly a beautiful building.

🎻 Columbus Symphony Is Playing A Concert Inside Ash Cave This Summer
This summer, the Columbus Symphony Orchestra is taking over Ash Cave for a one-of-a-kind concert experience in the middle of Hocking Hills.

🌸 Some Of The Most Enchanting Gardens In the World Are Right Here In Ohio
Every June, one of the most beautiful places in Ohio opens up to the public. I’ve had the pleasure of exploring Schnormeier Gardens and I can’t recommend the experience enough.

Headlines 📰 

⛈️ Those storms we mentioned yesterday? Well, they’re still a threat. Central Ohio is under an Enhanced Risk for severe weather today, with storms likely between 1–5 p.m. The main threats are large hail and strong winds, especially north of I-70. (NBC4)

🦒 An Ohio zoo is growing lettuce and kale hydroponically just steps from its animal habitats to boost sustainability and cut costs. So far, it’s produced over 10,000 pounds of fresh greens to feed giraffes, manatees, and more. (WOSU)

📈 Columbus helped kick off the Midwest’s data center boom, but with the growth comes some big questions about hidden energy use, water demands, and how much the community actually benefits. (Axios Columbus)

⛈️ Weather: 81 with showers and thunderstorms

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🌳 Need to see something beautiful today? Head over and soak up some sun on the banks of Alum Creek at Wolfe Park. Because sometimes the best way to clear your head is with a little peace, quiet, and water that’s way too pretty to ignore.

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- Chelsea