Thursday, April 2 2020

Weird Columbus History: A 1932 Explosion In The Heart Of Downtown 😲

April 02, 2020

GCAC

Ever come to tears or belly laughed during a performance, left an exhibition feeling thoughtful, calmed your anxiety by reading a poem? Now is the time to say thank you. Donate to the Emergency Relief Fund for Franklin County Artists. 

Hello, Thursday! Chelsea here.

I like to consider myself a decently knowledgeable person when it comes to Columbus. But don't let that fool you. There are still plenty of things that I learn about this amazing city that surprise me, and today is no exception. If you're ready to ready to go on a wild ride, please enjoy this story about one of the weirdest moments in Columbus history. It involves a struggling riverfront area, a criminal conspiracy, and a massive and devastating explosion in the heart of Downtown. 

Navigator Feature Story: 

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Navigator Originals ✏️

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 Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has sent a cease and desist order to Hobby Lobby, rapid new tests have been developed, and we are all starting to come to terms with the fact that this won't be over as quickly as we'd all like. Get your daily briefing on Coronavirus in Columbus here.

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If there's one thing that I've come to realize during this whole stay-at-home situation, its that my backyard is entirely too small. If, like myself, you've been dreaming of wide-open spaces and charming farmhouse estates, do yourself a favor and just click that link up there. 

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Yesterday, the governor briefly touched on the situation in our prisons regarding the spread of COVID-19. It's clear that some action needs to be taken. This letter from an inmate in Marion highlights the realities of being in prison during a pandemic.

Talking Points ❤️ 

Walking Tours 🎥

This really hit the spot for me right now - walking tours of great cities all over the world, many in 4k, including Paris, LA, and more. These videos are absolutely perfect to put on as background ambiance while working from home.

(Kottke)

Check Out The Ghostlight 🎭

Ok, I guess we're going heavy on video content today, but trust me it's worth it. Jason Gay, CAPA's Associate Vice President of Operations, has blessed us with a quick video tour of the Ohio Theatre and it's definitely worth the click to see some behind the scenes locales of one of our most historic institutions. 

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A New Nature Preserve 🌳

Central Ohio has a new official state nature preserve, the first since 2013 - W. Pearl King Prairie Savanna. It's an extremely rare example (at least in the midwest) of

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and hit the link below for a really great look at the area with more great photos of a really special central Ohio spot.

(Ohio Birds And Biodiversity)

Weather:

58 and partly sunny

Air Quality:

Moderate (Ozone)

Easton Restaurants

Sponsored by Easton Town Center: Please help support our 25+ restaurants who are offering meals through carryout, curbside & delivery services, as well as our 3 grocery stores (Costco, Whole Foods and Trader Joes)! Visit Easton Town Center to learn more. ❤️🍽🥖

Today's Photo 🤳

Seeing any fun houses on your daily walks? This beauty is unsurprisingly located in Victorian Village. 

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- Chelsea