Tuesday, January 30, 2018

Have you ever wondered what Columbus looked like in years gone by? Check out these 5 nostalgic videos of the capital city. 😍😎🌇

January 30, 2018

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Happy Tuesday, everybody. It's Chelsea!

Downtown Columbus will always be where I feel most at home. I've loved this city through thick and thin. As downtown begins to reclaim its hustle and bustle with new apartments, new businesses, and new people, it's fun to remember what it used to look like. 

Sure, we can always look through old photographs, but it's not the same. That's where these awesome videos come into play. The videos, ranging from the early 1950s to the late 1980s show Columbus as it grows and changes through the decades. You'll see all of your favorite Columbus spots, including The Shoe, German Village, The Columbus Zoo, the Ohio Statehouse, COSI, and more. Take a break from your day and take a trip down memory lane. You'll be shocked at how much has changed, and at how much has stayed the same. 

 Weather 🌡High of 28F. Partly Cloudy. ⛅️

Navigator Originals ✏️Buzzfeed Listed Columbus In A Popularity Contest And We’re Not WinningBuzzfeed decided to post a poll called "Does Your City Suck", and Columbus didn't exactly take home any honors. More than 60% said that it sucks, but what do they know? Chief Wahoo Is DeadThe Cleveland Indians have finally decided to retire their controversial logo, Chief Wahoo. Better late than never, I guess.A New Candy Emporium Is Opening At Easton This Week And It’s So ExtraIT'SUGAR will be opening their doors this weekend. The candy store sells a variety of goods, but most impressively, they sell GIANT candy. We're talking 27lbs Gummy Bear giant. #SaveTheCrew Is Working: Local Investors Include BrewDog And They’re Super SeriousSometimes standing up for what's right actually works out. Columbus officials, the MLS, and Crew SC owner Anthony Precourt are all on speaking terms again and working towards potentially keeping the Crew here. Now BrewDog is involved, and they're not messing around. The New Vets Memorial Is One Of The Most Anticipated Buildings Of 2018 According To Architectural DigestColumbus residents aren't the only ones excited about the new Vets Memorial. According to Architectural Digest, the museum is understated, "honoring the country’s veterans in an appropriately somber manner. Indeed, much like the people it’s honoring, the structure has a dignified form that appears to be organically grown from the ground."

Around Town 🏘NPR's 'How I Built This' will be coming to Columbus on February 8. The show will feature Jeni Britton Bauer, the brains behind Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams. Tickets for the show have already sold out, but don't worry. You can listen in! [NPR]Columbus has always been a leader of the pack when it comes to keeping water clean. For 40 years, the water plant on Dublin Road has served the community, offering safe and affordable H2O to central Ohioans. By upgrading their facility with modern technology, they hope to be around for another 40 years. [BOSS Magazine]Aetna, one of the largest insurance providers in the country, will be opening a second New Albany office and adding 350 employees. In return, New Albany has agreed to extend a previous "city job creation" tax credit for 7 more years. [Biz First]Ohio Legislature is urging the federal government to put the future East Coast Missile Defense Shield in Northeastern Ohio. Camp Ravenna is already an Ohio National Guard site, and if selected as the East Coast Missile Defense Shield, the area would see hundreds of jobs. [WOSU]

Longread I'm not sure if you've heard the news yet, but it was announced that America's favorite actor will be playing America's favorite neighbor in an upcoming film. Yes, Academy Award winner Tom Hanks will be portraying Mr. Rogers in a film called, You Are My Friend. With that in mind, I thought we all might like to take a few minutes to read about how Rogers was truly an American hero, and how his kindness impacted generations in this country. Esquire: Can You Say... Hero? 

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