Search results
Results From The WOW.Com Content Network
The Columbus Buggy Company was an early buggy and automotive manufacturer based in Columbus, Ohio, United States, from 1875 to 1913. Begun by three business partners, the company set up its manufacturing facilities in what is today the Arena District producing inexpensive buggies and dashboards , and quickly saw success.
In 1895, the Columbus Railway, Power and Light Company purchased "The Villa" at the northern end of the company's North High Street trolley line. [1] The company hoped to use the park to increase the ridership on the weekend. [2] Electric lighting was added to the park in 1896. [1]
Indianola Park was a trolley park that operated in Columbus, Ohio's University District from 1905 to 1937. [2] The amusement park was created by Charles Miles and Frederick Ingersoll, [3] and peaked in popularity in the 1910s, entertaining crowds of up to 10,000 with the numerous roller coasters and rides, with up to 5,000 in the massive pool alone. [4]
Kilbourne and Jacobs Manufacturing Company was founded in 1881 by James Kilbourne and HL Jacobs in Columbus, Ohio with an initial investment of $100,000. [1] Built in close proximity to Union Station , [ 2 ] the company produced wheelbarrows, horse-drawn railroad scrapers and other earth-moving equipment during the turn of the century. [ 3 ]
The Ohio Railway Museum (ORM) is an educational organization dedicated to the preservation and operation of historic railway equipment. A special focus is its collection of historic Ohio Railway equipment and artifacts.
The landmark complex of historic buildings making up the Trolley District are situated at the heart of the Franklin Park neighborhood on more than 3 acres. The site includes the East Market food hall and marketplace, as well as several bars and other planned businesses. The six brick buildings at the trolley-barn site were built between 1880 ...
For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to reach us
The Trolley District is a mixed-use complex in Columbus, Ohio. The three-acre (1.2 ha) site houses the East Market , a public market and food hall, as well as two bars, restaurants, a brewery, and event space, with plans for neighboring apartments.