Ohio Theatre, Columbus
The Ohio Theatre is a highly ornate movie palace that is known as the "Official Theatre of the State of Ohio." Built in 1928, the theatre was designed by Thomas W. Lamb in a Spanish Baroque architectural style for the Loew's Theatre chain. The first motion picture shown at the Ohio Theatre was "The Divine Woman" on March 17, 1928.
The theatre fell out of use as television became more popular. In 1969, the theatre played its last movie and was scheduled to be demolished. Luckily, the Columbus Association for the Performing Arts was able to raise enough money to save the building. Soon after, it was listed as a National Historic Landmark.
Today, visitors can enjoy the opulence of the building as they stroll by on foot or they can attend a live show. Festivals, symphonies, concertos, operas and traveling Broadway performances are all regularly enjoyed at the Ohio Theatre.
The Ohio Theatre is conveniently located in downtown Columbus. Those on walking tours can explore the theatre while visiting the Ohio Statehouse, as it is located directly across State Street from the Statehouse's south entrance.
The theatre fell out of use as television became more popular. In 1969, the theatre played its last movie and was scheduled to be demolished. Luckily, the Columbus Association for the Performing Arts was able to raise enough money to save the building. Soon after, it was listed as a National Historic Landmark.
Today, visitors can enjoy the opulence of the building as they stroll by on foot or they can attend a live show. Festivals, symphonies, concertos, operas and traveling Broadway performances are all regularly enjoyed at the Ohio Theatre.
The Ohio Theatre is conveniently located in downtown Columbus. Those on walking tours can explore the theatre while visiting the Ohio Statehouse, as it is located directly across State Street from the Statehouse's south entrance.
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Sight Name: Ohio Theatre
Sight Location: Columbus, USA (See walking tours in Columbus)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Columbus, USA (See walking tours in Columbus)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Columbus Introduction Walking Tour
The state capital of Ohio is the beautiful and historic city of Columbus. Located in the middle of the Buckeye State, Columbus is known as both the governmental and cultural center of Ohio.
Columbus was first inhabited by the indigenous Adema, Hopewell and Fort Ancient people. Nearby mounds and a large number of artifacts kept at the Ohio Statehouse show evidence of these early cultures.
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.9 Km or 1.8 Miles
Columbus was first inhabited by the indigenous Adema, Hopewell and Fort Ancient people. Nearby mounds and a large number of artifacts kept at the Ohio Statehouse show evidence of these early cultures.
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.9 Km or 1.8 Miles
German Village Walk
One of the oldest and most treasured historic areas in Columbus, Ohio, is the laid-back German Village. Many of its charming brick houses along Beck, Mohawk, and Deshler streets were built by German settlers in the early-to-mid-19th century. Boutiques and art galleries, pubs, restaurants, and coffee shops look exactly as they did 150 years ago thanks to the meticulous preservation effort.
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.7 Km or 1.1 Miles
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.7 Km or 1.1 Miles
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