"Ohio State University , which is rapidly becoming one of the foremost institutions of learning in the country, is located about two and one-half miles north of Capitol Square, in a beautiful tract of ground comprising one hundred acres. The picture unfortunately omits some of its largest and handsomest buildings. Last year there were in attendance at the University 1150 students. The institution is made up of six separate colleges. Under the administration of President James H. Canfield the University has made great strides within the past few years. A number of fine new buildings have been erected, prominent among which is the armory and gymnasium., seen on the extreme right of the picture, and Townshend Hall which appears on the left." (page 65)

The "Ohio State Arsenal" was built during the civil war.

• STARLING MEDICAL COLLEGE , located at State and Sixth streets, is the third oldest school of its kind in Ohio. Several years ago it celebrated its semicentennial anniversary. The alumni of the College, numbering several thousand, are scattered all over the world, a number having risen to eminence in the profession. The college building is noted as being a fine specimen of pure Gothic architecture. It has many traditions, a number of illustrious names being associated with it. The western half of the building is known as St. Francis Hospital. It is the pioneer hospital of Columbus." (page 76)
• In 1900 memories of the bloody civil war were still vivid. Columbus included scenes of Camp Chase, on the west side of town, that was a major encampment for the Union Army and included a prison for captured confederate soldiers.
• "Birdseye View of Camp Chase "
• "Cottages from Camp Chase"
• "Near View of Camp Chase Prison "
• "Four-Mile House " was near Camp Chase, and was "a favorite resort for officers and soldiers." (pages 30-31)

Text and pictures taken from: The Story of Columbus: Past, Presentand Future of the Metropolis of Central Ohio, Practical Demonstration of its Development by the Reproduction of Rare Historical Photographs (2nd ed.; Columbus, Ohio: np, 1900)

This page created by Patrick J. Hall.