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84-628: Columbus Union Station was an intercity train station in Downtown Columbus, Ohio , near The Short North neighborhood. The station and its predecessors served railroad passengers in Columbus from 1851 until April 28, 1977. The first station building was the first union station in the world, built in 1851. Its replacement was built from 1873 to 1875, just before demolition of the first station building. After traffic problems on High Street, as well as increased rail traffic became problematic,

168-561: A Columbus City Schools bus depot. The Civic Center is part of the central hub of the city, encapsulating the homes of the city government. It is bounded to the north by Long Street, to the south by Broad Street, the east by Front Street, and the Scioto River to the west. Home to numerous city government buildings, the unprecedented growth of Columbus lead to a much needed expansion of the cities civic center. The city began renting office spaces, and started to plan for additions to increase

252-602: A bookend for downtown before it reached the Scioto River and I-70. The buildings are owned by developer Ron Pizutti, and serve currently as his headquarters. The Market-Mohawk District is located in the southeastern section of downtown and is bordered to the north irregularly by Chapel, Town, and Main Streets, Livingston Avenue to the South, South Parsons Avenue to the East, and to the west South Third Street. The Market-Mohawk District

336-673: A cost of $ 23 million. Downtown Columbus, Ohio The state capitol, the Ohio Statehouse , is located in the center of downtown on Capitol Square . Downtown is also home to Columbus State Community College , Franklin University , Columbus College of Art and Design , Grant Medical Center , Capital University Law School , as well as the Main Library of the Columbus Metropolitan Library ,

420-410: A late 19th-century style often applied to monumental structures. In May 1928, part of the arcade was demolished to expand the driveway to the station to better accommodate automobiles. New York Central moved their Toledo and Ohio Central services back to Union Station in 1930. In April 1931, the train shed was replaced with an enclosed concourse. In 1956, Columbus was down to 42 daily passenger trains,

504-584: A metal shed ("Amshack") east of the station near the 4th Street viaduct when it became apparent that the cost of operating the station was too great. The last train to serve the main station building was a westbound National Limited, which left for Kansas City at 9:17 am that morning. The station was finally demolished in September 1979. The National Limited itself was eliminated a month later, ending about 130 years of intercity rail service in Columbus. The freight yards and servicing facilities located east of

588-403: A new facility. A key feature of the new station would be a road viaduct over the tracks, finally solving the traffic/train problem on North High Street. In 1893 the old station was handling 112 passenger trains per day. The Toledo and Ohio Central Railroad left Union Station in 1896, establishing their own Toledo and Ohio Central Railroad Station . The new station opened in 1897, and the arcade

672-552: A new station was planned by Daniel Burnham beginning in 1893. The new station opened in 1897, and its arcade along High Street was finished in 1899. By 1928, part of the arcade was demolished. Passenger service significantly declined from the 1950s to the 1970s. The arcade was demolished in 1976 to make way for a new convention center , although it had been placed on the National Register of Historic Places two years prior. Train service stopped at Union Station in 1977, and

756-497: A prototype for an ideal city, ushering in the City Beautiful movement . Burnham's use of the style lead to an ornate station, held in awe by Columbus citizens for many years, though by the time of its deterioration in the 1970s, it was largely overlooked. The two main arched entranceways consisted of recessed semicircular arches, each flanked by four fluted round Corinthian columns. Two angel reliefs were carved into each of

840-523: A site assessment and programming study of three possible Amtrak station locations at or near the Greater Columbus Convention Center. On Greater Columbus Passenger Rail Station Study, which was released in early January 2022, details a plan for the construction of a new downtown two-level station near the intersection of High Street and Nationwide Boulevard. The proposed single platform / single track station could be built at

924-439: A unified paid area , where ticket gates are shared between all operators serving the station, or separate paid areas, where different operators have individual paid areas, thus requiring commuters to exit a paid area and then enter another to transfer between different operators. In North America , a union station is usually owned by a separate corporation whose shares are owned by the different railways which use it, so that

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1008-758: A walking trail. The park is also in close proximity to the science entertainment center known as COSI. The Park opened in 1999 and is also home to the Columbus Police Memorial. The McFerson Commons , in the Arena District, is a 2.21 acres (0.89 ha; 0.0089 km ) park that was developed after the demolition of the Ohio State Penitentiary . The park is named after the Nationwide Insurance CEO from 1992 to 2000, Dimon R. McFerson. The focal point of

1092-501: Is Toronto Union Station , which serves over 72 million passengers annually. The first union station building was Columbus Union Station in 1851, though Indianapolis Union Station , planned in 1848 and built in 1853, had more elements of a cooperative union station. In most countries in Europe , throughout much of the 20th century, railways have been owned and operated by state enterprises . Where only one railway company exists, there

1176-595: Is a misnomer, as stations administratively classified as "Hauptbahnhof" need not be served by multiple operators. Many major stations in Germany are served by various trains operated by incumbent Deutsche Bahn and other railways that operate local passenger trains, sometimes also by railway companies of neighbor states that operate trans-border connections; a special term like union station is usually not used. The stations are generally owned and operated by DB Station&Service . As another example, Leipzig Hauptbahnhof ,

1260-770: Is a two-year associates-degree institution located in the Discovery District with an enrollment of just under 25,000 students. Also located in the district are the Columbus College of Art and Design , which was founded in 1879 as the Columbus Art School and enrolls roughly 1,300 students, and the Capital University Law School . The ABA-accredited law school is a branch of Capital University in Bexley, Ohio . Within

1344-463: Is also sometimes considered within downtown. There are several large businesses and organizations that operate out of downtown Columbus. Companies such as Nationwide , AEP , Huntington , and PNC all have buildings in downtown Columbus. The only mainstream daily newspaper in Columbus, The Columbus Dispatch , is headquartered in downtown Columbus on Broad Street. Along with many bars and restaurants, there are several venues that attract visitors to

1428-567: Is an intact block of buildings built in the 1960s, though other buildings built nearby at that time have since been replaced. The building and district are named for the Central Market and Mohawk Public School , both of which have since been demolished. The Market-Mohawk Center was listed on the Columbus Register of Historic Properties and the National Register of Historic Places in 2020. The brick and concrete building

1512-574: Is high for Downtown, rated as one of five zip codes with very low food security in Columbus. The Hills Market, an independent grocery for local and organic foods, is the only grocery in Downtown Columbus. Union station A union station , union terminal , joint station , or joint-use station is a railway station at which the tracks and facilities are shared by two or more separate railway companies , allowing passengers to connect conveniently between them. The term 'union station'

1596-596: Is no need for a "joint station". However, before nationalisation many companies existed and sometimes they had "joint stations". In some cases this persists today. "Joint stations" are often found near borders where two state-owned railway companies meet. In German-speaking countries , the similar term Gemeinschaftsbahnhof is used in administrative language only; it applies for stations with joint facilities as well as for stations with side-by-side facilities; some border stations also fall under that term. The general public often call them " Hauptbahnhof " (main station), but this

1680-742: Is now known as the Fort Hayes Metropolitan Education Center . During the 1988–89 school year, the Fort Hayes Arts and Academic High School was created, and joined the Columbus Public Schools' excellently-rated programs. Notable buildings still present as of 2015 include Shot Tower, one of the most recognizable buildings due to its central tower, and the Fort Hayes Metropolitan Education Center, and

1764-426: Is the Scioto River, which snakes directly through downtown. The downtown of Columbus has changed roles since its founding, going from a government center, to an industrial and commercial center, to what it currently is as the major commercial hub of central Ohio. The first modern skyscraper to adorn downtown Columbus' skyline is LeVeque Tower , built in 1927. Many other high rises and skyscrapers have been added since

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1848-672: Is the eastern district of downtown Columbus. Interstate 670 borders it to the North while Interstate 71, Fulton Street, and Fifth Street borders it to the East, South, and West, respectively. Within the Discovery District are buildings of culture, art, design, and education. The Columbus Metropolitan Library 's Main Library and the Columbus Museum of Art are both located within the district. Also, there are numerous educational options within this district. Columbus State Community College

1932-833: Is used in North America and 'joint station' is used in Europe. In the U.S., union stations are typically used by all the passenger trains serving a city, although exceptions exist. For example, in Chicago , the Illinois Central and Chicago & North Western depots coexisted with Union Station , and although most Metra commuter trains (and all Amtrak services) continue to use Union Station today, some lines depart from other terminals, such as Ogilvie Transportation Center , LaSalle Street Station , or Millennium Station . The busiest station to be named "Union Station"

2016-474: The Brewery District and German Village are directly south of Downtown. Franklinton is to the west of downtown. Almost 90,000 people are employed downtown, and more than 33,000 students attend school at one of the many institutions of higher education located there. As of 2022, Downtown is home to about 11,200 residents. The city of Columbus began development in 1812 with the purpose of being

2100-588: The Central Ohio Railroad and Columbus, Piqua and Indiana Railroads joining in 1853. In 1864, the Steubenville and Indiana Railroad also began operating at the station. Major trains in the 1940s included: Union Station was designed by Daniel Burnham . He was noted at the time as one of the primary architects of the World's Columbian Exposition , which utilized Beaux-Arts designs to resemble

2184-480: The Columbus Bus Station downtown. There are taxicabs and ridesharing companies such as Lyft and Uber . There are several interstates such as Interstate 70, Interstate 71, and Interstate 670 (Ohio) that run through downtown along with State Route 315 . There are also bike lanes along several streets in downtown Columbus. Downtown Columbus lacks a major commercial grocery store. Food insecurity

2268-494: The Columbus and Xenia Railroad (C&X) and Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati Railroad (CC&C). A wood barn structure measuring 90 by 175 feet (27 by 53 m) was installed to serve passengers, the rest of the site given over to shops and freight tracks. The station had three tracks for loading and unloading of passengers. This station was the first union station in the world, housing multiple railroad companies, although

2352-692: The Fukuoka City Subway 's Kūkō Line . Joint-use stations may also be built at places where railway lines operated by different companies share the same tracks, as is the case from Meguro Station to Shirokane-Takanawa Station in Tokyo , which is shared between the Tokyo Metro Namboku Line and the Toei Mita Line . Depending on the extent of agreements reached by the different operators, joint-use stations may feature

2436-790: The Ohio Hub plan, there are plans to build a new multi-modal station on at least part of the site of the former rail terminal. It is planned to be located between the Ohio Center and the Greater Columbus Convention Center . A future streetcar or light rail line could be built on the west end of the proposed station. Views from c. 1975: In July 2021 the Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority contracted with LMN Architects and HNTB Engineering to conduct

2520-713: The Southern Theatre , the Ohio Theatre , and the Capitol Theatre. In addition to theaters, downtown Columbus has many specialty bars and clubs. A number of the restaurants and bars in the downtown area are situated around important buildings and venues all along High Street and in the surrounding area. The main form of public transportation is the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) bus system. Greyhound Lines also operates

2604-729: The State Historic Preservation Office , the National Endowment for the Arts , Department of the Interior , Community Development Block Grants , or General Revenue Sharing Funds. On October 19, 1976, Battelle's trustees decided to demolish the station, stating it would be an "imprudent use of Battelle's money", even though it was noted to be a small portion. The organization gave no warning to outside organizations. The State Historic Preservation Office

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2688-531: The American Revolution, and the original settlement lay about a mile west of the Scioto River and the current downtown area. The center of downtown Columbus is focused on the intersection of Broad Street and High Street. The City of Columbus includes an area of around 225 square miles, but downtown is generally referred to as the area within the Scioto River, Interstate 70 , Interstate 71 , and Interstate 670 . The last of these major highways, I-670,

2772-420: The Discovery District is The Discovery Special Improvement District. The goal of this private-sector corporation, that encompasses a 37 square block area, is to improve the safety and image for the Discovery District neighborhood. The River South District is the southwest area of downtown Columbus along the Scioto River that is surrounded by Town Street to the North, Mound Street to the South, The Scioto River to

2856-609: The LeVeque Tower, fitting a variety of uses from commercial to residential. In the early 1950s, major cities began revitalization projects of slums and blighted areas in their communities. Assisted by federal and state funding, these were intended to clear major slums in an effort to revitalize that area for the overall welfare of the city. In January 1952, the Department of Development for the city of Columbus began commissioning task forces in an effort for urban renewal in

2940-490: The Promowest Pavilion) is the first dual indoor and outdoor concert venue in the country. The LC hosts mainly musical acts, averaging just about 110 shows each year. The district also plays host to a variety of bars, restaurants, and cafes in the area. The district originally contained old industrial buildings, but began redevelopment in 1996 under then City Councilman Michael B. Coleman . The Discovery District

3024-596: The West, and Wall Street to the East. One of the main attractions of the River South District is a 7 acres (2.8 ha; 0.028 km ) green space called Columbus Commons . Columbus Commons was built over the former site of City Center Mall in 2010 and includes within it the outdoor venue Bicentennial Pavilion. Another area of interest is the Scioto Mile which is a network of parks and trails that follow

3108-489: The arcade's loss. Battelle published development plans with the arcade removed as soon as October 24. The arcade's demolition prompted the UMTA to withdraw all $ 6.24 million in funding, stating the act violated the spirit of the law and was inconsistent with UMTA requirements. While the arcade was gone, Union Station continued to serve rail passengers until the morning of April 28, 1977. On that date, Amtrak moved its operations to

3192-504: The arcade. The proposed funding included $ 6.24 million from the UMTA for buildings and platforms, $ 1.05 million from the Federal Railroad Administration for restoring the arcade, and Battelle contributing $ 1.56 million for the building and platforms, and $ 450,000 for the arcade. The combined project was to cost $ 9.3 million. It was noted that Battelle made no effort to find funding from obvious sources including

3276-552: The arches' extrados . The arches had friezes, with decorative eagle medallions. Above this was a denticulated cornice, and above that, a wider frieze with triglyphs and alternating medallions with classical busts. Above that was another denticulated cornice with gargoyles. The pedestals above the Corinthian columns featured statue groups. The arcade's smaller arches were supported at the spring line by fluted Doric columns. The arches had similar motifs, but were only reached to

3360-524: The area. Its name is derived from the Park Street that dissects the district. The Fort Hayes area is primarily located within the boundaries of the I-670 loop northeast of downtown, primarily along Cleveland Avenue. It was sold by Robert A. Neil and his brother William to the state in order to build a United States barracks in the then northeastern part of the city. The facility was built, and by 1875

3444-447: The base of the larger arches' friezes. Each of the arches had wood lath vaulted ceilings, covered in plaster. By 1973, the plaster was crumbling, and the arches became nesting places for pigeons, while moisture was causing the wood lath to rot. Storefronts were set behind the arches, all vacant by 1973 except a cigar store. Columbus Union Station, as it is recalled today, was the third Union Station in Columbus. The previous two served in

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3528-511: The blighted areas. The efforts of these task forces are evident in numerous older communities and districts, including Market Mohawk and German Village . Columbus' location was chosen based on its central location within the state of Ohio along with the confluence of the Scioto River and Olentangy River being right next to it. Originally, part of the area that is now Columbus was to be allotted to those displaced from Nova Scotia during

3612-686: The companies may reach an agreement to entrust one of the companies to manage the entire station, resulting in the establishment of a joint-use station. In contrast, an interchange station ( 乗換駅 , Norikae-eki ) in Japan is where different sections of a station are managed by different companies at the same time. Many joint-use stations in Japan are located at or near the boundary of two railway lines operated by different companies that operate through services to each other, such as Meinohama Station in Fukuoka , where JR Kyushu 's Chikuhi Line meets

3696-416: The costs and benefits of its operations are shared proportionately among them. This contrasts with the system of trackage rights or running rights , where one railway company owns a line or facility, but allows another company to share it under a contractual agreement. However, the company that owns the union station and associated trackage does assign trackage rights to the railroads that use it. Many of

3780-472: The downtown area as well as East Franklinton), up 46% from the 2010 census. The construction of The Ohio Statehouse began in 1839 and would end in 1861. The building was designed in the Greek-Revival style by a group of architects, the most prominent of whom was Ohio-born Nathan B. Kelley. The Statehouse was built largely using Columbus Limestone taken from the banks of the Scioto River. The Statehouse

3864-549: The downtown area, such as Nationwide Arena, Greater Columbus Convention Center, and the Lifestyle Communities Pavilion . Downtown Columbus has a wide range of entertainment options to choose from, ranging from bars, restaurants, sporting events, concerts, and even theaters. Outside of the concert venues such as Nationwide Arena and the LC Pavilion in the Arena District, downtown Columbus is home to

3948-549: The extension of Buštěhradská dráha from Hostivice (1872) and Pražsko-duchcovská dráha (the Railroad Prague – Duchcov , 1873). Nowadays the "společné nádraží" forms an unremarkable separate platform of the station Praha-Smíchov , known in timetables as "Praha-Smíchov severní nástupiště" (the northern platform). "Společné nádraží" was built 1845–1848 at Brno . "Společné nádraží" was at Železná Ruda as well, station at border Bavaria – Austro-Hungarian Empire . It

4032-546: The facility to host special games. Nationwide first began hosting concerts and hockey games in early 2000. Huntington Park is the home of the Columbus Clippers , which is a minor league affiliate team of the Cleveland Guardians . Huntington Park was opened for games in spring 2009, making its debut in the Arena District. Huntington Park sits directly west of Nationwide Arena. The LC Pavilion (formerly

4116-546: The first Indianapolis Union Station was being planned, and involved more railroad cooperation than the Columbus station had, and a more equal ownership stake. In 1853, the Central Ohio and Columbus, Piqua and Indiana Railroads entered the city and connected to the station. In 1864, the Steubenville and Indiana Railroad was connected the Central Ohio at Newark, and entered the station on shared tracks. This road

4200-565: The history of Ohio. Columbus's main riverfront parks are collectively known as the Scioto Mile. The nine parks along the Scioto River connect parts of the Scioto Greenway Trail with downtown. The Scioto Mile's main west bank park, Genoa Park, is a 2.07 acres (0.84 ha; 0.0084 km ) park located on Broad Street. Features include a riverfront amphitheater that holds events and concerts, Greenway Trail access, and

4284-797: The jointly owned stations were built by terminal railroads . Examples include the Ogden Union Railway & Depot Company, jointly owned by Southern Pacific and Union Pacific to manage the Ogden Union Station in Ogden, Utah; and the Denver Terminal Railway Company, representing the Denver & Rio Grande Western , Chicago Burlington & Quincy , Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe , Colorado & Southern and Chicago Rock Island & Pacific and

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4368-652: The lawsuit. As a result, BMI offered about $ 80 million for various causes, including $ 36.5 million to establish a convention center at the site of Union Station. BMI established the Battelle Commons Corporation in 1974 to handle the project. Battelle Commons Corporation applied for grants to create a transit center as part of the convention center, including from the Urban Mass Transit Administration (UMTA) and Federal Highway Administration . The transit center project

4452-551: The lowest number since 1875. Daily passenger trains fell to 21 in 1962, and just 10 in 1970. It was clear that the completion of the interstates and popularity of automobiles would soon mean the end of passenger rail service in Columbus. On May 1, 1971, Amtrak took over most of what was left of passenger service in the United States. On January 17, 1974, the station's arcade was listed on the National Register of Historic Places , noted in emergency as plans existed to demolish

4536-530: The main station of Leipzig , originally consisted of side-by-side parts that were used by the Prussian and Saxonian Railways until the federal Deutsche Reichsbahn was founded in 1920, but were essentially two stations operated separately by the two neighbors. In Bohemia (part of the territory of the Czech Republic today) some stations were called the "společné nádraží" (the common station) before

4620-469: The multitude of work spaces. The site encompasses 5.75 acres (2.33 ha; 0.0233 km ) of land in the western part of downtown. The space there is home to numerous important infrastructures, including Columbus City Hall and the headquarters of the Columbus Division of Police . According to the 2019 estimates there are a total of 18,660 people living in the 43215 zip code (which includes

4704-438: The new union station, thirteen tracks now crossed North High Street. The congestion between train and road traffic became unbearable. In 1875, a $ 45,000 tunnel was built under the tracks to allow streetcars and horsecars to pass under the tracks. An extra mule was stationed at the tunnel entrance to assist horsecars up the steep grade. The tunnel was 150 feet (46 m) long with 550-foot (170 m) approaches on either side. It

4788-542: The next day, a temporary restraining order secured by the Ohio Historical Society halted the demolition. The order noted that improper procedures were followed in planning its demolition. Battelle then allowed the historical society 120 days to remove the remaining remnant of the demolition, a single arch left standing; Battelle offered no funds to help preserve or move the arch. COTA's director still expressed his desire for TransCenter to be built, despite

4872-499: The nineteenth century, and their replacement and upgrade reflected the rapid growth in traffic and importance of Columbus' railroads at that time. The subsequent decline in rail passenger traffic following World War II was reflected in Union Station's demolition and replacement with a convention center in the early 1980s. In 1851, a site north of Naughten Street and east of High Street was purchased jointly from Orange Johnson by

4956-672: The north along Park Street. The Uptown District is also home to the Ohio Theatre , the Palace Theatre , and the Trinity Episcopal Church . LeVeque Tower, Columbus' first skyscraper, also resides in the Uptown District, west of the Ohio Statehouse and on the banks of the Scioto River. Miranova Place is located within the southwestern corner of downtown. It is bordered by the Scioto River to

5040-418: The north and west, Interstate 70 to the south, and South Civic Center Drive to the east. Within it lies two major features, the Miranova Condominiums and the Miranova Corporate Tower. The condominiums are a 26-floor residential unit, finished in 2000. The Miranova Corporate Tower is a 12-floor corporate office space that was finished in 2001. The buildings designs reflect a modern architecture meant to serve as

5124-446: The north, Front Street to the east, Spring Street to the south, and the Olentangy River to the west. The district is home to a few defining buildings, including Nationwide Arena, Huntington Park , and the LC Pavilion . Nationwide Arena is the home of the Columbus Blue Jackets , as well as a venue for a variety of other sporting and special events. Occasionally, the Ohio State University men's and women's basketball teams will also use

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5208-562: The park is the arch that was recovered from the Columbus Union Station after its demolition in 1979. Downtown Columbus has numerous historic districts, some on the National Register of Historic Places , Columbus Register of Historic Properties , and some on both or neither. These districts include the High and Gay Streets Historic District , Jefferson Avenue Historic District , North Market Historic District , South High Commercial Historic District , East Town Street Historic District , and Columbus Civic Center Historic District . Fort Hayes

5292-509: The pioneering Main Street Bridge , and many parks. Downtown has many neighborhoods or districts, but it can be separated into three main areas: the Discovery District , the High Street Corridor, and the Riverfront. Downtown also includes the Arena District , Capitol Square , and the Columbus Civic Center . The Short North , Italian Village , and Victorian Village are directly north of downtown. The Warehouse District , Olde Towne East and King-Lincoln Bronzeville are directly east, while

5376-412: The remaining portions of the station were demolished in 1979. The demolished arcade was delisted in 1999. A portion of the arcade was saved, the Union Station arch , which is the focal point of the McFerson Commons park in the nearby Arena District . The first station initially was operated by the Columbus and Xenia Railroad (C&X) and Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati Railroad (CC&C), with

5460-403: The riverfront of the Scioto River. Attractions along the Scioto Mile include Bicentennial Park and the River South Art Walk. The Uptown District, also known as the High Street Corridor, runs along High Street from Town Street in the south to the Greater Columbus Convention Center in the North. The Ohio Statehouse resides in the Uptown District, as well as a series of bars and restaurants to

5544-430: The state took over the private railway companies. "Praha-Smíchov společné nádraží" is to this day the functional name of the second station built in 1872 by the same investor near the first station Smíchov of the Pražská západní dráha ( Prague Western Railroad ). The new station served as the main marshalling yard of Prague . Three routes flowed into it: Pražská spojovací dráha (the Prague Connecting Railroad, 1872),

5628-425: The state's new capital. Originally laid out by Lucas Sullivant as the town of Franklinton, the original settlement lay west of the Scioto River. However, Sullivant laid out plans to expand east of the river for what is now downtown Columbus. Development began quickly and by 1814 significant buildings included a penitentiary, the first school, the statehouse, the first newspaper, and the first church. By 1816, Columbus

5712-431: The station had been replaced by the construction of the new Buckeye Yard near Hilliard by the Penn Central in the late 1960s. The multitrack yards and shop areas eventually gave way to I-670 in the early 1990s. The viaduct over I-670 was constructed with a cap, and shops lining High Street reminiscent of the long gone arcade. Amtrak has not returned to Columbus since the end of the National Limited. However, as part of

5796-471: The street to reduce foot traffic and were designed in Modernist or New Formalist styles, with two-dimensional facades, blank masonry facades, poured concrete decorative elements, and with none of the prior structures' architecture taken into account. Today the district is still home to Franklin University and the Market-Mohawk apartment building, the Ohio Democratic Party Building, the Ohio Republican Party Building, and Columbus Downtown High School. There

5880-443: The structure. Amtrak cut back rail service to a single train, the New York- Kansas City National Limited (formerly the Spirit of St. Louis ). The restaurant and newsstand were closed. The demolition and replacement of Union Station dates to a 1969-1975 lawsuit against the Columbus-based Battelle Memorial Institute (BMI). The institute was formed as a nonprofit and still operates as one, though its improper profit uses led to

5964-485: The west. The area retains numerous physical characteristics from the early twentieth century when it served as a wholesale and manufacturing focal point just north of the Columbus Union Station . In 1980, revitalization focused on becoming an exciting area, restaurant, and entertainment center. It features North Market , the only continued market of the four originals in Columbus. Numerous restaurants and bars extend off of Park Street, as well as offices and retail options in

6048-573: Was built in 1970 in the New Formalist style. The period-specific building was listed as it reflects the time and trend of urban redevelopment. Park Street District, including the North Market Historic District , sits in the northernmost part of downtown Columbus. Sitting just north of the Arena District, it is bounded by Goodale Avenue to the north, Vine Street to the south, high street to the east, and Neil Avenue to

6132-501: Was called the "panhandle route" because it crossed the panhandle of West Virginia on its way east. The station was inadequate and in 1868 the railroads formed the Union Depot Company to undertake a replacement. In May 1873, work was begun on the second union station north of the existing station, and it opened on February 14, 1875. The first station was then demolished. Compared to its wooden predecessor, this new station

6216-437: Was completed in 2003. Downtown Columbus is bordered to the north by The Short North , to the northwest by Grandview Heights , to the southwest by Franklinton , to the south by German Village, and to the east by King-Lincoln Bronzeville . Downtown Columbus has several districts that make up its diverse area. The Arena District sits on the northwest side of downtown Columbus, with its borders roughly being Nationwide Arena to

6300-704: Was declared a National Historic Landmark by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Interior. Now known as the Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center, the Ohio State Office Building was built in 1933 and has housed several departments of government throughout the years. Since 2004 it has been the location of the Ohio Supreme Court. The building is located on Front Street and features several murals, bronze plaques, and statues which depict

6384-407: Was far more substantial. Constructed of brick, it had a large waiting room, ticket offices and railroad offices at the front of the structure. Seven tracks entered the structure and a long train shed kept passengers dry. In 1875, 42 daily passenger trains departed from the station. The City of Columbus continued to grow northward with the opening of Ohio State University in 1870. With the opening of

6468-487: Was finished in 1899. The arcade was unique to Columbus and consisted of stores and offices built atop the viaduct and facing High Street. An elevated roadway connected High Street to the station to the east. The station increased the number of depot tracks from seven to nine. The architecture of the station drew on Burnham's experience designing the Chicago World's Fair in 1893. The style was Beaux-Arts Classicism ,

6552-610: Was in operation 1878–1938. Nowadays the largest stations are called "hlavní nádraží" (main station). In the United Kingdom , before the railways were nationalised in 1948, stations shared by multiple operators were referred to as "joint stations", but is not as familiar or as well understood as "union station" is in the United States. In Japan, such a railway station is referred to as a joint-use station ( 共同使用駅 , Kyōdō shiyō-eki ) . At railway junctions where two or more railway lines operated by different companies meet,

6636-480: Was incorporated as an official town, and in 1824 Columbus became the official seat of the county and elected its first mayor, John Brooks , in 1834 after being elevated to "city" status. The city of Columbus has spread out and around from the original 10 acres (4.0 ha; 0.040 km ) plot surrounding the Statehouse, making downtown the literal center of the city. Another pivotal element of downtown Columbus

6720-417: Was not advised, nor was COTA; COTA's executive director stated the public mistakenly blamed it for the demolition. The City of Columbus also stated it was not involved in the decision, but knew Battelle was considering it. Battelle believed the demolition would not block the pending federal funding. At 6 pm on Friday, October 22, 1976, S.G. Loewendick & Sons demolished nearly the entire arcade. By 6 pm on

6804-483: Was originally a residential area of single family homes that became a mixed-land-use area as the city grew. With the unprecedented growth, Market-Mohawk became overpopulated and grew into what city officials considered a slum. In the 1950s and 1960s the area was part of the $ 43 million Market Mohawk Urban Renewal Project. The redevelopment brought facilities for Greyhound Lines, Franklin University , and several apartment complexes. These new buildings were placed far from

6888-551: Was re-purposed to be primarily a recruiting intake and training facility. It was originally called the Columbus Barracks until 1922, when it then became Fort Hayes, named after Governor and President Rutherford B. Hayes . By 1976, the military had largely abandoned the Fort Hayes facility. The Columbus Public Schools district purchased an area of 50 acres (20 ha; 0.20 km ) for $ 1 USD and established what

6972-547: Was so dark and smelly that only the horsecar passengers, who had no other choice, would use it. In 1891 the traffic situation on High Street reached a crisis, with the roadway blocked for up to seven hours per day by crossing trains. As well, the Columbus Board of Trade (the city's chamber of commerce) rallied for support of a modern and grand station to fit their view of the city. In 1893 the architectural firm of Daniel H. Burnham & Company of Chicago began planning

7056-420: Was supported by the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA), Columbus's mass transit agency. The proposed hub, titled TransCenter, was to include 2,000 square feet inside the restored Union Station arcade, containing transit information, ticket offices, a bus waiting and loading area, and entranceways to transit below street-level. A new 20,000-square-foot bus facility and COTA office was to be constructed alongside

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