Blog postings and news updates about the “little metropolis” of Columbus, Indiana – a city that always dreams big.
Blog postings and news updates about the “little metropolis” of Columbus, Indiana – a city that always dreams big.
THE LATEST POSTS ABOUT COLUMBUS…
Hometown Hero, Clessie Cummins
By Connie Nimmo Thorn Columbus, Indiana, is home to many big names, but one name has defined the entrepreneurial spirit of the community: Cummins. Clessie Lyle Cummins’ story starts in rural Indiana where he built his first steam engine at 11...
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Zaharakos – the historic (and delicious) marvel!
By Connie Nimmo Thorn Columbus, Indiana, is home to many small, local businesses. The eclectic boutiques and distinctive eateries give downtown an artistic flair. But, there's one business that has given Columbus flavor for over 100 years. In...
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Columbus’ Patrons, the Millers
By Connie Nimmo Thorn It's almost impossible to tell the story of Columbus, Indiana, without mentioning two people: J. Irwin and Xenia Miller. The Miller family legacy can be found around every corner. J. Irwin Miller's great uncle, William G....
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A Community of Dancing Cs
By Connie Nimmo Thorn Art, architecture and design are around every corner in Columbus, Indiana. Nothing envelopes the city more than the Dancing Cs. Paul Rand gave Columbus its most beloved icon back in the 1970s that lives on today all over Columbus....
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Embracing the Spirit of Architecture
Aerial photo of First Christian church by Phil Hanna By Connie Nimmo Thorn Columbus, Indiana, attracts architecture aficionados across the world for its many structures built by the biggest names in the industry. However, you don’t need to be...
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Nothing Wrong with a Little Chaos
By Connie Nimmo Thorn Columbus, Indiana, is home to a 30-foot tall, seven-ton mammoth contraption. The work is demonstrating how engineering and art can live together in the same space. The sculptural machine is called Chaos I, and for good reason. This...
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