Architecture, Attraction, Blog, National Landmarks
By Connie Nimmo Thorn Photo of North Christian Church by Carol Highsmith In 1955, 43 Columbus residents joined together and formed the North Christian Church. As, the congregation grew, they needed a new place of worship. They formed an Architectural Committee to find...
Attraction, Family Fun, History & Education, Ice Cream/Sweets, Zaharakos
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 1900, the Zaharako...
Arts & Culture, Attraction, Family Fun
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 downtown...
Arts & Culture, Attraction, Public Art
By Connie Nimmo Thorn Step into Columbus, Indiana, and you’ll notice all the vibrant colors, awe-inspiring architecture and everywhere art. There’s one artist whose colorful forms are a favorite of ours. Dale Chihuly is an American sculptor, known for his...
Attraction, Family Fun, Zaharakos
Tony Moravec, owner of Zaharakos Ice Cream Parlor and Museum in Columbus, loves to tell stories about his customers and their experiences in his shop. “I had a 3-year-old customer once who stood in front of the big pipe organ watching it with great delight as the...
