On This Day in Columbus, Ohio History

Columbusgrew from a one-horse town to a metropolis one day at a time.

Tom Betti andDoreen Uhas Sauer of the Columbus Landmarks Foundation have selected the 365most fascinating city history vignettes for each day of the year.

Match yourseasons up to the full range of Columbus history, from the marching band hiredto test the strength of incomplete statehouse stairs in January 1857 to theprohibition of public dancing in city parks in December 1913, and enjoydelightful tidbits every day in between.