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The photograph above shows the corner of Sandusky Street and Broad Street in 1950. The sign in the grass on the right shows where Franklinton was first settled in 1797. Franklinton later became part of Columbus. What do you think this area looked like in 1797? To see what it looks like today, click here. How did this area change over time?
Source: Franklin County Engineer
You are about to begin a journey to investigate the history of Columbus, Ohio from the first settlements to today. You will do the work of historians. Historians are like detectives. They read and view primary and secondary sources to draw conclusions about the past. One of the most important questions you should think about as a historian of Columbus is: How has our city changed over time?