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🛷 Dashing through the decades

Dash through the decades with historic holiday photos of Columbus
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The Hyatt Regency’s holiday display in 1992. | Photo by David E. Lucas via Columbus Metropolitan Library
It’s the most wonderful time of yesteryear, CBUS.

We can’t start the holiday season without a little nostalgia binge. So, we searched the Columbus Metropolitan Library’s digital collection for the top holiday photos from past decades. Here are our favorites:

Hyatt Regency

Many downtown spots went all out in 1992 with festive lights, including this popular hotel. At this time, the interior of the hotel had just finished an extensive remodel, with major features such as a water fountain being removed.

F. & R. Lazarus Co. building

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The iconic F. & R. Lazarus holiday display, in all its former glory. | Photos by David E. Lucas via Columbus Metropolitan Library

This department store was highly popular, especially for its intricate holiday displays. Lazarus was a one-stop-shop for many families during the holidays, offering toys, clothes, and home goods.

The store permanently closed in 2004. It has remained a favorite memory for many readers, and we totally understand why.

Columbus Holiday Parade

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Did you attend the Columbus Holiday Parade on Dec. 5, 1981? We’d love to hear your memories of it. | Photo by David E. Lucas via Columbus Metropolitan Library

Were you in the Hamilton Township High School Flag Corp.? If so, you may be in the above photo.

It was taken in 1981 to celebrate the first ever Columbus Holiday Parade, sponsored by the Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce and The Secret Santa charity drive. This parade remained a holiday tradition for 12 years, signifying the start of the holiday shopping season for Columbusites.

We’re just getting started. Hit the link below for more historical CBUS holidays.
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Events
Monday, Dec. 11
  • Conservatory Aglow | Monday, Dec. 11-Thursday, Dec. 21 | 5-10 p.m. | Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E. Broad St., Downtown | $0-$27 | Explore various holiday light displays, including ornament trees and gingerbread houses.
Tuesday, Dec. 12
  • New Music Showcase | Tuesday, Dec. 12 | 8-11 p.m. | Eldorado’s Bar, 4968 N. High St., Graceland | Free | Sip a cold beer while listening to local musicians perform their new songs.
Wednesday, Dec. 13
  • Science Trivia with COSI | Wednesday, Dec. 13 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Land-Grant Brewing Co., 424 W. Town St., Franklinton | Free | Create a team and compete to win free passes to the next COSI After Dark.
Thursday, Dec. 14
  • Ryan O’Flanagan | Thursday, Dec. 14 | 6:15 p.m. | Columbus Funny Bone, 145 Easton Town Center, Easton | $20 | Spend an evening with this stand-up comedian who has been featured on “New Girl” and “American Dad.”
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Jingle bells might be ringing, but the clock is also ticking to snag one (or all) of our best-selling items from our online shop Six & Main.

So, what products are flying off of our virtual shelves? Take a look for yourself…
  1. The Savvy Oak Dough Bowl Candle is unique and smells amazing.
  2. Holiday parties just got better with the savory Appalachian Trail Mix.
  3. Glassware featuring our city’s skyline is a festive way to toast to the holidays.
  4. Celebrate the city and state we all love with artwork great for any home or office.
  5. Perfectly curated gift sets are excellent go-to presents for the holidays.
Don’t leave these items in your cart for too long — order by noon on Friday, Dec. 15 for delivery by Monday, December 25.
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News Notes
Sports
  • The Columbus Crew are MLS Cup Champions, again. The Crew defeated LAFC 2-1 on Saturday to cap off the 2023 season. This is the second time since 2020 our local soccer club took home the MLS trophy.
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  • The Columbus Crew will celebrate their new MLS championship with a parade on Tuesday, Dec. 12 at noon. The parade starts on N. Third Street and ends at Lower.com Field.
Pets
  • All Paws Social is planning to open as Columbus’ first-ever dog bar at 345 E. 2nd Ave. in Italian Village The 20,000+ sqft facility will be a giant play area for dogs, and business owners are working to obtain a liquor license. Construction begins in January. (614now)
Development
  • Construction will soon begin on West Albany Shoppes, a new retail center on Warner Road and N. Hamilton Road near New Albany. The 11,000+ sqft building will house multiple businesses, and they are expected to begin moving in around May 2024. (Columbus Business First)
Trending
  • Voting is currently underway for USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice awards, and multiple Columbus establishments are in the running. The Junto has been nominated for the Best New Hotel category. Additionally, Little West Tavern and Cut 123 are nominated for Best New Restaurant. Voting ends Monday, Dec. 25.
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❄️ Take a (winter) walk

Winter walk offers chance to explore candle-lit labyrinth at Chadwick Arboretum
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The afternoon begins with a guided tour of conifers at Chadwick. | Photo via Chadwick Arboretum
It’s only a matter of time before snow arrives and Chadwick Arboretum is lighting up the runway for its entrance into Columbus.

On Thursday, Dec. 21, the local arboretum will host its Winter Solstice Labyrinth Walk, where visitors will learn about its conifer collection before exploring a candle-lit labyrinth on the 60-acre property. Here’s a run-down of important times for the free-to-attend event:
  • 20-minute tours of the Columbus Landscape Association Conifer Collection begin at 4:00 p.m. and will run until dusk.
  • Tours are led by Chadwick staff members, like Dr. Laura Deeter + Dr. Mark Debard.
  • Visitors can also enjoy an open fire, roasted chestnuts, and hot cocoa while exploring the gardens.
While the event is free, the nearby parking lot is $2.50 per hour, which can be paid via credit card. The Arboretum is located at 2001 Fyffe Ct.
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Mitch
From the editor
So here’s the bad news: It’s going to be dark around 5 p.m. for the next two months. But here’s the good news: After Thursday, Dec. 21, the days will officially start getting longer. It’s all about perspective, CBUS.
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