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[discovery district - history and facts]
The Discovery District is flanked by 6th Street on the West, I-670 on
the north, I-71 on the west and I-70/71 on the south. This area is a remarkable
education and arts resource for Central Ohioans.
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guideline. exact borders may vary.
discovery district zip code 43215
[that was then]
East Town Street represented one of the earliest “suburban”
neighborhoods in early 19th century Columbus, as the
city was slowly expanding. East Town Street presents a wide
array of architecture including Classical, French Chateau and
pre-Civil War Greek Revival.
This area has seen important historical events and served as
stop on the Underground Railroad during the Civil War.
In 1989, a plan was developed by the City of Columbus, to bring
together the various institutions in the Discovery District to
create one cohesive campus between the Columbus College of Art
and Design, Columbus State Community College and the
Columbus Museum of Art all located north of Broad Street,
and to create a gateway that would attract visitors from
downtown into this thriving district.[this is now]
Many historic homes can be found in the Town-Franklin neighborhood, the
residential section of the Discovery District. In addition to the historic homes
and the newer apartments and homes, this area contains one of the largest green
spaces in the area.
Deaf School Park, bought by the state of Ohio in 1829, was originally the
home to the Ohio School for the Education of the Deaf, but now contains a
nationally-recognized topiary garden portraying scenes from Georges Seurat's
famous post-impressionist painting, A Sunday On The Island Of La Grande Jatte.
Art enthusiasts will love the Discovery District. Between Columbus
College of Art and Design and the Columbus Museum of Art, there is always a
wealth of exhibits from student and faculty shows showcasing local talent, to
internationally-renowned exhibits such as Renoir’s Women.
COSI, formerly known as the
Center of Science and Industry, is a science museum that opened
on in 1964 as a venture of the Franklin County Historical
Society. Originally housed in Memorial Hall, COSI moved in 1999
to a location on the Scioto riverfront. Former NASA astronaut
Kathryn D. Sullivan serves as COSI science advisor.
COSI features a seven-story Extreme Screen theater, many live
performances and large spaces for traveling exhibitions in
addition to a wide range of permanent displays.
The
Thurber House honors Columbus native and American humorist, James Thurber, with
events that promote up-and-coming writers and bring established authors to the
city.
[what’s new]
The Bar of Modern Art, or
BOMA,named in a similar manner to
New York’s Museum of Modern Art, or MOMA, is a project to revive an 1880s church
in this downtown corridor. The project combines artist's lofts, a restaurant,
bars and an art gallery.
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