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The Columbus Ironworks (also known as the Columbus Georgia Convention & Trade Center) was built in 1853. It was listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 1969. [1] During the Civil War, the industrial plant produced weapons for the Confederate army. These weapons included cannons, pistols, rifles, and swords.
1847 - Columbus Board of Trade founded. 1850 Columbus Times newspaper begins publication. [3] Population: 5,042. [6] 1853 Mobile & Girard Railroad begins operating. [1] Columbus Iron Works built. [7] Columbus Georgia Convention & Trade Center built. 1854 - Temple Israel founded. 1856 - Pemberton House built. 1860 - Population: 9,621. [8]
According to the Columbus Convention and Visitors Bureau, ... Columbus Civic Center, a 10,000-seat multi-purpose arena, opened in 1996. It is the primary arena used ...
July 28, 1977 (1408 3rd Ave. Columbus: 22: Bush-Philips Hardware Co. Bush-Philips Hardware Co. December 2, 1980 (1025 Broadway: Columbus: 23: Thomas U. Butts House
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The convention center was conceived in 1969 as a way for the City of Columbus to generate economic revenue by hosting events and revitalize the downtown area after a period of decline. [3] Voters approved a $6 million bond in 1971 to purchase 27.5 acres (11.1 ha) which was the site of the first Union Station in the world.
April 13, 1996 – The Crew play their inaugural game against D.C. United, a 4-0 Columbus victory in front of a crowd of 25,266 at Ohio Stadium. McBride scores twice. Aug. 2, 1996 – With The ...
The Columbus Consolidated Government Center is the seat of the government for the City of Columbus. This building is where the Muscogee County Board of Commissioners meet as well as many of the county departments. The Government Center is located in the area that is bounded by 9th Street to the south, 2nd Avenue to the east, 10 Street to the ...