Koblentz and kate erstein on behalf of the upper arlington historical society. Upper arlington centennial celebration city of upper arlington. The city of upper arlington began its life like so many suburbs. According to patricia burgess in her book planning for the private interest, written into the deeds were restrictions, made to be in effect until 1999, stating that no home could be sold or occupied by any person or persons in whole or part of the negro race or. The ua archives digital collections are provided as a service of the upper arlington public library. To browse a list of all items in this collection, click on the browse button at.
Upper arlington is home to approximately 33,816 people and 9,807 jobs. The land that is currently upper arlington was first known to be inhabited by the adena people, renowned for building conical. The barney family created this fund to promote and sustain the quality of life in the city they have lived in for years. I loved the interesting history and how the historical characters were so real.
Ohio was already a state when most of the narrative transpired. The lincoln school story upper arlington public library. Upper arlington ohio flower delivery griffins floral designs. Upper arlington schools officials will recognize a portion of upper arlington history that has been ignored in the classrooms when it unveils a new high school building in fall 2021. On monday, january 22, 2018, members of our history book committee. Property originally bestowed in this area to elijah backus, jonathan. In addition to houses in upper arlington, there were also 29 condos, 0 townhouses, and 1 multifamily unit for sale in upper arlington last month. The true story of upper arlington, ohio, and the history of perry township in the nineteenth century as want to read. This fund was created to support individual and community wellness in upper arlington. Ua archives upper arlington history posts facebook. Search our online phone book to find phone numbers, addresses, and more. Call 614 4860900 to find out how you can get involved. Griffins floral designs offers express delivery to all hospitals and funeral homes within upper arlington and its neighboring cities. Located in the columbus suburb of upper arlington, hyde park is conveniently located off state route 315, 5 minutes from the ohio state university campus, ohio stadium, and 10 minutes from.
This fund has supported the creation of the updated ua history book. All upper arlington schools facilities are closed to visitors until at least may 1. The book covers the events and milestones that have shaped upper arlington for the past 100 years. Hyde park prime steakhouse is an awardwinning prime steakhouse specializing in aged usda prime steaks. Through the ua archives initiative, the library partners with local organizations and individuals to digitally preserve our communitys. Upper arlington, ohio images of america series by stuart. The registration form is available at, along with contest details. The ua librarys local history collection includes community newspapers, including the trivillage news and upper arlington news on microfilm or in storage, the upper arlington high school yearbooks the norwester back to 1923, and many more books and periodicals covering upper arlington, columbus, and ohio history. Upper arlington is a city in franklin county, ohio, united states, on the northwest side of the columbus metropolitan area. Through its 2020 historyspeaks programing, the upper arlington. Students of all grade levels engage in meaningful servicelearning opportunities, which help to instill a lifelong commitment to community. Coach matar decided to start youth discovery to introduce more children to the sport. Are you interested in learning more about upper arlingtons history.
Ua archives upper arlington history ua archives upper. Ua archives upper arlington history sakums facebook. Government gave land grants to revolutionary war soldiers in lieu of pay. Purchase our newly published history book a cherished past, a golden future.
Get instant criminal history, financial history, addresses and contact info. Former slave pleasant litchford will be honored as part of. Other centennial items include street banners throughout the city, a history book created by the upper arlington historical society and a specially commissioned craft beer that will be tapped in. The friends accept gently used books, magazines, and other materials, donated by individuals or discarded by the library, and then resell them to the public. First merchants bank, for their lead sponsorship of our historyspeaks 2020 series.
The exterior book drop at tremont will open on monday, may 4. The yearbook collection is an important resource for upper arlington high school alumni, genealogical researchers, history buffs, and anyone interested in central ohios past. The true story of upper arlington, ohio, and the history of perry township in the nineteenth century 9781698955452. The project was started all the way back in 20, and is expected to be complete. Centuries later the wyandot lived there, eventually being expelled after the u. Golden bear sculpture to anchor upper arlington park. A look into the sex slavery epidemic in columbus april, 2017 volume 80, issue 8. Arcadia publishing does a great job with its local images of america history books. The true story of upper arlington, ohio, and the history of perry township in the nineteenth century runyon, diane kelly, starr, kim shoemaker on. Friends of the uapl upper arlington public library. Through their funding, the friends provide adult and childrens programs as well as muchneeded library equipment. Ua archives upper arlington history, upper arlington, oh. This book is an outstanding example of the genre, and its the authors drive to represent the whole community of upper arlington as historic that makes this compelling and inclusive. The historical documents collection features king and ben thompsons country club district brochure, which outlines the vision for their new development, as well as the complete book history of upper arlington.
Upper arlington schools has a long history of providing engaging and relevant learning experiences that meet real community needs. Ua historical society hosts author richard rothstein city of upper. With the upper arlington centennial coming up in 2018, a lot of work has gone into creating an upper arlington centennial history book that will. Inspired by the country club development in kansas city, the thompsons envisioned an.
Upper arlington public library partners with the ua historical society, the city, school district, community. Ua historical society hosts author richard rothstein. Brothers ben and king thompson purchased 840 acres of the farmland to get the upper arlington company underway in 19. Upper arlington is a minimally walkable city in franklin county with a walk score of 42. Existing funds upper arlington community foundation. His love of soccer is a passion that he enjoys sharing transitioned to starting his own club upper arlington united, with his values and fundamentals that he has been privately coaching for years. The city and ua historical society are pleased to announce that linda gold ready and kenneth ken thompson have been selected for induction onto the. The planning and design for quarry trailsthe regions 20th metro parkare underway, just to the west of upper arlington. Through the ua archives, the library cultivates ongoing partnerships with the upper arlington historical society. Ang upper arlington nahimutang sa kondado sa franklin county ug estado sa ohio, sa sidlakang bahin sa nasod, 500 km sa kasadpan sa ulohang dakbayan washington, d. Inspired by the country club development in kansas city, the thompsons envisioned an idealistic residential community for columbus. The wellington school and the centennial veterans committee in support of the upper arlington veterans plaza project, for their supporting sponsorship of our historyspeaks 2020 series.
It lays out, in documented facts, the history of the settlement of perry township, in the county of franklin, in what became the state of ohio. History of upper arlington upper arlington historical society. Celebrating the first one hundred years of upper arlington, will be the first updated history book in 30 years. The ua archives website presents original documents, photographs, maps, and other media. Upper arlington was founded by brothers king and ben thompson, who purchased the original 840 acres from james t. Trivillage magazine tri village upper arlington historical society. All upper arlington public library buildings will remain closed through sunday, may 17. Learn how history was changed by a group of mothers who refused to send their children to a dilapidated school. Any previously scheduled events or activities, including athletics, are postponed or canceled until then as well. Upper arlington public library partners with the ua historical society, the city. The land on which presentday upper arlington sits was first known to be inhabited by the adena people, renowned for building conical mounds for burial sites. Celebrating the first one hundred years of upper arlington. The top 10 things to do in upper arlington with kids.
One cannot discuss the history of upper arlington without beginning at the. As of 2010, the population was estimated to be 33,771. If youre looking to send a floral arrangement or gift basket to. The true story of upper arlington, ohio, and the history of perry township in the nineteenth century. Each year the upper arlington alumni association uaaa honors one or more grads with the outstanding alumnus award an outstanding alumnus is an alum or group of alumni who has generously dedicated his or her time to the service of the upper arlington alumni association and its mission. Ben and king thompson were major real estate developers of upper arlington and the surrounding neighborhoods. On monday, january 22, 2018, members of our history book committee, chaired by sara klein, were presented with th. It was a large tract of farmland owned by the miller family. This new park promises our community an exciting opportunity to engage in and enjoy outdoor recreation activities not available.
Our club will meet for an hour and a half every first thursday of the month, discuss our chosen book as well as bring a prepared dish from it to share. According to the book history of upper arlington by the history committee of upper arlington 1977 the location was chosen for being on high ground compared to the rest of the inner ring of columbus suburbs and sat west of the city with no factories this meant the prevailing western winds would main that upper arlington could maintain. Upper arlington public librarys cookbook club is for anyone that loves finding new recipes, exploring new foods, or just likes a good cookbook. The friends of the uapl offer opportunities for volunteering, donations of items for book sales, and membership donations. Upper arlington public library, 2800 tremont road, upper arlington, ohio 43221. Upper arlington public library partners with the ua historical society, the city, school district, community organizations and. A brief history of upper arlington columbus neighborhoods. The ua archives program provides access to materials related to the culture and history of.
Find friends and family in upper arlingtons norwester yearbook, published annually since 1923 by the upper arlington schools. Watch the story of the upper arlington community unfold in our historical images. Our upper arlington location offers haircuts, designs, hair color, highlights, facials, makeup applications, manicure and pedicure services. Book of mormon, phantom and theres a great event parking garage across the street. Upper arlington thisweek community news lewis center, oh. Witness the growth of our city through advertisements, books, and early village minutes. The stand project is an upper arlington community action project focused on the prevention of substance abuse and committed to standing by students and families in finding help.
Upper arlington history upper arlington public library. The friends book sales have become a tradition in upper arlington. Upper arlington white pages phone books in ohio oh. The upper arlington historical society is looking for color images for uas upcoming centennial history book, including select photos of iconic ua scenes such as streetscapes, 4th of july, the mallway, shopping centers, schools, historic locations, and government buildings. Union cemetery interment book indicates removal from cemetery on upper arlington high school site to union cemeteryold cemetery. The ua archives program provides access to materials related to the culture and history of upper arlington, ohio, and is the digital library initiative of the upper arlington public library. History of upper arlington upper arlington historical.