Moment in Time (originally submitted to ThisWeek News for publication September 2, 2020)
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Moment in Time (originally submitted to ThisWeek News for publication September 2, 2020)

In 1924, Dr. Clayton Smith (pictured at the right) was a member of the Faculty of Medicine at Ohio State University and was a professor of Physiological Chemistry. He was also the school physician for Grandview Heights High School. Miss Marie McElwee, pictured along side Dr. Smith, was the school nurse.

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Final Salute Digital Timeline
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Final Salute Digital Timeline

On Veterans Day, November 11, 2023, the Society, in collaboration with the Grandview Heights Public Library (GHPL), introduced its second interactive timeline. With information digitized from the Society's Final Salute publication, this timeline honors individuals from Grandview Heights and Marble Cliff who died in the service to our country. Check it out here.

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Moment in Time (originally submitted to ThisWeek News for publication November 18, 2020)
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Moment in Time (originally submitted to ThisWeek News for publication November 18, 2020)

The fathers and sons banquet for residents of Grandview Heights, Marble Cliff and Upper Arlington was held annually at the Deshler Hotel. This 1921 photo shows the fathers and their sons having dinner in the hotel ballroom, while the mothers and the boys' sisters were allowed to view the event over the railing from the balcony.

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Enjoying Stauf’s Java Journey
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Enjoying Stauf’s Java Journey

Nothing better than savoring a cup of Stauf's coffee and learning about their 35 years in Grandview Heights. The Society highlighted Stauf's Coffee Roasters on September 12 at their program Stauf's Java Journey. Mark Swanson, president of Stauf's Coffee Roasters and Cup O'Joe, shared Stauf's history as Columbus' first micro roaster, and how their coffee, customers, and business have changed in 35 years at their original Grandview Avenue location. The Society provided insight into Stauf's Grandview Heights location on the historic Bank Block which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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Moment in Time (originally submitted to ThisWeek News for publication September 22, 2004)
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Moment in Time (originally submitted to ThisWeek News for publication September 22, 2004)

In May of 1923, Grandview Heights. Mayor John Ryder (lower left) proposed a $30,000 bond issue which included $15,000 for a building “of brick construction and artistic design, in keeping with the other architecture of the village,” to be built in what was then the new community park at Goodale Blvd. and Grandview Ave.

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2023 Memorial Day Parade
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2023 Memorial Day Parade

The Society showed its patriotism by its presence in the 2023 Grandview Heights Memorial Day parade. Trustees exhibited the Society’s new logo and handed out fliers highlighting History Walks.

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Stauf’s Java Journey
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Stauf’s Java Journey

Join us on September 12 at Stauf's Coffee Roasters on Grandview Avenue to learn about Stauf's history as Columbus' first micro roaster, and how their coffee, customers, and business have changed in 35 years at their original Grandview Avenue location. Mark Swanson, President of Stauf's Coffee Roasters and Cup O' Joe, will be the evening's featured speaker. Attendance is free, but seats are limited. Registration is required (click here).

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