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HEALTH CARE HISTORY
Residents of Clintonville likely relied on medical facilities in downtown Columbus, like White Cross Hospital, for most of the area's history
Around 1909, Dr. Harry Burbacher, a graduate of Starling Medical College (now part of OSU), set up a practice in Clintonville. This might have provided some local medical care, though not a full-fledged hospital
Fortunately, Clintonville residents now have easy access to two renowned hospitals: The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and Riverside Methodist Hospital, both located close by in Columbus.
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TRANSPORTATION HISTORY
SWIMMING HISTORY
Early Swimming (Pre-1880):
The Olentangy River was a natural swimming spot for residents before the development of formal swimming areas.
Olentangy Park Era (1880-1937):
1880s: Robert M. Turner establishes a picnic ground and swimming area on the Olentangy River, later named Olentangy Park.
1896: The park gains popularity and becomes a major destination.
1899: The Dussenbury brothers take ownership and construct a swimming pool, touted as one of the largest in the world at the time.
The park thrives for decades, offering swimming alongside other attractions like roller coasters and a theater.
Post-Olentangy Park (1938-Present):
1938: Olentangy Park closes, and the land is redeveloped into the Olentangy Village apartment complex.
1938: Olympic Beach (later renamed Olympic Swim Club) opens, becoming a new center for swimming in Clintonville.
1970s-1980s: The Ohio State University swimming and diving teams train at the Olympic Swim Club.
2014: The Olympic Swim Club closes.
DINING HISTORY
SHOPS
Clintonville's shopping scene reflects its transformation from a rural area to a bustling neighborhood. Early on, residents relied on traveling merchants or heading downtown. The arrival of the streetcar in the late 1800s and early 1900s was a game-changer. It allowed businesses to flourish along High Street, the neighborhood's main commercial strip. This period saw local shops like barber shops, bakeries, and grocery stores like A&P catering to residents' daily needs.
Post-war Clintonville witnessed the rise of dedicated shopping centers like Graceland Shopping Center, known for its intriguing history.
TOURS
Clintonville's history stretches back much further than its incorporation as a city in 1887.
Evidence of Native American settlements date back thousands of years, with Adena mounds being found in the area . The first European settlers arrived in the mid-1800s. Norman and Lydia Clinton, from Vermont, purchased 1200 acres of land in 1855 and established a sawmill, which gave the area its name . Their son, U.P. Clinton, became the first postmaster and opened the first store.
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