Columbus Through the Lens | Columbus News

Columbus News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 8, 2026 · 1m

Step back in time with a stunning visual journey through Columbus, Ohio, from 1974 to 2002. This curated photo archive captures everything from the opening of Wendy’s 1,000th store and the return of workers to Buckeye Steel after a strike, to iconic moments like Muhammad Ali speaking at OSU and Bob Hope performing at the Ohio Theatre. See behind-the-scenes glimpses of the Columbus Zoo, political handshakes, auto races, and even young John Kasich. From Bing Crosby’s family portrait to Art Schlichter on the track, these images reveal the city’s heartbeat—ordinary lives, legendary figures, and…