Columbus bygones but not forgotten

With news of the American Boychoir School–which originated in Columbus 80 years ago– closing, we at 614NOW are spinning around in our desk chairs, reminiscing about all the iconic businesses that used to call Columbus home.

From cocktail bars, to supermarkets, to burger stands, many staples of the Columbus market have came and went. And although many (not all) may never make a return, the fond memories made at these establishments are worth a revisit…

Catacombs Nightclub

Photo courtesy of Ralph Morse per Mashable.com
• Columbus, OH
• 1940-1941
Would you like a shot of horror with your martini?

Florentine Restaurant

Photo courtesy of R. Gust Smith per WOSU
• West Broad Street in Franklinton
• 1945-2016
RIP to classic Italian Meals.

Glass Bowl Restaurant 

Photo courtesy of WOSU
• Main Street in Bexley
• 1938-1968
Well known for their burgers, better known for their inverted champagne goblet building design.

Silent Woman Bar

Photo courtesy of Pinterest
• E. Main Street, Whitehall
Cheap drinks, not served by a headless woman.

Big Bear Supermarket

Photo courtesy of Tallgeorge.com
• Graceland Shopping Center
• 1934-2004
Iconic supermarket “of the future,” previously sponsored scoreboard in Ohio State’s football stadium.

G.D. Ritzy’s

• N High Street in Clintonville
• 1980-1991, 201?-?
A clear favorite of Columbus and on it’s way to a return!

Did we forget one of your favorite bygones? Please, share in the comments!

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