by admin@pchsne.org | July 22, 2022
Frank and Dick Sr. Tooley moved their 1920’s pharmacy from Central City to Launer Building in May 1928. When the Tooley brothers came to town, their initial grand opening in the Launer Building is said to be attended by 3,500 with 1,200 cigars, 1,300 rosebuds,... 
by admin@pchsne.org | July 22, 2022
Anders Christian Andersen originally homesteaded east of Creston in 1876. The family had previously changed the spelling of their last name from “sen” to “son” when Anders went to school and his teacher spelled it “son”. Anders... 
by admin@pchsne.org | July 21, 2022
Upon learning baker’s trade in Omaha, William Poesch came to Columbus in 1898 at age 24 and set up his original business on south 27th Avenue. He then built a new facility on 13th Street which included a bakery, candy factory, ice cream manufacturing, retail... 
by admin@pchsne.org | July 21, 2022
In 1924 Tom Adams sold the Clothier House Hotel, retired for 2 years, then bought and remodeled the building to open Adams Cafe. After Tom Adams’ death in 1941, Adams Cafe was run by son Horatio and daughter Marcia. The building was sold in 1957 to Robert and... 
by admin@pchsne.org | July 21, 2022
Chosen as a “Historical Event” to commemorate the 150-year anniversary of the founding of Columbus. Experienced and noted mural artist David Resier, who spent his later childhood in Columbus, was selected to create this mural. The Mural is titled...