Columbus Metropolitan Library Digital Collections

DIGITAL COLLECTIONS

Ohio Postcard Collection
The Ohio Postcard Collection contains over 9,000 early 20th Century postcards of Ohio cities and towns from Aberdeen to Zoar. The collection was originally acquired in the 1970s through funds from the John M. Lewis estate.
Columbus in Historic Photographs
This collection includes over 7,500 images of people and places showcasing the rich history of Ohio’s capital city held by the Genealogy, History & Travel Division.
Columbus Memory
Columbus Memory is a collaborative project between the Columbus Metropolitan Library and the Columbus Historical Society providing access to thousands of images, primary documents, maps and artifacts about Columbus, Ohio.

Horticulture and Forestry Building, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio

From the Columbus Memory Collection

From the Columbus Memory Collection

A view of the Chittenden Avenue street car #625 in Columbus, Ohio.

From the Columbus Memory Collection

View on East Broad St., Columbus, Ohio

From the Columbus Memory Collection

Commemorative Mug with image of Union Station

From the Columbus Memory Collection

Ohio Columbus Centennial 1812-1912

From the Columbus Memory Collection

Charles H Hayden House

From the Columbus in Historic Photographs Collection

Birdseye View from the Great Southern Hotel

From the Columbus in Historic Photographs Collection

Arrival of G.A.R. Veterans: Scene on High Street

From the Columbus in Historic Photographs Collection

From the Columbus in Historic Photographs Collection

10th Company Headquarters

From the Columbus in Historic Photographs Collection

136th Field Artillery Homecoming Parade

From the Columbus in Historic Photographs Collection

Holy Family Roman Catholic Church

From the Columbus in Historic Photographs Collection

Bird's-eye View of Columbus, Ohio

From the Ohio Postcard Collection

East view of Public Square, Cleveland, Ohio.

From the Ohio Postcard Collection

Fountain and Government Squares, Cincinnati, Ohio

From the Ohio Postcard Collection

Looking North From Flatiron Building, Akron, Ohio

From the Ohio Postcard Collection

Bird's Eye View looking from Ohio State Penitentiary, Columbus, Ohio

From the Ohio Postcard Collection

Fifth Street, Looking West, Zanesville, Ohio

From the Ohio Postcard Collection

Lower Front, taken after water had fallen 3 ft.

From the Ohio Postcard Collection

Fourth Street Looking West, Mansfield, Ohio

From the Ohio Postcard Collection

Pbulic Square and North Main Street, Lima, Ohio

From the Ohio Postcard Collection

Main Street, Looking North, Lima, Ohio

From the Ohio Postcard Collection