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   Flytown was a neighborhood just northwest of downtown Columbus, Ohio, United States. Flytown encompassed portions of the present-day Arena District and western sections of the Victorian Village. In the 19th century, it was considered the center of the Irish-American community in the city after the arrival of immigrants fleeing the Great Famine ...

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3. migrationmemorials.trinity.duke.edu › flytownFlytown | Duke Migration Memorials - Duke University

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   Flytown was democracy’s melting pot for the city of Columbus. But even more important it became known as a port-of-entry for the immigrant settlers of Central Ohio. New arrivals found friends and relatives who guided them through the initial steps of becoming naturalized Americans.

4. www.hmdb.org › mFlytown - The Historical Marker Database

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   Apr 15, 2011 · A building marathon ensued. It is said that houses literally “flew-up” overnight—thus the name “Flytown” was coined. Erected 1961 by The Franklin County Historical Society, June 16, 1961. Made possible through the contributions of present and former residents for Flytown. Topics.

5. www.10tv.com › article › newsThe history of Flytown and how it made Columbus what it is ...

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   Feb 25, 2021 · In 1961, new housing was proposed called "Thurber Village." The document states that "The area prior to that time was known to Columbus as Flytown, one of the worst slums in the city. For every ...

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6. teachingcolumbus.omeka.net › items › showImmigration - Flytown Marker · Teaching Columbus Historic Places

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   5 days ago · A building marathon ensued. It is said that houses literally “flew-up” overnight—thus the name “Flytown” was coined. Erected 1961 by The Franklin County Historical Society, June 16, 1961. Made possible through the contributions of present and former residents for Flytown. Location: W. Goodale St. and Dennison Ave. Columbus, Ohio

7. www.nbc4i.com › news › local-newsRemembering Flytown and those who made the neighborhood home

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   Feb 15, 2021 · Updated: Feb 14, 2021 / 11:24 PM EST. COLUMBUS (WCMH) – An area of Columbus that’s often forgotten dates back to 1865. Today, it’d be called a “low-income neighborhood.”. But Flytown was ...

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   When did Flytown become a city?

   • In 1865 the district of Columbus known as Flytown was subdivided into city lots. Brick and frame houses dotted the area and a friendly community soon emerged. Industry did not locate here because of the lack of necessary facilities. In order to obtain water, light and power, the district was annexed to the city in 1880.

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   Why is Flytown important?

   • Flytown | Duke Migration Memorials Flytown was democracy’s melting pot for the city of Columbus. But even more important it became known as a port-of-entry for the immigrant settlers of Central Ohio. New arrivals found friends and relatives who guided them through the initial steps of becoming naturalized Americans.

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   How did Flytown get its name?

   • “Flytown is one of the most important neighborhoods in Columbus.” Flytown was an area of industry in the city, which was important for Black leaving the south. Upon their arrival, they could find work. As for how it got it’s name, O’Donovan said there are two schools of thought.

   Remembering Flytown and those who made the neighborhood home

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   What happened to Flytown?

   • Flytown Wikipedia Entry. “ Decline. The neighborhood, considered lower-class, was hit hard by the Great Depression, beginning a cycle of decline. By 1953, the Columbus Redevelopment Authority declared the area blighted, and a bond was passed to raize much of the neighborhood.

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   What is Flytown Ohio known for?

   • This side face east, and is seen by westbound traffic on this one-way street. Inscription. Flytown was democracy’s melting pot for the city of Columbus. But even more important it became known as a port-of-entry for the immigrant settlers of Central Ohio.

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   Was Flytown a working-class neighborhood?

   • Historian Doreen Uhas Suaer from the Columbus Landmarks Foundation said it was a neighborhood full of working-class families. The families living there brought in low to moderate incomes. A significant monument of Flytown was the Union Station, which is where the Greater Columbus Convention Center is now.

   The history of Flytown and how it made Columbus what it is today

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9. everything.explained.today › FlytownFlytown Explained

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   Flytown began to spring up in the mid-19th century, when primarily Irish, German, and Welsh immigrants settled in the area to labor in nearby factories. The neighborhood comprised a 25-block area west of Neil Avenue, east of the Olentangy River, and south to a nearby industrial district along the Scioto River. The name "Flytown" resulted from ...