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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.
Feb 25, 2021 · As for the name of why Flytown was created, it was because just as quickly as the houses went up, they came down. The houses in Flytown fell apart easily and there were many...
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Feb 15, 2021 · 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 home, a place of happiness for so many, a...
Feb 25, 2021 · Flytown was an industrial community located near what is known now as the Short North.
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Mar 5, 2010 · It's said that Flytown got its name because the cheap, raggedy wood frame houses just "flew up." By the 1960s Flytown was gone; done in by urban renewal and the construction of I-670. But several elegant Short North neighborhoods still stand - two of them are on opposite sides of North High Street.
Nov 30, 2012 · Flytown was the beginning place for many immigrants coming to Columbus seeking work in the newly industrial city in the early 20th century.
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What theories explain how Flytown got its name? Where did Flytown’s residents come from? What “pull factors” led people to migrate to Flytown? What type of work was available to newly arriving immigrants in Flytown? Describe the living conditions. Explain the role of Godman Guild in the Flytown neighborhood. Why was it founded?
