Near East Side Tour

Explore and learn while taking a walking tour of the Near East Side. This tour will take to to cultural destinations old and new.

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Near East Side Tour

Columbus, Ohio 43215, United States

Created By: PACT

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The Near East Side (NES) is bounded by I-670, I-71, Woodland Ave, and Broad St. Neighborhoods such as Woodland Park and King-Lincoln Bronzeville are located within the Near East Side. This area hosts many historical and cultural gems such as the Lincoln Theater, Poindexter Village, The Kings Arts Complex. This tour will show you a few of the area's staples and what truly makes it so unique to other parts of Columbus. Be sure to read about the history and legacy of the NES geography at eastpact.com/history!


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Organized in 1823 as Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church St. Paul A.M.E.Church is the oldest congregation of African Descent in Columbus.  https://www.stpaulamecolumbusohio.net/
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Alpha Hospital and Professional Building was built in 1920. Located on the corner of 17th and Long Street, this hospital was established by Dr. William Method and Dr. R. M. Tribbitt for the African-American community. It cost $23,000 to ere... Read more
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The Columbus Urban League (CUL) is a community‐based, non‐profit, advocacy organization. Founded in 1918, the CUL is an affiliate of the National Urban League. We stand as one of the largest and most prestigious community‐based organi... Read more
Built-in 1911 as a state-of-the-art hospital and later converted into an upscale boutique hotel, this near east side landmark—just blocks from downtown Columbus, Ohio—has a rich history, beautiful architecture, and a touch of celebrity.... Read more
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The Adelphi Building was home to the Adelphi Loan and Savings Company, a bank created by and for blacks in a time this was necessitated by discrimination, and the Colored Ohio National Guard headquarters. Carl Eugene Barnett, an African Ame... Read more
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