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Conversation with former Leuchter Bakery Worker
On December 20th, 2021 Ulrich Block Co-owner Randy Scheidt had the opportunity to meet with former Leuchter Bakery worker Dick Bray. Dick worked in the bakery around 1928.
Our Stories Illuminated (full-video)
Watch the full video presentation of “Our Stories Illuminated.”
Our Stories Illuminated
“Our Stories Illuminated” is a special effects video presentation planned for Columbus Marathon weekend in late September 2021. The Columbus Area Bicentennial steering committee has commissioned Blockhouse Studios for this show to be displayed on the Ulrich Block Building downtown.
Announcing the 1984 Restoration, The Republic, July 1984
An 1984 article from The Republic Newspaper about planned 1984 renovations to the Ulrich Block Building.
City Renovations Dec, 1984
A Republic article about downtown revitalization projects. The 1984 Ulrich Block renovation was complete at this point and is featured.
Vintage Map of Columbus Indiana
View or download an 1800s map of Columbus Indiana.
Columbus Indiana History
The rich lands of Bartholomew County attracted settlers, many from the south, looking for an opportunity to possess good land.
