Battleship U.S.S. Ohio Adornment Restoration - Columbus, OH
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N 39° 57.339 W 083° 00.182
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A plaque on the brick wall surrounding the 1861 Ohio State Arsenal, now the Columbus Cultural Arts Center, highlights Soroptimist International's role in the restoration of the Battleship U.S.S. Ohio's eagle adornment.
Waymark Code: WMFZF4
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 12/23/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member bluesnote
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The plaque reads:

This cast-bronze eagle once adorned the
Battleship U.S.S. Ohio
Restoration has been made possible through
donations by
Altrusa Club Quota Club
Pilot Club Zonta Club
Soroptimist International
1978

A 1905 photo of the adornment on the Battleship U.S.S. Ohio is on an old postcard seen below:

Marker Type: Plaque

Condition: Good

Placed by: Altrusa Club, Quota Club, Pilot Club, Zonta Club, Soroptimist International

Address of Soroptimist Office/Lodge (or where they hold their meetings):
139 West Main Street
Columbus, OH USA
43215

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