Cool Link: Old Maps Search Engine




Old maps search engine

This link is a great resource to find old local maps for cities, counties and states from the US to around the world. For Columbus, maps go back to the 1920s, but other locations have even older versions. The maps are helpful for those doing research on this history of their cities.

Old Maps Online

Another favorite link is the Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps. These maps are even more detailed and you can view individual buildings down to the street level back to the 19th Century. These maps are available at the Library of Congress and require a bit more searching to find what you’re looking for.

Sanborn Maps

An 1891 Sanborn map of the Short North.



Cool Link Ohio’s Haunted Halloween Attractions



Ohio's haunted Halloween attractions

Halloween is just weeks away, and although the pandemic continues and festivities have been greatly reduced, some haunted Halloween attractions will be open this season, particularly those that are outdoors. Today’s link provides information on how to find the best of Ohio’s attractions, both locally and elsewhere in the state.

Haunt World
https://www.hauntworld.com/ohio-haunted-houses
Haunt World has a searchable database of haunted attractions nationally, with everything from videos and photos to hours of operation and reviews. You can even order tickets.

The Scare Factor
https://www.thescarefactor.com/haunt-blog/2020-list-of-haunted-houses-in-ohio-open-or-closed-for-covid-19/
This site doesn’t quite have as much information, but it is still a good national source.

Ohio Haunted Houses
https://www.ohiohauntedhouses.com/
This site is specific to Ohio and does a great job of listing haunts by type, giving a breakdown of everything from corn mazes and haunted trails to safe Trick ‘r Treating for kids throughout the state. It’s definitely worth a look.

After the chaos of this year, we all deserve to have a little fun, but as always, be safe out there!