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The Columbus Dispatch
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Columbus's journey to 'Arch City'
Columbus's nickname "Arch City" originated in 1888 when city officials erected gaslit arches along High Street to celebrate major events. These arches became a popular attraction, prompting discussions of making them permanent, and additional electric arches were added in subsequent years. The community widely adopted the moniker after the city took over the arches’ electricity, with notable endorsements including Thomas Edison, establishing Columbus as "Arch City" in public and commercial use. Despite the arches’ replacement with modern lighting in 1912, the nickname has persisted into the present day.
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