University District in Columbus in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Browning Amphitheatre
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The Outdoor Performance Center
"All The World's A Stage"
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., December 31, 2008
1. Browning Amphitheatre Marker
Dedicated June 11, 1926 for the encouragement of drama, dance and music. Seating restored October 12 1985.
Browning Dramatic Society Originally organized 1882 as The Young Ladies Literary Society. Founded 1908 as Browning Dramatic Society by Laura Thomas Walradt and Mary Bohannon Chubb for the performance by women of Shakespearean plays.
This Plaque is dedicated to the memory of Elsie Coates Kittle, Director 1919-1950 “Gentles - God Save You”
To commemorate the 50th anniversary of its incorporation, Ohio Staters, Inc. dedicates this Performing Center to the University Family for its use and enjoyment.
Ohio Staters, Inc. was conceived of in 1933 and received its Ohio Charter March 2, 1935. Students, faculty, staff and alumni members continue the tradition of service to Alma Mater as:
“Thinkers, Believers and Doers in and about The Ohio State University”
The Outdoor Performance Center was built with the contributions of Ohio Staters, Inc. members, alumni and friends and the generous support of the University.
October 12, 1985
Founders
Edward S. Drake Charles W. Ebersold John B. Fullen Howard L. Hamilton James C. B. Handley Fred
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Erected 1985 by Ohio Staters, Inc. and The Browning Dramatic Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education • Entertainment • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical date for this entry is March 2, 1854.
Location. 39° 59.873′ N, 83° 0.815′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is in the University District. It can be reached from Neil Avenue. Markers are on the corner pedestals of the Browning Amphitheatre, just southeast of Mirror Lake, and north of the Kuhn Honors House (former President's House), 220 West 12th Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Columbus OH 43210, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Ohio’s Scioto Valley. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Ohio State University (a few steps from this marker); Mirror Lake (within shouting distance of this marker); The Underground Railroad on University Land (within shouting distance of this marker); 2018 Restoration & Evolution (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Mirror Lake (within shouting distance of this marker); Bucket & Dipper Junior Class Honorary
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., December 31, 2008
2. The Outdoor Performance Center Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr.
3. Browning Amphitheatre / The Outdoor Performance Center
Markers on urn pedestals to sides of stage. Mirror Lake in background.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr.
4. Browning Amphitheatre / The Outdoor Performance Center
Pomerene Hall in background, behind evergreens.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., December 31, 2008
5. Browning Amphitheatre / The Outdoor Performance Center
Looking south, with Kuhn Honors Hall in background.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 12, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 3,043 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 12, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
