Downtown in Columbus in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Labor & Workers Memorial
Photographed By Craig Doda, June 24, 2022
1. Labor & Workers Memorial
In 1992, the national floral show known as Ameriflora came to Columbus and was featured at Franklin Park on the near east side. The Central Ohio AFL-CIO incorporated an area of the park to honor workers killed in the work Place. A small grove of trees were planted by labor volunteers, and a black granite monument was placed among these to establish the workers memorial grove.
This monument was moved to downtown in 1999, when a volunteer project was undertaken to redo the city park for a memorial park for fallen workers. The AFL-CIO in conjunction with the City Recreation & Parks Department chose Harry E. Richter Park, located at the southwest corner of Front & Long Streets to be the new Harry E. Richter Workers Memorial Park The park was completely renovated over a one year period. With thousands of hours donated by members of labor, and thousands of dollars donated by labor organizations and businesses in. Columbus, the park was opened and dedicated on May 13, 2000.
After 14 years, it was removed by the city of Columbus for building expansion and relocated to this site in 2015.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Labor Unions. A significant historical date for this entry is May 13, 2000.
Location. 39° 57.812′ N, 83° 0.35′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. American Federation of Labor / United Mine Workers of America (a few steps from this marker); Pickaweekee (a few steps from this marker); Evolution Of The Sioto River (within shouting distance of this marker); Spanish War Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Big Branch Coal Mines Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Location of a children's park and fountain (within shouting distance of this marker); USS Columbus (within shouting distance of this marker); John Brickell (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbus.
Photographed By Craig Doda, June 24, 2022
2. Labor & Workers Memorial
Photographed By Craig Doda, June 24, 2022
3. Labor & Workers Memorial
Photographed By Craig Doda, June 24, 2022
4. Labor & Workers Memorial
Photographed By Craig Doda, June 24, 2022
5. Labor & Workers Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 16, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 117 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 16, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
