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Dr. James' lifetime accomplishment will provide continuing benefit for all citizens of central Ohio. The Arthur G. James cancer hospital and research
institute opened in 1990 as the 4th freestanding cancer hospital in the United States. at The . . . — — Map (db m223512) HM
Dr. Bertha Bouroncle was ahead of her time. Internationally revered for her legacy in cancer research and treatment, she played the lead role at OSU in identifying "hairy cell leukemia," then assisted in development of an effective therapy that . . . — — Map (db m224140) HM
Last of the Wyandots. Born 1837 and whose death in 1937 marks the passing of the Indians from this territory.
Engraved by Zenker Brothers — — Map (db m17430) HM
Blaine T Sickles was an Upper Arlington resident for 58 years. He served as a member of Upper Arlington City Council from 1966-1985, including as vice president from 1974-1985. He also chaired the Council Finance Committee, Safety & Service . . . — — Map (db m224541) HM
C. William O'Neill is the only person elected to the highest office in all three branches of Ohio government, having served as Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives, Governor, and Chief Justice of the Ohio Supreme Court.
O'Neill was . . . — — Map (db m222126) HM
As a lifelong collaborator, Clark Pritchett's involvement with Upper Arlington came first as an attorney, then through involvement with many organizations- historical society, commission on aging, Trinity Methodist Foundation, Community . . . — — Map (db m224431) HM
Dr. Perry gave others the gift of sight through the many roles he held in addition to running his opthalmology practice, where he often provided services free of charge.
Early in his career, Dr. Perry played a significant role in enactment of . . . — — Map (db m224232) HM
When Cindy Dyas was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer in 1971, she sought out aggressive therapy, hopeful that the treatments would result in a cure. In 1992, she was active in bringing the Susan G. Komen race for the cure to Columbus. As . . . — — Map (db m223873) HM
Dave is best known as chairman and founder of Wendy's International, Inc. As a young boy, he dreamed of owning his own hamburger restaurant, and he realized that dream in 1969 when he opened the first Wendy's restaurant in downtown Columbus. . . . — — Map (db m224139) HM
Born in Cleveland, Ohio. Attended Ohio State
University. Veteran of WWI. Active supporter of
OSU athletics and Columbus professional
baseball.
Casto built thousands of homes, apartment
projects and industrial/commercial buildings
throughout . . . — — Map (db m223329) HM
Don Dodrill was an important contributor to the arts. A cofounder of the Upper Arlington Labor Day arts festival in 1966, he exhibited at the festival for 45 years. Taught watercolor and drawing for the city's Lifelong Learning adult education . . . — — Map (db m224621) HM
Dr. Robert W. Wagner was a professor, historian and producer/director of cinema and photography who taught and mentored hundreds of photographers and filmmakers over his 70-year career. He developed the department of photography and cinema at The . . . — — Map (db m224735) HM
Born in Zanesville, served in the Army and Air Force during WWII. 1950 graduate of The Ohio State University. Starter on OSU's 1950 Big Ten basketball championship team which finished third in the nation. 1950 All American baseball player. Played . . . — — Map (db m222897) HM
Born and raised in Saskatchewan, Canada, George received his first piano teaching degree at the age of 13 from the University of Toronto and went on to graduate from the Royal College of Music at the University of Toronto. He continued his . . . — — Map (db m224034) HM
System of Government:
In 1918 Upper Arlington became an incorporated village. That June, the 200 residents elected 10 men to serve on the first village council (pictured below.) James T. Mille, the man who sold his farmland to the Thompson . . . — — Map (db m221734) HM
Born in Louisville, Kentucky - World War II Army Air Force, radiological and meteorology specialist, pacific theater - B.S. electrical engineering, Ohio State University, M.S. electrical engineering, California Institute of Technology - science . . . — — Map (db m223729) HM
An architect and educator, Howard Dwight Smith made a significant impact on the built environment of central Ohio. Probably his best-known work is Ohio Stadium, for which he won an American Institute of Architects gold medal in 1921. As OSU's . . . — — Map (db m222261) HM
Born in Columbus, Ohio. Lived most of his life in Upper Arlington. Honor roll student in Upper
Arlington schools, graduate of Ohio State University majoring in philosophy.
Loved the outdoors, managed the old Arlington golf course and Indian . . . — — Map (db m223688) HM
Known by his students as Mr. Jones, beloved by those students and respected by his peers, his sense of humor, warm understanding, kindness and patience were never in doubt.
A resident for 22 years, J.W. Jones came into the community in 1920 as . . . — — Map (db m224376) HM
Jacob L. "Jake" Will was an active member of Upper Arlington for 86 years and was the owner of the local construction firm, J.L. Will & Company. Jake's passion for his community was apparent through his decades long leadership involvement in the . . . — — Map (db m224434) HM
As four term governor of Ohio James Rhodes
provided years of leadership and service to
the growth of our state and community. During his career he established over 20 technical and community colleges in Ohio increased the state park system to 71 . . . — — Map (db m223331) HM
To commemorate the centennial celebration of Upper Arlington's early beginnings, the Upper Arlington Historical Society and city of Upper Arlington are proud to induct James Turrell Miller on to the Wall of Honor.
JT Miller and the Miller . . . — — Map (db m223875) HM
Jeanne (McCoy) Purnhagen Schaal was a resident of Upper Arlington for 33 years. She enjoyed a successful business career, working at companies that included Ohio Bell, Battelle, Clyde Williams & Co., and the national board of YMCA.
Jeanne . . . — — Map (db m224290) HM
Born in poverty, John A. Dawson served in the U.S. Army during WWI and worked his way through Purdue University. He joined Ohio Bell Telephone Co., retiring as chief engineer in 1961. A loving husband and father of three daughters, John and his . . . — — Map (db m223728) HM
John Austin Dunkel was a lifelong resident of Upper Arlington. He received his juris doctorate from the Ohio State University in 1956, a master of law and taxation from New York University in 1960, and as a practicing attorney rose through the . . . — — Map (db m224292) HM
John was born in Indiana, served in WWII, and graduated from the University of Michigan. He moved to Columbus in 1949 to join Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease, and was presiding partner 1963-1994. Under his leadership, the firm grew from 22 to 278 . . . — — Map (db m223803) HM
Dr. Minton, a physician at The Ohio State University from 1960-1990, was a pioneer in many aspects of cancer research and treatment. He developed the laser as a surgical tool, used CGA antigen levels to detect malignancies and developed . . . — — Map (db m223667) HM
Born in Dayton, Ohio. B.S. in agriculture from Ohio State University in 1908. Owned Cedar Crest Farms near Dayton.
Returned to Ohio State in 1918 as professor of animal husbandry. Wuichets were 12th family to settle in Upper Arlington. In . . . — — Map (db m222416) HM
Born in Mt. Sterling, Ohio. Graduate of Ohio
State University, B.A. degree, 1916. L.L.B. degree,
1920. Honorary doctorates, Ohio Northern, Ohio
Wesleyan, Ohio State universities.
Bricker was a farmer, an educator, and a
chaplain during . . . — — Map (db m223219) HM
Born in Derby, Ohio, and raised in Mt. Sterling. Received degree from Ohio University and served in the U.S. Army during WWI. Lived in Upper Arlington for 23 years with wife Helen, son Dan and daughter Joby (Phillips). Established and resided at . . . — — Map (db m222407) HM
As the city's first parks & recreation director and over his 26-year tenure, Ken Thompson nurtured and expanded the community's treasured parks network, amenities and offerings, with much of his legacy still enjoyed by residents today. He led . . . — — Map (db m224738) HM
A partnership formed in 1908 by King and Ben Thompson was destined for greatness as the brothers were able to combine their gifts for vision and expert planning into the real estate development that eventually became the city of Upper Arlington. . . . — — Map (db m223764) HM
To those who grew up in Upper Arlington in the 1960's, Marv Moorehead was more than a football coach. He was committed to teaching life lessons to young adults. This principle became the foundation for all of his efforts. He believed that if he . . . — — Map (db m223379) HM
Lawrence E. Hughes was a proud Upper Arlington resident. As a former executive for Ohio Bell, he also served in the Ohio house of representatives from 1969-1982, for the 66th house district and the 58th house district, of which Upper Arlington was . . . — — Map (db m224620) HM
At Wittenburg University, Linda was tapped as a "shifter," a changemaker who reflected the motto "having light, we pass it on to others." Linda carried her light to UA, ultimately becoming the founding executive director of the UA Community . . . — — Map (db m224538) HM
With her enthusiasm, creativity tenacity, and bravery - never saying no to a worthwhile request - Mary united men and women behind shared visions and missions. Noteworthy among her multiple accomplishments was leading Ohio, while Columbus YWCA . . . — — Map (db m224233) HM
He led the way in achieving varsity sport status for swimming and diving at Ohio State. His teams won eleven (11) national collegiate championships, twelve (12) Big Ten championships and one (1) AAU championship in his 32 years as a coach at Ohio . . . — — Map (db m222057) HM
Founding pastor of Saint Agatha Catholic Church: the first church built within the young community of Upper Arlington. Developed on 10 acres of swampland and forest at the northern boundary of the village of Upper Arlington in 1940, Saint Agatha . . . — — Map (db m222659) HM
As a young rheumatologist, Dr. Rothermich had big dreams of helping people suffering from the debilitating pain of arthritis, but he knew that they needed more than just medical attention. They needed support, education, and research. A man with . . . — — Map (db m224372) HM
Early Inhabitants
Over 2,000 years ago, this land was occupied by
the Adena people, considered the area's first farmers and best known for building conical mounds for burial sites. Shrum Mound at Campbell Memorial
Park is the closest example . . . — — Map (db m221811) HM
Civic Pride
Upper Arlington is immensely proud of its heritage, as displayed by the well-kept home exteriors and the ever-present adornments of black and gold. Golden Bear pawprints are painted as embellishments on driveways, and lawn signs . . . — — Map (db m221956) HM
An Interrupted Start:
After King and Ben Thompson purchased 840 acres of farmland from James T. Miller, they hired William Pitkin Jr. of Rochester, New York to create the design. They originally called the project the "Country Club District . . . — — Map (db m221740) HM
Beginnings of Early Business
Initially there were no stores in Upper Arlington, although the Thompson brothers' sales brochures anticipated their inclusion, promising "playgrounds, schools, shops, churches, civic buildings will all be given a . . . — — Map (db m221930) HM
The Millers
In 1859 Henry Miller purchased a farm in
hopes of improving the health of his son
James Turrell Miller (picture right.)
The family moved from Columbus to the farm in 1862. Seven years later James married Esther Everitt
and took . . . — — Map (db m221810) HM
Before places of worship existed in Upper Arlington, early residents traveled to Grandview, Perry Township- even to Columbus by streetcar- to attend worship. It took several years before a truly local option was available.
Riverside United . . . — — Map (db m221824) HM
How did Upper Arlington become known as the Golden Bears?
In 1928 the Upper Arlington schools formed a committee to select an athletic team name. After reviewing mascot names in a college guide, high schoolers Wayne Geissinger and Dallas Head- . . . — — Map (db m221959) HM
2010s
33,771 Population
2017: Redesigned Tremont Pool opens
2000s
33,686 Population
2005: Lane Road Park renamed
Thompson Park
1990s
34,128 Population
1990: Wall of Honor established
1980s
35,648 Population
1985: Historic . . . — — Map (db m221730) HM
Upper Arlington Schools: A Tradition of Excellence
New homeowners brought school-age children to the community. In 1917, a dozen pupils in grades 1-3 joined teacher, Mary Boyer, in the basement of King Thompson's home for lessons, while older . . . — — Map (db m221881) HM
Long career of public service, two-term Ohio senator, chairman, Grant Hospital board for 40 years and charter member Columbus Boys Club. Some of his honors
include governor's award, Christopher Columbus award and outstanding citizen award. He was . . . — — Map (db m223765) HM
Born in Columbus and attended UA schools graduating in 1940. Earned his undergraduate and medical degrees from The Ohio State University. Served in WWII and while at Walter Reed hospital met Phyllis Peterson, his wife of 50 years. together they had . . . — — Map (db m223230) HM
Bob grew up in Upper Arlington and was a proud graduate of the UA class of 1940 and OSU. In 1950 he joined his father in a fledgling business called Taytec which Bob and his brother, Jim, grew into Crane Plastics- a major Columbus-based company . . . — — Map (db m222653) HM
Senior minister of First Community Church 1935-1956. Pioneered an innovative philosophy known as the "full guidance ministry" to serve the congregation through all the seasons of life. He gained national prominence as a religious leader and was . . . — — Map (db m222192) HM
Born in Portsmouth, Ohio in 1882 the daughter
of a Methodist minister who was a pioneer in
civil rights.
Attended Kings School of Oratory in Pittsburgh
and taught public speaking at Ohio University.
Received honorary degree of doctor of . . . — — Map (db m223610) HM
Daughter of Pekin, Illinois; graduate of University of Illinois where she began her distinguished student personnel career. Served The Ohio State University 1952-1970, becoming the first dean of students and receiving the university distinguished . . . — — Map (db m222918) HM
A network of Native American trails, usually following waterways, traversed Ohio and often determined the routes of military roads and improved highways. U.S. Route 33 follows the route of the Scioto Trail from the confluence of the Scioto and . . . — — Map (db m17415) HM
After being diagnosed with breast cancer in 1998, Stefanie Spielman made a courageous decision to step into the spotlight to raise awareness and encourage funding for cancer research. With the support of her husband Chris, she established the . . . — — Map (db m223806) HM
Welcome to the History Walk:
The Centennial Task Force is proud to present the
History Walk, part of a larger Centennial Legacy
Project which also includes the adjoining Centennial
Plaza- dedicated and gifted to the community on
July 4, 2018. . . . — — Map (db m221738) HM
The Upper Arlington Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985, is an important example of the "Garden City" model of early 20th century suburban development. Based on English precedents, the "Garden City" movement . . . — — Map (db m13048) HM
Born in Clifton, Ohio. Graduate of Denison
University. Served in U.S. Navy as Lt. Commander
during World War II.
Lived on Cardiff road from 1951 when he became
head football coach at The Ohio State University. Led the Buckeyes to 3 national . . . — — Map (db m223376) HM
His career in education spanned four decades, beginning after graduation from Capital University in 1932. He was an outstanding athlete and an outstanding coach at Upper Arlington High School. He coached the U.A.H.S. 1937 state champion basketball . . . — — Map (db m222268) HM
Born in Ontario Canada to Irish immigrants. Mike became an outdoorsman and crack shot on the family homestead near Alberta, Canada.
From 1914 to 1918, Mike served in the Canadian
Expeditionary Force, in the front lines trenches
of France. He . . . — — Map (db m223506) HM
Born in a log cabin in Williams County, Ohio in
1877, educated at Tri-state College and
Hillsdale College, graduated from Ohio Medical
College, Columbus, Ohio, 1906, and practiced in
Columbus for 44 years.
Co-founder of St. Clair Hospital . . . — — Map (db m223608) HM
