This arch is all that remains of Columbus Grand Union Station, the city's third and final train station.

Built in 1897 and designed by Daniel H. Burnham and Company of Chicago, the train station was located in the current footprint of the Greater Columbus Convention Center.

On October 22, 1976, demolition began despite having been listed on the National Register of Historic Places two years earlier. A restraining order federal judge George Smith halted demolition, but it was too late and only one arch of the ornate structure was saved.

In 1999, the arch in its entirety was slowing inched over several blocks to its current location at Dimon McPherson Commons in the Arena District.

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Hilton Columbus Downtown

Downtown Columbus

kevin

NT$5,896 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 11 - Jan 12

AC Hotel by Marriott Columbus Downtown

Downtown Columbus

Andrea

NT$5,448 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 11 - Jan 12

Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North

Downtown Columbus

Gerald

NT$4,374 total

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Feb 1 - Feb 2

The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center

University District

William

Wyndham Columbus

Crosswoods

Lucien

NT$1,790 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 13 - Jan 14

Daily continental breakfast (USD 20 per person)

Hilton Columbus at Easton

Easton

Stacie

NT$5,440 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 10 - Jan 11

Graduate by Hilton Columbus

Downtown Columbus

David

NT$4,895 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 19 - Jan 20

Renaissance Columbus Westerville-Polaris Hotel

Westerville

Danica

NT$5,094 total

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Jan 9 - Jan 10

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The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center

10/10 Excellent

"The moment I walked through the doors, I was greeted with kindness. The seasonal decorations were cheerful and classy. The room was clean with a fun view of the OSU football stadium. I took dinner in the lounge and enjoyed the lively conversation of the bartender with guests ranging from philosophical literature to travel to Vincent Price. The food was delicious btw. In the morning, I went for breakfast at 6:30am, and the young man working in the restaurant was very hospitable and attentive to my early morning coffee and breakfast needs. I would stay again, and I plan to explore other properties. "