zeitgeist57 Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 Happy 150th Birfday! :thumbup: http://www.columbusunderground.com/history-lesson-happy-birthday-to-ohios-statehouse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 “In 1876, an additional set of restrooms was added near the House Chamber. Accidentally, the restroom’s sewer ducts were connected to the building’s ventilation ducts. Over the next eight years, the air in the Statehouse, especially near the House Chamber, was particularly nauseating. Newspaper reports from the period refer to the stench and ensuing problems as State House Malaria. It was even reported that a representative from Washington Court House went home and died after session, and another had to go to Florida for his health after spending a winter in the Chamber. In November 1884, the problem was diagnosed, and 150 barrels of filth were removed from the ducts.” WOW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyM3rC Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 Happy birthday statehouse! Pretty neat building I'd highly recommend touring if you're interested in historical stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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