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The Rastin Observation Tower inside the Ariel-Foundation Park is one of the most unique attractions you see if you visit the park. The tower is 280 feet high with spiral staircase that coils around it to the observation deck at 140 feet above 224 steps. The historical chimney served PPG…
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Those who visit the Ariel-Foundation Park in Mt. Vernon, Ohio would have the chance to walk among the partial ruins of the massive glass-making facility — the Pittsburg Plate Glass — that once stood there. Some of the ruins in the park are the historic brick facades, stair and elevator…
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Have you seen the hjistoric Bowstring Truss Bridge inside Ariel-Foundation Park in Mt. Vernon Ohio? This is a rare 1872 style iron bowstring bridge. It was in Mt. Vernon park for pedestrian use from its original location at Wakatomika Creek on Mill Road. Significance: The Mill Road Bridge is a…
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Have you been to the Mavis Island inside the Ariel-Foundation Park in Mt. Vernon, Ohio? This is a small man-made island that was built to honer Mayor Richard K. Mavis for his vision and leadership in the development of Ariel-Foundation Park. Boating and fishing, with restrictions, are allowed. Where is…
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One of the unique features of Ariel-Foundation Park in Mt. Vernon, Ohio is the River of Glass. The art installation was constructed to pay homage to PPG Works No. 11, honoring the significant contributions of the family members who worked for PPG Glassworks. Flowing down one of the hillsides near…
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Lake Katharine State Nature Preserve is about a 2-hour drive from where I live. Located in Jackson County, Ohio, USA, the lake is one of the roadside attractions for those traveling along east US35 route heading towards West Virginia. The entrance to the park is not hard to find. However,…
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The petroglyphs that you can find at the Leo Petroglyphs and Nature Preserve in Ray, Ohio include 37 figurative drawings of humans, birds, animal and human foot prints, a fish, a snake and other figures that are carved into the rock outcropping on the gently sloping hillside above a steep…
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Check out this strange-looking copper-clad structure called Watch House located at Coffman Park in Dublin, Ohio! The bridge/house structure sits atop the rim of a 220-feet diameter circle mound. The earthen mound and the house was conceptualized by artist Todd Slaughter as a contemplative space for individuals and small groups….
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