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Columbus’ New  Convention and Trade Center
  A positive step for a prospering Columbus!

   From its beginning in 1828 as a planned city on Georgia's western boundary 
until today when it ranks as the states second largest city, Columbus' growth 
has reflected the progressive pride which has cata¬pulted Columbus into a new 
era of progress and community development.
   By far, the most ambitious project yet is coming closer and closer to being 
a reality.. . the conver¬sion of the old Columbus Iron Works into a Trade and 
Convention Center. The Center will seat 1,500 conventioneers and will feature 
special outdoor thea¬ters and courtyards along the river bank. A visit to the 
Center will be memorable since many of the brick walls, support timbers, and 
exposed ceilings will be left intact. Also, overhead trolleys which were used 
to convey metal products during the 1800's will remain.
   
  An ambitious project? Yes! But Columbus' new Convention and Trade Center is a 
positive, progres¬sive step for a prospering Columbus!




Special Sesquicentennial Supplement 1
Ledger-Enquirer, Sunday, April 16, 1978
Page S12


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