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 Forklift Attachments Columbus - The 3rd largest metropolitan area in the state of Ohio, behind the cities of Cleveland and Cincinnati is the lovely city of Columbus. There are around 800,000 people according to 2008 numbers and is the 16th largest city in the US and the third most populous state capital. According to the U.S. Census, the metropolitan area has a 1.7 million people and the Combined Statistical Area (that likewise consists of Marion and Chillicothe) has a population of approximately two million.
Within the city nowadays; one could find many museums consisting of the The Columbus Museum of Art, which has a wonderful collection of American and European art up to early modernism. What's more, there is the Wexner Center for the Arts, that is an art gallery concentrating on contemporary pieces. This center is located on the campus of Ohio State University. The COSI, or the Center of Science and Industry, is a science museum which is located on the former Central High School. The Ohio Historical Society has a flagship museum named the Ohio Historical Center situated north of downtown. The Kelton House Museum and Garden is a museum which showcases the Victorian life. The house belongs to three generations of the Kelton Family.
There are lots of outdoor attractions for people who love parks. Among the many to select from are the Columbus and Franklin County Metropolitan Park District has the Battelle-Darby Creek Metro Park, Inniswood Metro Gardens, and Highbanks Metro Park. Among the most popular is the Big Darby Creek in the southwestern portion of the town, that is noted for its beauty and ecological diversity. The Whetstone Park, which includes the Park of Roses, is a lovely rose garden situated in Clintonville. The Chadwick Arboretum showcases a big and diverse collection of plants. It is situated on the OSU campus. The new Metro Park on the Whittier Peninsula consists of an Audubon nature center which is focused on bird-watching.
Columbus is home to several popular performing arts institutions. It consists of the Columbus Children's, BalletMet Columbus, Shadowbox Cabaret, the ProMusica Chamber Orchestra, the Contemporary American Theatre Company (CATCO), Columbus Symphony Orchestra, the Jazz Columbus Orchestra and the Poera Columbus. The Actors' Theatre offers free performances of open-air ampitheatre situated in the German Village. In addition, it also offers free performances of Shakespearean plays. The Columbus Youth Ballet Academy celebrates the artistic direction of Shir Lee Wu, a discovery of Martha Graham. Presently, Wu is the artistic director of the Columbus City Ballet School. For concert venues, the list comprises: Nationwide Arena, Lifestyle Communities Pavilion, the Newport Music Hall, Veterans Memorial Auditorium, as well as the Jerome Schottenstein Center. Theatre-enthusiasts can go to the Lincoln Theatre, previously a center for Black culture within Columbus. There is likewise the King Arts Complex, which hosts various cultural events. There are even various theatres in the downtown area, such as the Palace Theatre, the Ohio Theatre, the Riffe Centre and the Southern Theatre.
The city has a strong and diverse economy, which could be seen by its list of awards, consisting of being ranked number seven in the best place in the U.S.A to operate a business during the year 2008 (Market Watch). The city placed number three for "Cities of the Future" by fDi magazine, and it ranked fifth in the country for headquarters of Fortune 500 companies. Among the largest companies within the Columbus MSA as of the year 2004 include: The Ohio State University, The State of Ohio Government, JP Morgan Chase, US Government, OhioHealth, Nationwide, Columbus City Schools, City of Columbus Government, Limited Brands Corp., Honda of America Manufacturing, Inc., Wal-Mart Stores, Franklin County Government, Kroger Company, Mount Carmel Health System, as well as Wendy's International, Inc.
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