The Columbus Chronicle
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A podcast dedicated to Columbus and central Ohio. Join host Connor Dunwoodie and meet the people, learn the places, and hear the stories from the people who make this city what it is.
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Explores local stories, community development, and cultural narratives with episodes focused on the evolution of neighborhoods like Franklinton, local history, and unique culinary experiences, such as best local food spots.
A podcast dedicated to Columbus and central Ohio. Join host Connor Dunwoodie and meet the people, learn the places, and hear the stories from the people who make this city what it is.
This episode highlights Columbus’ role in building the atomic bomb, and our focus of the story is Lyman Kilgore, a man from modest means who built one of Columbus’ largest black owned businesses. We look at the impact of his company’s work in building the atomic weapon, and the lingering effects that had.
Show notes:
https://digital-collections.columbuslibrary.org/digital/collection/african/id/6534/rec/1
https://www.energy.gov/lm/columbus-east-ohio-site
https://lmpublicsearch.lm.doe.gov/LMSites/7238-OH.26-5.pdf
https://www.ohioexploration.com/structures/btmetals/
https://www.stephensstephens.com/eeoicpa-claims/eeoicpa-facility-list/bt-metals/
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/dispatch/name/cecil-campbell-obituary?id=26366960
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