In 1886, a German immigrant opened a stall at Columbus’ Old Central Market, selling processed meats and other “old world” items. This entrepreneur, Alois ‘Grospop’ Thurn, who was working out of his South Front Street home, quickly realized he’d need a shop due to his tremendous success. In 1890, he bought property off of Greenlawn…
In 1886, a German immigrant opened a stall at Columbus’ Old Central Market, selling processed meats and other “old world” items. This entrepreneur, Alois ‘Grospop’ Thurn, who was working out of his South Front Street home, quickly realized he’d need a shop due to his tremendous success. In 1890, he bought property off of Greenlawn…