Comments on: In Search of a City: The Elephant in the River

By: Geoff Binkley

Geoff Binkley — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:18:25 +0000

I third (or fourth)the suggestion to move it adjacent to COSI. That is almost a no-brainer. Not only would it benefit from being much more accessible to a receptive crowd, but it would also make a great counterbalance across from the Scioto Mile. The Santa Maria is currently very representative of our civic pride (as in not-at-all prominent). Time to bring it out and put in front-and-central. Stand up and be proud, Columbus!!!

By: Tim Chavez

Tim Chavez — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:51:50 +0000

It would be a good idea to consult with the Native Ameican Center and see what they think of your ideas regarding the Santa Maria. The center located at 67 E. Innis Ave serves as a food and clothing bank for the neighborhood and city monies could certainly help the neighborhood that they serve. Food and clothing donations are certainly welcome.

By: s.c

s.c — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:58:44 +0000

I thought the city was spending millions on the glamorous Scioto Mile..Shouldnt that draw enough visitors to the riverfront daily to see the Santa Maria where it is? Or are you still skeptical about the whole project .

By: Dan Stacy

Dan Stacy — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:38:09 +0000

What a great idea to do something positive with the Santa Maria. If Christopher saw it in its current state he wouldn’t claim any affiliation with ship. It is not only in an excellent hiding place it has the appearance of an old broken toy left outside over the winter. It certainly is not a representative of the celebration of C. Columbus’ 500th Anniversary. Make it a positive monutment/memorial or have a party and burn it to the water line.

By: David Ward

David Ward — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:26:12 +0000

Great Idea! COSI is a great suggestion! They need some more attractions. Actually, any of the suggestions are good.

By: Lisa Jerome

Lisa Jerome — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:40:59 +0000

What a great idea! I forgot that the Santa Maria was even still docked on the Scioto downtown.

How many more have never seen or even heard of it??

By: Stu Nicholson

Stu Nicholson — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:38:22 +0000

Great idea… the Santa Maria has always had the potential to draw visitors, but no thought was ever given to putting it in a location with other things happening around it. As visible as it is from the Broad Street Bridge, it is otherwise isolated and invisible from any other part of the Downtown. My suggestion would be to dig a “dry dock” somewhere near the Arena District and place the ship inside it so visitors can walk on board from street level. A good place might be the opposite end of the park where the old Union Station “Arch” now sits.

By: Elizabeth Lessner

Elizabeth Lessner — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:23:25 +0000

I love it! Great idea.

By: gk

gk — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:14:56 +0000

I think the Santa Maria should be relocated across the river by COSI where school children could get some fresh air and education at the same time. I really think that COSI could use some outside exhibits given the fact that it is located on perhaps the most valuable real estate downtown which, in my opinion, is so underutilized with very few people venturing out of the largely windowless COSI structure to enjoy the downtown view and riverfront.