Ohio & Erie Canal Southern Descent Heritage Trail

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OHIO & ERIE CANAL SOUTHERN DESCENT HERITAGE TRAIL

Strategic Plan Summer 2021

CHAPTER 1 | PROCESS

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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS FUNDING ENTITIES

Ohio Humanities Grantor

THIS PROGRAM IS MADE POSSIBLE IN PART BY OHIO HUMANITIES, A STATE AFFILIATE OF THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES. ANY VIEWS, FINDINGS,CONCLUSIONS, OR RECOMMENDATIONS EXPRESSED IN THIS PUBLICATION DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT THOSE OF THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES. ADVISORY TEAM

PROJECT TEAM

Thomas Byrne

Jeff Darbee Historic Consultant, Benjamin D. Rickey & Co.

Kimber Caito Canal Society of Ohio Grantor Scenic Scioto Heritage Trail, Inc. Sponsoring Organization

STAKEHOLDERS

Jack Campbell Carla Cramer Tom Davis Arista Hartzler B.J. King Dr. Jon Lucas David Meyer

City of Groveport

Jane McJunkin

Fairfield County Parks

Larry Mullins

Groveport Heritage Society Lockbourne Heritage Society

Cathy D. Nelson Rick Palsgrove Marsha Phillips

Pickaway Historical Society

Rachel Ricker

Pickaway Parks District

Ella Jane Shaw

Village of Lockbourne Visit Fairfield County Scenic Scioto Heritage Trail, Inc.

Fran Tiburzio William Tipton Christie Ward Lance Westcamp

Matt Leasure Principal, Designing Local Ltd. David Meyer Canal Historian Larry Mullins Member, Scenic Scioto Heritage Trail Cathy D. Nelson Project Director Maggie Prest ACEnet Nancy Recchie Historic Consultant, Benjamin D. Rickey & Co. Leslie Schaller ACEnet


CONTENTS

PART 1:

PART 3:

PROJECT SUMMARY & CANAL HISTORY

CREATING THE TRAIL

1.1 Project Background................................................................................... 2

3.1 Overall Trail Alignment............................................................................28

1.2 Project Process........................................................................................... 3

3.2 Drive Times Between Features.............................................................29

1.3 Stakeholder Engagement......................................................................... 4

3.3 Regional Demographics..........................................................................30

1.4 Project Mission........................................................................................... 6

3.4 Millersport & Buckeye Lake...................................................................32

1.5 Project Goals............................................................................................... 7

3.5 Baltimore....................................................................................................33

1.6 How A Canal Lift Lock Works................................................................. 8

3.6 Carroll & Lockville....................................................................................34

1.7 The Canal Lock System...........................................................................10

3.7 Lancaster....................................................................................................35

1.8 A Case Study: Lockville Then and Now...............................................12

3.8 Canal Winchester.....................................................................................36 3.9 Groveport..................................................................................................37

PART 2: COMMUNITY CHARACTER FRAMEWORK

3.10 Lockbourne................................................................................................38 3.11 Columbus...................................................................................................39 3.12 Ashville.......................................................................................................40 3.13 Circleville....................................................................................................41

2.1 Item 1: Canal History..............................................................................17

3.14 Chillicothe..................................................................................................42

2.2 Item 2: Additional Historic Resources ................................................19

3.15 Waverly......................................................................................................43

2.3 Item 3: Fun Experiences.........................................................................21

3.16 Rushtown...................................................................................................44

2.4 Item 4: The Landscape............................................................................23

3.17 Portsmouth................................................................................................45

2.5 Item 5: Various Attractions....................................................................25


PART 4:

PART 6:

BRAND GUIDELINES

DEMONSTRATION SITE DESIGN CONCEPTS

4.1 Background...............................................................................................48

6.1 Existing Conditions..................................................................................80

4.2 The Brand Mark........................................................................................49

6.2 Multi-Use Trail Planning.........................................................................82

4.3 Primary Lockup.........................................................................................50

6.3 Overall Plan...............................................................................................84

4.4 Secondary Lockup....................................................................................52

6.4 Interpretive Features & Amenities.......................................................86

4.5 Brand Mark Elements..............................................................................54

6.5 Interpretive Experience..........................................................................88

4.6 Incorrect Uses...........................................................................................55

6.6 Canal Feature Visitation Experience....................................................90

4.7 Primary Font..............................................................................................56 4.8 Secondary Fonts.......................................................................................57 4.9 Color Palettes...........................................................................................58 4.10 Color Configuration.................................................................................59 4.11 Patterns......................................................................................................60 4.12 Pattern Application..................................................................................61

PART 7: IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY 7.1 Future Collaboration and Expansion of Partner Communities......94

4.13 Branding Applications.............................................................................62

7.2 Recommendation 1.................................................................................95

PART 5:

7.4 Recommendation 3.................................................................................97

PLACEMAKING ELEMENTS & DESIGN GUIDELINES 5.1 Sign Family.................................................................................................66 5.2 Site Specific Interpretive Sign...............................................................68 5.3 Canal Lift Lock Interpretive Sign..........................................................70 5.4 Milepost Marker.......................................................................................72 5.5 Directional Sign........................................................................................73 5.6 Feature Marker.........................................................................................74 5.7 Canal Depth Marker................................................................................75 5.8 Roadside Marker (Option 1)...................................................................76 5.9 Roadside Marker (Option 2)...................................................................77

7.3 Recommendation 2.................................................................................96 7.5 Recommendation Summary...................................................................97



Part 1:

PROJECT SUMMARY & CANAL HISTORY

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1.1 PROJECT BACKGROUND This project is the result of an extraordinarily successful multi-year collaboration of communities in six South Central Ohio counties to recognize, document, preserve, and celebrate their canal heritage. Many partners in this effort had done so individually for many years, but their unified effort began in 2019 with creation of the Ohio & Erie Canal Southern Descent Historic District. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, the district includes fourteen canal features in Baltimore (Fairfield County), Groveport and Lockbourne (Franklin County), Circleville (Pickaway County), and Rushtown and West Portsmouth (Scioto County). The successful listing effort, a collaboration of many partners, was recognized with an award from the Ohio Historic Preservation Office in October, 2019. The enthusiasm generated by working together and by recognition from the Ohio preservation community has led the participants (park districts, public officials, tourism officials, and local historians) to ask “Where do we go from here”? The answer was to create a Heritage Trail to link the communities in telling the broader story of how the Ohio & Erie Canal benefited the state of Ohio and the communities through which it passed, and to encourage economic development through authentic heritage tourism activities in communities along the trail.

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OHIO & ERIE CANAL SOUTHERN DESCENT HERITAGE TRAIL STRATEGIC PLAN

Sponsored by the Scenic Scioto Heritage Trail Inc., the partner communities were successful in obtaining funding from Ohio Humanities and the Canal Society of Ohio to embark on creation of the Heritage Trail. This plan documents the process for developing the brand identity; provides design and content guidance for interpretive signage; offers advice on how individual sites can be developed for residents and visitors; and recommends future collaborative efforts for further development of the trail. In addition, the Heritage Trail has been introduced on the SeeOhioFirst.org website, maintained by Ohio Humanities, and includes 25 separate entries to guide visitors from Buckeye Lake to the Ohio River.


1.2 PROJECT PROCESS PHASE 1:

PHASE 2:

PHASE 3:

NEXT STEPS:

RESEARCH

IDEATION

DESIGN

TRAIL EXPANSION

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3

4

1 CANAL PARTNERS MEETING 1

CANAL PARTNERS MEETING 2

CANAL PARTNERS MEETING 3

FUTURE ENGAGEMENT

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1.3 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT 1.3.1 STAKEHOLDER SURVEY A survey was administered to the stakeholders to determine the direction of key elements of the plan including the desired feel of the brand identity, the user experience of the trail, and the amenities that should be available at key canal features. The results of the survey revealed that the trail should take at least a full day to complete, and therefore should include numerous sites to visit within each community. Signage, parking, and walking paths were the clear priorities for development of each canal feature viewing overlook. Other features were viewed as lower priorities, but should be included in future planning. The stakeholder group clearly indicated that trail users should have a fun and educational experience.

How long should the Heritage Trail take to complete? 2 Hours

0%

4 Hours

27.5%

1 Day

27.5%

Multiple Days

45% 0%

10%

20%

30%

50%

Prioritize which amenities would be most important for a canal feature viewing overlook? Benches/Tables

5.5

Litter Receptacles

4.5

Park Shelter

3.25

Signage

7.5

Bike Trails

2.75

Parking

7.0

Planting and Trees

2.5

Walking Paths

6.75

Public Restrooms

4.75 0

4

40%

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2

4

6

8

10


1.3.2 DESIRED USER EXPERIENCE OF THE TRAIL What is the most important impression the Heritage Trail should give visitors?

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1.4 PROJECT MISSION

ESTABLISH AN EDUCATIONAL AND FUN EXPERIENCE WHICH ENCOURAGES PUBLIC EXPLORATION AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE OF THE OHIO & ERIE CANAL SOUTHERN DESCENT.

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1.5 PROJECT GOALS

1. PRESENT A COMPELLING VISION WHICH REPRESENTS THE ASPIRATIONS OF THE PARTNER COMMUNITIES, GENERATES ATTENTION FOR THE PROJECT, AND PROMOTES THE IMPORTANCE OF THE CANAL SYSTEM. 2. CREATE A STRONG USER EXPERIENCE THAT BUILDS A STRONG UNDERSTANDING OF THE TRAIL ITSELF AND GENERATES REPEAT USE AND WORD-OF-MOUTH RECOMMENDATIONS. 3. SUPPORT ACCESS FOR ALL USERS THROUGH ADA-COMPLIANT FEATURES AND ACCOMMODATION OF MULTIPLE MODES OF TRANSPORTATION. 4. GENERATE TOURISM IN ADJACENT COMMUNITIES THROUGH COMMUNICATION OF RELATED EXPERIENCES AND SUPPORTIVE BUSINESSES. 5. ENCOURAGE COMMUNITIES ALONG THE TRAIL TO INVEST IN BUILDING A STRONGER EXPERIENCE FOR BOTH USERS AND RESIDENTS. PART 1 | PROJECT INTRODUCTION & PROCESS SUMMARY

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1.6 HOW A CANAL LIFT LOCK WORKS Upper Gate Tow Path Lower Gate

Stone Lock Wall Earthen Berm

Step 1: The Canal Boat enters the lock the with the up gate open

Step 2: The Canal Boat is in the chamber and the tow animals are moved forward On the Ohio & Erie Canal, lift locks raised or lowered a canal boat from one elevation to another. From north to south, the 100-mile-plus section of the O&E required 56 lift locks to descend from the Licking Reservoir (Buckeye Lake today) to the Ohio River and also northward to Dresden (the low point between Buckeye Lake and Summit Lake in Akron). The lock had a stone-lined chamber, typically 15 feet wide and 90 feet long, with paired gates at each end. The gates met at an angle so they could hold back the canal’s water. Canal boats fit tightly in the lock, secured in place by ropes tied around wooden “snubbing posts.” Near the bottom of each gate, small doors (called wickets) were opened and closed by a hand-operated vertical rod to allow water into or out of the chamber depending on whether the boat was being raised or lowered. A large beam at the top of each gate allowed boat crews or lock keepers to open and close the gates so boats could enter or leave the lock chamber. Beside each lock was a sluice, a channel that led to a waterfall (called a tumble) at the lower end of the lock. This maintained a steady water level at the lock and in the canal downstream from it. In many locations, factories or mills located along sluices to use waterwheels or turbines powered by canal water flowing from above the lock to below it.


Recess Wicket Valve Handle

Balance Beam (Sweep) Gate Wicket Valve Lock Sill

Existing Adjacent Watercourse & Natural Landscape

Towpath and Canal Continues Onward

Step 3: The lower gate wicket is opened and the water level goes down with the canal boat Step 4: With the water at the lower level, the gate is open and the tow animals are reattached.


1.7 THE CANAL LOCK SYSTEM

Buckeye Lake: +/- 400 Above Ohio River Water Level Locks 1-8

+/- 400 Foot Drop in Elevation

Locks 9-10 Locks 11-18 Locks 19-21 Locks 22 Locks 23-30

OHIO & ERIE CANAL SOUTHERN DESCENT HERITAGE TRAIL STRATEGIC PLAN

Locks 48-49 Locks 50-52 Locks 53-55

Ohio River Portsmouth

300

280

Sharonville Waverly

270

260

Chillicothe

250

Yellowbud

240

Circleville

230

Millport

220

Lockbourne

Groveport

210

Canal Winchester

Lockville

200

Baltimore

190

Miles from Cleveland

Locks 44 Locks 45-46 Lock 47

Rushtown West Portsmouth

15 Mile Level

290

Locks 35-36 Locks 37-38 Locks 39-40 Locks 41-43

Coopersville

17 Mile Level

Millersport 10

Locks 32-34

Jasper

Lock 31


Elevation

Elevation Change (Feet)

Distance to next Lock (Miles)

Licking Reservoir

892

NA

2.92

Pugh Lock

892

7.5

1.11

Lock 1

884.5

7.5

1.02

Lock 2

877

7.5

0.64

Lock 3

869.5

7.5

0.10

Lock 4

862

7.5

0.28

Lock 5

855

7

0.50

Lock 6

848

7

0.43

Lock 7

841

7

1.10

Lock 8

835.25

5.75

5.73

Lock 9

828.25

7

0.10

Lock 10

821.25

7

2.08

Lock 11

814.25

7

0.13

Lock 12

807.25

7

0.16

Lock 13

800.25

7

0.14

Lock 14

793.25

7

0.08

Lock 15

786.25

7

0.08

Lock 16

779.25

7

0.27

Name

Elevation

Elevation Change (Feet)

Distance to next Lock (Miles)

Elevation

Elevation Change (Feet)

Distance to next Lock (Miles)

Lock 19

760.25

7

0.66

Lock 39

611.25

8

0.40

Lock 20

753.25

7

0.32

Lock 40

603.25

8

2.65

Lock 21

747.25

6

1.98

Lock 41

595.25

8

0.07

Lock 22

740.25

7

5.79

Lock 42

588.25

7

0.06

Lock 23

733.75

6.5

0.22

Lock 43

576.25

12

15.19

Lock 24

727.25

6.5

0.05

Lock 44

566.25

10

1.92

Lock 25

720.75

6.5

0.08

Lock 45

558.25

8

0.50

Lock 26

714.25

6.5

0.46

Lock 46

550.25

8

9.47

Lock 27

707.75

6.5

0.17

Lock 47

542.25

8

9.47

Lock 28

701.75

6

0.07

Lock 48

534.25

8

1.21

Lock 29

695.75

6

0.26

Lock 49

526.25

8

5.95

Lock 30

689.75

6

7.90

Lock 50

517.75

8.5

0.03

Lock 31

677.25

12.5

8.28

Lock 51

509.25

8.5

0.05

Lock 32

667.75

9.5

1.70

Lock 52

500.75

8.5

0.93

Lock 33

659.75

8

0.08

Lock 34

651.75

8.5

17.10

Lock 53 (1887)

490

9

1.19

Lock 35

644.25

7

0.05

Lock 54 (1887)

480

9

0.00

Lock 36

637.25

7

2.41

490

10

0.01

628.25

9

0.11

Lock 55 (1887)

619.25

9

2.91

Ohio River

483

Name

Lock 17

772.75

6.5

0.38

Lock 37

Lock 18

767.25

5.5

3.79

Lock 38

Name

0.00

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1.8 A CASE STUDY: LOCKVILLE THEN AND NOW 1.8.1 LOCKVILLE HISTORY When the Ohio & Erie Canal was planned, it passed several miles north of the politically influential Fairfield County seat of Lancaster. Upset at being left off the canal route, the community persuaded the engineers to locate farther south so Lancaster interests could build a “lateral” canal (later extended to Athens as the Hocking Canal) to connect with the O&E at today’s village of Carroll. West of that point the canal turned northwest to begin its descent into the valley of the Scioto River, along which the steepest part was at the northern edge of Bloom Township. Here a flight of eight closely-spaced locks lowered the canal to Little Walnut Creek, which was dammed to enable boats to float across it and also to provide a water supply. Since it would take time for canal boats to pass through so many locks, enterprising local folks laid out a village - appropriately named Lockville - to develop businesses to serve canalers and their passengers. Today those eight locks are among the canal’s most impressive surviving features. Eight-acre Lockville Canal Park contains locks 11 (named Upper Lockville), 12 (Tenant), and 13 (Rowe), all easily accessible to visitors; locks 14 through 18 are on private property. The park is also home to the historic Hartman No. 2 wooden covered bridge. It did not cross the canal but was moved here in 1967 from a rural road east of Lancaster to save it from demolition. Built in 1888, it is a 48-foot-long “queenpost truss” bridge.

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1.8.2 PRESERVATION OF THE LOCK REMNANTS These locks have been preserved by the Fairfield County Park District and are permanently open to the public. These locks are representative of the infrastructure that was necessary to make the canal system work throughout Ohio. Despite the use of relatively primitive tools, the craftmanship of the locks can clearly be seen in the consistency of the cuts and the hand tooling that was necessary to accommodate the gates.

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Part 2:

CREATING THE HERITAGE TRAIL EXPERIENCE

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4.15

Image: Fairfield County Park District

Image: theadvertiser.com

Image: Fairfield County Park District

Image: Joshua Zielinski


2.1 ITEM 1: CANAL HISTORY

CANAL HISTORY IS EMBEDDED INTO THE IDENTITY OF EACH COMMUNITY

Image: Matt Leasure

Image: Nancy Recchie

PART 2 | COMMUNITY CHARACTER FRAMEWORK

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Image: Matt Leasure

Image: Fairfield County Park District

Image: Nancy Recchie

Image: Matt Leasure


2.2 ITEM 2: ADDITIONAL HISTORIC RESOURCES

ADDITIONAL HISTORIC RESOURCES ARE FOUND EVERYWHERE

Image: NPS.gov

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Image: Matt Leasure

Image: Matt Leasure


2.3 ITEM 3: FUN EXPERIENCES

THE CORRIDOR HAS MANY WAYS TO HAVE FUN

Image: brewdog.com

PART 2 | COMMUNITY CHARACTER FRAMEWORK

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Image: Fairfield County Park District

Image: Larry Cunningham

Image: Calvin Sneed


2.4 ITEM 4: THE LANDSCAPE

THE TOPOGRAPHY CHANGES FROM GLACIAL TILL PLAINS TO APPALACHIAN FOOTHILLS

Image: Matt Leasure

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Image: Nancy Recchie

Image: Fairfield County Park District

Image: Nancy Recchie


2.5 ITEM 5: VARIOUS ATTRACTIONS

UNIQUE ATTRACTIONS ARE FOUND THROUGHOUT THE CORRIDOR

Image: Matt Leasure

Image: Matt Leasure

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Part 3:

CREATING THE TRAIL

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3.1 OVERALL TRAIL ALIGNMENT CANAL WINCHESTER COLUMBUS

COLUMBUS FEEDER CANAL ALIGNMENT GROVEPORT LOCKBOURNE ASHVILLE CIRCLEVILLE

BUCKEYE LAKE MILLERSPORT BALTIMORE CARROLL LOCKVILLE LANCASTER

CHILLICOTHE

WAVERLY

HOCKING CANAL ALIGNMENT OHIO & ERIE CANAL ALIGNMENT

RUSHTOWN

PORTSMOUTH

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The Heritage Trail includes fourteen communities along the Ohio & Erie Canal main alignment, as well as two additional communities along the Hocking Canal and the Columbus Feeder Canal. Each of the communities are roughly a five to ten minute drive from each other and are located along a major oadway.


3.2 DRIVE TIMES BETWEEN FEATURES CANAL WINCHESTER COLUMBUS

COLUMBUS FEEDER CANAL ALIGNMENT GROVEPORT LOCKBOURNE ASHVILLE CIRCLEVILLE

BUCKEYE LAKE MILLERSPORT BALTIMORE CARROLL LOCKVILLE LANCASTER

CHILLICOTHE

WAVERLY

HOCKING CANAL ALIGNMENT OHIO & ERIE CANAL ALIGNMENT

RUSHTOWN

5 Minute Drive from Feature 10 Minute Drive from Feature

PORTSMOUTH

15 Minute Drive from Feature

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3.3 REGIONAL DEMOGRAPHICS

DETROIT TOLEDO

CLEVELAND AKRON

MIAMI & ERIE CANAL ALIGNMENT

FORT WAYNE DAYTON PITTSBURGH COLUMBUS

MIDPOINT OF HERITAGE TRAIL

INDIANAPOLIS CINCINNATI

OHIO & ERIE CANAL ALIGNMENT

LOUISVILLE

CHARLESTON LEXINGTON

1 Hour Drive Radius 2 Hour Drive Radius 4 Hour Drive Radius

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1 HOUR DRIVE

2 HOUR DRIVE

Population:

4 HOUR DRIVE

Population:

Population:

6,750,000+

1,050,000+ 38.1

23,000,000+

39.3

Median Age

400,000+

40.4

Median Age

Median Age

Total Households

Total Households

2,675,000+

Total Households

9,250,000+

$53,958

$60,011

$57,249

Household Income Distribution

Household Income Distribution

Household Income Distribution

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$200,000+

$200,000+

$200,000+

$150,000 - $199,999

$150,000 - $199,999

$150,000 - $199,999

$100,000 - $149,999

$100,000 - $149,999

$100,000 - $149,999

$75000 - $99,999

$75000 - $99,999

$75000 - $99,999

$50,000 - $74,999

$50,000 - $74,999

$50,000 - $74,999

$35,000 - $49,999

$35,000 - $49,999

$35,000 - $49,999

$25,000 - $34,999

$25,000 - $34,999

$25,000 - $34,999

$15,000 - $24,999

$15,000 - $24,999

$15,000 - $24,999

$0 - $14,999

$0 - $14,999

$0 - $14,999

20,000

Households

40,000

Households

60,000

Households

80,000

Households

100,000

Households

100,000

Households

200,000

Households

300,000

Households

400,000

Households

500,000

Households

400,000

Households

800,000

Households

1,200,000 Households

1,600,000 Households

1,800,000 Households

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MILLERSPORT & BUCKEYE LAKE

POINTS OF INTEREST 10

OHIO & ERIE CANAL ALIGNMENT

7 8 9

11 2

1

Deep Cut at the Licking Summit (Historical Marker) 12075 Lancaster St, Millersport, OH 43046

2

Buckeye Lake Museum 4729 Walnut Rd, Buckeye Lake, OH 43008

DINING

SOUTH FORK FEEDER CANAL ALIGNMENT

3

1 6

5

4

OHIO & ERIE CANAL ALIGNMENT

3

Weldon’s Ice Cream Factory 2887 Canal Dr, Millersport, OH 43046

4

Roxy’s Pizza & Restaurant 12110 Lancaster St, Millersport, OH 43046

5

The Canal on Buckeye Lake 12045 Lancaster St, Millersport, OH 43046

6

Hometown Hot Dogs 12031 Lancaster St NE, Millersport, OH 43046

7

Whit’s Frozen Custard 4595 Walnut Rd, Buckeye Lake, OH 43008

8

The Barrel Bar 4675 Walnut Rd, Buckeye Lake, OH 43008

9

North Shore Coffee Shop 4675 Walnut Rd Unit G, Buckeye Lake, OH 43008

10

Buckeye Lake Brewery 5176 Walnut Rd, Buckeye Lake, OH 43008

11

Boat Yard at Buckeye Lake 5171 N Bank Rd, Buckeye Lake, OH 43008


INACCESSIBLE CANAL FEATURES

LOST CANAL FEATURES

C1

Lock 3

L1

Lock 2

C2

Lock 4

L2

Lock 5

C3

Lock 8 - Bibler Lock

L3

Lock 6

L4

Lock 7

BALTIMORE

POINTS OF INTEREST 1

Bope Warehouse Park 307 Lancaster-Kirkersville Rd NW, Baltimore, OH 43105

2

The Victoria Opera House 101 S Main St, Baltimore, OH 43105

3

Smeck Park 7395 Basil Rd, Baltimore, OH 43105

DINING

L1

L2 1 L3

6 L4

C3 3

OHIO & ERIE CANAL ALIGNMENT

4 2

5

C2 C1

4

Liberty Tree Coffee & Tea 201 W Market St, Baltimore, OH 43105

5

Baltimore Pint House 108 N Main St, Baltimore, OH 43105

6

Papito’s Kitchen Cajun Seafood 101 N Basil St, Baltimore, OH 43105


INACCESSIBLE CANAL FEATURES

LOST CANAL FEATURES

CARROLL & LOCKVILLE

C1

Lock 14

L1

Carroll Junction Lock

C2

Lock 15

L2

Lock 9

C3

Lock 16

L3

Lock 10

L4

Kistler’s Run Culvert

L5

Lock 17

L6

Lock 18

L7

Little Walnut Creek Guard Lock

POINTS OF INTEREST 1

Lockville Canal Park 5895 Pickerington Rd NW, Carroll, OH 43112

2

Hartman Number 2 Covered Bridge 5895 Pickerington Road NW, Carroll, OH 43112

DINING

L7

LOCK 11, 12, AND 13

L6

Lockville Canal Park has a parking area, shelter, and various other amenities.

L5 C3

C3

5895 Pickerington Rd. NW Carroll, OH 43112

C1

39.817272, -82.736250

1 2

OHIO & ERIE CANAL ALIGNMENT

HOCKING CANAL ALIGNMENT L4 L3 6

L2 L1 5 3 4

3

Fillin’ Station 76 Center St, Carroll, OH 43112

4

Shirky’s Pizza Zone 70 E Canal St, Carroll, OH 43112

5

Barrel Bar & Burgers 83 E Canal St, Carroll, OH 43112

SHOPPING 6

Antiques on High 55 High St, Carroll, OH 43112


LANCASTER

POINTS OF INTEREST

6 2 8 10 9 11 4 5 7 12 1 3 13

1

Ohio Glass Museum 124 W Main St, Lancaster, OH 43130

2

Georgian Museum 105 E Wheeling St, Lancaster, OH 43130

3

Destination Downtown Lancaster 109 N Broad St #100, Lancaster, OH 43130

4

Sherman House Museum 137 E Main St, Lancaster, OH 43130

5

Decorative Arts Center of Ohio 145 E Main St, Lancaster, OH 43130

6

Visit Fairfield County Ohio-Visitors & Convention Bureau 158 W Wheeling St, Lancaster, OH 43130

DINING 7

Maria’s Mexican Restaurant 129 E Main St, Lancaster, OH 43130

8

The Downtown Bistro 123 N Broad St, Lancaster, OH 43130

9

Ale House 1890 149 W Main St, Lancaster, OH 43130

10

Downtown Fruit Passion 207 W Main St, Lancaster, OH 43130

11

Bob’s Backyard Barbeque 157 W Main St, Lancaster, OH 43130

SHOPPING HOCKING CANAL ALIGNMENT

12

Lancaster West Main Street Historic District W Main St, Lancaster, OH 43130

13

Keller Market House 134 S Columbus St, Lancaster, OH 43130


LOST CANAL FEATURES L1

Lock 20

L2

Lock 21

CANAL WINCHESTER

POINTS OF INTEREST 1

Walnut Woods Metro Park 6716 Lithopolis Road, Groveport, OH

DINING

L2 L1 1

9 2 4 5 6 3 10 8 7

OHIO & ERIE CANAL ALIGNMENT

2

Roman’s Pizza Super Sub Shoppe 17 N High St #1108, Canal Winchester, OH 43110

3

Harvest Moon Craft Kitchen 7 N High St, Canal Winchester, OH 43110

4

Local Cantina Canal Winchester 20 W Waterloo St, Canal Winchester, OH 43110

5

Loose Rail Brewing 37 W Waterloo St, Canal Winchester, OH 43110

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Canal Wigwam 4 S High St, Canal Winchester, OH 43110

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Barrel & Boar Canal Winchester 10 S High St, Canal Winchester, OH 43110

8

Shade on the Canal 19 S High St, Canal Winchester, OH 43110

9

BrewDog DogTap Columbus 96 Gender Rd, Canal Winchester, OH 43110

SHOPPING 11

Corner Smiths 1 S High St, Canal Winchester, OH 43110


GROVEPORT LOCK 22

POINTS OF INTEREST

Lock 22 is within the Groveport Recreation Center. Its a short walk from the large parking areas. 7370 Groveport Rd Groveport, OH 43125

39.854511, -82.872795

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Groveport Recreation Center 7370 Groveport Rd, Groveport, OH 43125

2

Motts Military Museum 5075 S Hamilton Rd, Groveport, OH 43125

3

Groveport Veterans Park 421 Main St, Groveport, OH 43125

4

Groveport Heritage Museum 648 Main St, Groveport, OH 43125

5

Heritage Park 551 Wirt Rd, Groveport, OH 43125

6

Walnut Woods Metro Park 6833 Richardson Rd, Groveport, OH 43125

DINING 7

Birch Tavern 639 Main St, Groveport, OH 43125

8

Little Italy Pizza 619 Main St, Groveport, OH 43125

SHOPPING 9 6

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Hanson House 549 Main St, Groveport, OH 43125


INACCESSIBLE CANAL FEATURES

LOST CANAL FEATURES

C1

Lock 29

L1

Lock 23

C2

Lock 2, Columbus Feeder

L2

Lock 24

L3

Lock 25

L4

Lock 28

POINTS OF INTEREST

LOCK 26 & 27 These locks can be accessed from Canal Road. There are pulloff areas on the west side of the road.

L1

7448 Canal Road Lockbourne, OH 43137

1

Locke Meadow Park 154 Commerce St, Lockbourne, OH 43137

2

Lockbourne Veterans Plaza 95 Landis St, Lockbourne, OH 43137

3

Lockbourne Museum 85 Commerce St, Lockbourne, OH 43137

SHOPPING

L2 L3

39.81331309943602, -82.96406243593238

LOCKBOURNE

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LODGING

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C1 L4

1 2

3

LOCK 26 & BIG WALNUT CREEK GUARD LOCK These sites can be accessed from Locke Meadow Park.

154 Commerce Street Lockbourne, OH 43137

39.810117408413255, -82.9714331660153

OHIO & ERIE CANAL ALIGNMENT 5

Bedford Falls Christmast Tree Farm 7258 Lockbourne Rd, Lockbourne, OH

Angell Farms Estate South High Street, Lockbourne, OH 43137


LOST CANAL FEATURES L1

Columbus Feeder Canal Entrance

L2

Original Main Street Dam

COLUMBUS

POINTS OF INTEREST

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Ohio Statehouse 1 Capitol Square, Columbus, OH 43215

2

Scioto Mile 233 S Civic Center Dr, Columbus, OH 43215

3

COSI 333 W Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215

4

National Veterans Memorial and Museum 300 W Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215

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Columbus Museum of Art 480 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215

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Columbus Metropolitan Library 397 Library Park N, Columbus, OH 43215

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Topiary Park 480 E Town St, Columbus, OH 43215

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Ohio Fire Museum 260 N 4th St, Columbus, OH 43215

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Fort Hayes 546 Jack Gibbs Blvd, Columbus, OH 43215

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Grange Insurance Audubon Center 505 W Whittier St, Columbus, OH 43215

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Hoster Brewery Complex 477 S Front St., Columbus, OH 43215

12

German Village 1069 Jaeger St, Columbus, OH 43206

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Short North Arts District 700 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215

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Franklinton Arts District 400 W Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215

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L1

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INACCESSIBLE CANAL FEATURES C1

Lock 31

LOST CANAL FEATURES L1

ASHVILLE

Guard Lock

POINTS OF INTEREST 1

Ohio’s Small Town Museum 32 Long St, Ashville, OH 43103

DINING

2 1 3

C1 L1

OHIO & ERIE CANAL ALIGNMENT

2

Cherry Street Diner 29 Cherry St, Ashville, OH 43103

3

Ashbrook Grill 22 Long St, Ashville, OH 43103


INACCESSIBLE CANAL FEATURES

LOST CANAL FEATURES

C1

Scioto River Aqueduct and Piers

L1

Hargus Creek Culvert

C2

Lock 2, Columbus Feeder

L2

Lock 32

L3

Stone Arch Culvert

L4

Lock 33

L5

Lock 34

POINTS OF INTEREST

L1

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2

9 1

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CIRCLEVILLE

10 11 13

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ArtsaRound / Ted Lewis Museum 135 W Main St, Circleville, OH

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Clark May Museum 162 W Union St, Circleville, OH

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Canal Park 23352 Canal Rd, Circleville, OH

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Circleville State Dam 23352 Canal Rd, Circleville, OH

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C&MV Railroad Bridge Canal Rd, Circleville, OH

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Pickaway County Visitors Bureau 325 W Main St, Circleville, OH

DINING

CIRCLEVILLE FEEDER INLET C1 L4 3

This site can be accessed from Canal Park.

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L4 L5 5

23352 Canal Rd Circleville, OH 43113

39.5903267317171, -82.9733796490068

WATERED PRISM There are multiple roadside areas to park and a walking trail along this part of the canal that reflects the original watered condition. 23700 Canal Rd Circleville, OH 43113

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39.585527524702066, -82.97348307880767

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Scioto Valley Coffee 216 W Main St, Circleville, OH 43113

8

Gibby’s Eatery and Sports Bar 126 W Main St, Circleville, OH 43113

9

Wittich’s Candy Shop 117 W High St, Circleville, OH 43113

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Watt Street Tavern 115 Watt St, Circleville, OH 43113

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Gant’s Pizza & Pub 114 S Court St, Circleville, OH 43113

12

Richie’s New York Corner Deli 206 S Court St, Circleville, OH 43113

SHOPPING 13

Circleville Historic District Downtown Circleville, OH 43113


LOST CANAL FEATURES

1

L1

Lock 35

L2

Lock 36

L3

Clinton Mills

L4

Clarksburg Turnpike Bridge

L5

Lock 37

L6

Lock 38

L1 L3 L2 L4

CHILLICOTHE

POINTS OF INTEREST 1

Hopewell Culture National Historical Park 16062 OH-104, Chillicothe, OH 45601

2

Yoctangee Park Yoctangee Park, Chillicothe, OH 45601

3

Emmitt’s Warehouse 27 N Mulberry St, Chillicothe, OH 45601

4

Ross County Historical Society 45 W 5th St, Chillicothe, OH 45601

5

Chillicothe Main Library 140 S Paint St, Chillicothe, OH 45601

6

Chillicothe Visitors Center 45 E Main St, Chillicothe, OH 45601

DINING

OHIO & ERIE CANAL ALIGNMENT

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Old Canal Smoke House 94 E Water St, Chillicothe, OH 45601

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Fifty West Brewing Company 1 N Paint St, Chillicothe, OH 45601

9

Steiner’s Speakeasy 45 W 5th St, Chillicothe, OH 45601

10

Paper City Coffee 47 S Paint St, Chillicothe, OH 45601

SHOPPING 11

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Chillicothe Commercial Historic District Downtown Chillicothe, OH 45601


INACCESSIBLE CANAL FEATURES C1

LOST CANAL FEATURES

Lock 44

L1

Crooked Creek Aqueduct

L2

Stone Arch Culvert

L3

Pee Pee Aqueduct

L4

Lock 45

WAVERLY

POINTS OF INTEREST 1

Pike Heritage Museum 110 S Market St, Waverly, OH 45690

2

Waverly Canal Historic District 2nd St, Waverly, OH 45690

DINING

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L2

L3 L4

L1

3

2 1

3

The Grand Restaurant & Tavern 104 E Emmitt Ave, Waverly, OH 45690

4

Giovanni’s Pizza 513 E Emmitt Ave, Waverly, OH 45690


INACCESSIBLE CANAL FEATURES C1

LOST CANAL FEATURES

Lock 49

L1

Rush Creek Aqueduct

L2

Sheep Pen Run

LOCK 48

RUSHTOWN

POINTS OF INTEREST

3

There is a parking area adjacent to the lock.

2

OH-104 Rushtown, OH 45652

38.84600596491482, -83.01738898553496

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Scioto Brush Creek Nature Preserve Tatman-Coe Road McDermott, OH 45652

2

Scioto Burial Park 4757 McDermott Pond Creek Rd, McDermott, OH 45652

3

Rushtown Historical Marker 9400 OH-104, Lucasville, OH 45648

LODGING 4

4 1

L1

RUSHTOWN

C1

L2

OHIO & ERIE CANAL ALIGNMENT

Shady Pines Campgrounds 2473 Pollock Rd, McDermott, OH 45652


INACCESSIBLE CANAL FEATURES

LOST CANAL FEATURES

Lock 55

C1

L1

Lock 51

L2

Lock 52

L3

Lock 53 (Built 1887)

L4

Lock 53 (Original)

L5

Lock 54 (Original)

L6

Lock 55 (Original)

L7

Lock 54 (Built 1887)

PORTSMOUTH

POINTS OF INTEREST 1

Boneyfiddle Military Museum 421 Front St, Portsmouth, OH 45663

2

Portsmouth Floodwall Mural 429 Front St, Portsmouth, OH 45663

3

Southern Ohio Museum & Cultural Center 825 Gallia St, Portsmouth, OH 45663

4

Scioto County Welcome Center 342 2nd St, Portsmouth, OH 45662

LOCK 50

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This lock can be viewed from the Union Mills Confectionery parking lot adjacent to Galena Pike.

12 10 L1 L2

1120 Galena Pike, West Portsmouth, OH 45663

38.74996119122154, -83.02830376282824

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L6 5

4 1 2

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9

DINING 5

Fork and Finger Restaurant 232 2nd St, Portsmouth, OH 45663

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Market Street Cafe 212 Market St, Portsmouth, OH 45663

7

Patties & Pints 546 2nd St, Portsmouth, OH 45663

8

Port City Pub 424 Chillicothe St, Portsmouth, OH 45663

9

The Scioto Ribber 1026 Gallia St, Portsmouth, OH 45663

10

Mex-Itali Restaurant 850 OH-239, West Portsmouth, OH 45663

SHOPPING

15 L7 C1

DOWNTOWN PORTSMOUTH

11

Boneyfiddle Historic District Downtown Portsmouth, OH 45663

12

Union Mills Confectionery Inc. 1120 Galena Pike, West Portsmouth, OH 45663

13

Antique Shops Various Locations Along Second St.

LODGING 14

Shawnee State Park Lodge 4404B OH-125, West Portsmouth, OH 45663

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Selby 100 Mile House 4866 US-52, Stout, OH 45684



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4.1 BACKGROUND 4.1.2 BRAND IDENTITY NAMING CONVENTION With the help of our Ohio & Erie Canal Southern Descent Heritage Trail volunteers and supporters, we were able to bring in a much more concise approach to branding our beautiful, historical experience. With Ohio’s Southern Descent, we immediately place our audience where they need to be. Our tagline “Our Canal Heritage, Your Adventure”, with a little help from our visuals, gives the audience the clues they need to open their imagination to what we’re about and brings a welcoming atmosphere to what we have to offer.

4.1.1 INSPIRATION

4.1.3 VISUAL REFERENCES

Ohio is full of lush and adventurous learning opportunities for the history that has run it’s course through our lands. Ohio’s Southern Descent is an opportunity to truly learn about that history with a modern take on a recreational learning experience. Our goal here is to provide an active education that allows for personal growth in our audience and an economically positive growth for our local towns that have come to love their own history and proudly share it with others.

With our more informative visuals and text, we wanted to really stand out from our competition and collaborators by bringing in a familiar color scheme with a pop of attention-grabbing brightness. Drawing from the outdoors and recreational settings, we hope to entice those interested in history and/or active living.

Ohio’s Southern Descent branding draws from our beautifully crafted lock structures and provides the context our audience needs to fully visualize and understand what we were and what we are today.

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Finding strength and structure in our typography and boat graphics, we dip into a more fun, illustrative, approach to our lock system. Utilizing this form and colorization allows to really feel the natural material of our main focus while also standing out from our past (boat and water).


4.2 THE BRAND MARK

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4.3 PRIMARY LOCKUP 4.3.1 ARCHED LOCKUP Starting with the primary mark, we include our version with the tagline. This version should be prioritized. See our Color Configuration display for a framed version as a possible solution for colored backgrounds and using this logo. Variation 1 is showcased without the tagline, use this when opportunity strikes to enlarge and showcase the tagline at larger scales. This variation allows the logo to go as small as 1/2 inch tall, but no smaller. Variation 2 includes the tagline to bring the whole experience together. Only scale this version as small as 1 inch tall to ensure legibility of the tagline.

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0.5”

Clear space around the logo must be preserved in order to ensure an adequate amount of breathing room and clean presentation of the mark. A minimum of 1/2inch clear space should be maintained at all times.

0.5”

CLEARANCE

MINIMUM SCALE When scaling the logo, be sure to scale proportionately. The mark should not be stretched or skewed, and should not appear smaller than 1/2-inch tall for optimal legibility. 1”

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4.4 SECONDARY LOCKUP 4.4.1 WIDE STACK LOCKUP Our secondary lockup is a wider variation of our logo, bringing the Ohio down and fully stretching our name and tagline for a strong platform for our icon. Although active and energetic, sometimes the archway isn’t the proper way to go. Variation 1 provides a solution without the tag line, scaling as low as 1/2 an inch tall. Variation 2 provides a similar solution while including the full tagline. To ensure legibility, only scale this version to 3/4 of an inch.

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CLEARANCE 0.5”

Clear space around the logo must be preserved in order to ensure an adequate amount of breathing room and clean presentation of the mark. A minimum of 1/2inch clear space should be maintained at all times.

0.5”

MINIMUM SCALE When scaling the logo, be sure to scale proportionately. The mark should not be stretched or skewed, and should not appear smaller than 1/2 inch tall for optimal legibility. 0.5”

0.75”

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4.5 BRAND MARK ELEMENTS

SYMBOL

WORDMARK

When scaling as low as 1/2 an inch, or for a more minimal approach to your branding and marketing, use the symbol as a simple, legible solution.

Our wordmark brings forward a strong typography, diversifying our branding assets. Bringing in the tagline and the bright lock structure visuals, we continue to provide our brands full experience. Scale to 3/4 for tagline legibility and 1/2 inch without tagline.

0.5”

0.5”

0.75”

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4.6 INCORRECT USES

DO NOT ADJUST SPACING

DO NOT STRETCH WHEN SCALING

DO NOT ROTATE

DO NOT ADJUST THE COLORS

DO NOT ADJUST THE ALIGNMENT

DO NOT ADJUST THE FONTS

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4.7 PRIMARY FONT 4.7.1 LATO REGULAR & ITALIC Lato is an accessible, modern font that gives plenty opportunity for diverse typography. Using the regular weight as a body type allows for top legibility and accessibility. Lato is fully free to the public through Google Fonts.

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4.7.2 LATO BOLD & BOLD ITALIC Lato Bold is highly adaptive to the hierarchy as it can provide a solution for emphasis, captioning, and quotation.

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4.7.3 LATO BLACK & BLACK ITALIC Lato Black is primarily used as our header and subheader of choice. Use when bringing attention to the most important headlines and headers. Use font size for proper hierarchy.

USE ALEGREYA AS MAIN HEADER IF AVAILABLE TO DESIGNER

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4.8 SECONDARY FONTS 4.8.1 ALEGREYA SANS SC EXTRABOLD ALL CAPS When accessible through Adobe Typekit, Alegreya is our primary font for headers and headlines. Used as our main logo type, Alegreya brings structure and a variety of curves and angles for a fun, natural feeling just like our locks.

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4.8.2 ACUMIN PRO SEMICONDENSED BLACK Acumin, as seen in our logo tagline, is great when paired with Alegreya. You can find this font in Typekit as well. Make sure to follow this with Lato as your body text.

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USE ACUMIN AS A SUBHEADER ONLY WITH ALEGREYA

LATO BLACK HEADER

ALEGREYA ALL CAPS HEADER

LATO BLACK AS SUBHEADER

ACUMIN PRO SUBHEADER

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4.9 COLOR PALETTES 4.9.1 PALETTE By grouping the boat and water into a central source of our Dark Blue (PMS 302) and Seafoam (PMS 7465) we’re bringing this sense of water and nature. Using these cooler tones, we group togther the two things that aren’t present in todays experience, but still capture the natural and nautical context these locks were used for. Our primary Orange (PMS 716) brings the energy up, brightens the logo,and draws an emphasis to our main focus, our lock structures. This uses a complimentary color, yet keeps it separate from what used to be. Our secondary colors allow to diversify our marketing with hues and similar colors to our primary selection. We want to provide neutrals so our bright approach doesn’t overwhlem the eye. Our Navy Blue (PMS 303) really brings in a high contrast opportunity.

PRIMARY PALETTE

DARK BLUE

PMS 302 CMYK 100 . 78 . 39 . 29 RGB 0 . 58 . 93 HEX #003A5D

ORANGE

MINT

YELLOW

PMS 7465 CMYK 58 . 0 . 36 . 0 RGB 101 . 197 . 180 HEX #65C5B4

PMS 716 CMYK 0 . 61 . 100 . 0 RGB 245 . 128 . 33 HEX #F58021

SECONDARY

LIGHT BLUE PMS 7696 CMYK 58 . 0 . 36 . 0 RGB 86 . 155 . 180 HEX #569BB4

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PMS 7465 CMYK 30 . 0 . 18 . 0 RGB 177 . 222 . 214 HEX #B1DED6

PMS 1345 CMYK 0 . 17 . 50 . 0 RGB 255 . 213 . 142 HEX #FFD58E

NAVY BLUE

PMS 303 CMYK 95 . 79 . 50 . 63 RGB 0 . 29 . 52 HEX #001D34


4.10 COLOR CONFIGURATION 3.10.1 PROPER CONTRAST When considering the use of our colors, we want to make sure that our logo and brand are properly contrasted and legible. Use the below combinations to get an idea of what works together.

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4.11 PATTERNS 4.11.1 INSPIRATION

Bringing forward our use of natural material within the structure, we draw from the manmade creation as well as the natural environment to bring in our warm woodgrain pattern. These patterns can be used throughout marketing and signage. Make sure not to skew or squish these, but scale proportionally for close up details.

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As a recreational space, we want to help convey activity and movement. With the help of our bright colors, we give our rippling waves a showcase to provide for such a task.

WOODGRAIN

Continuing our efforts of diversifying our branded assets, we bring in patterns inspired by the present and historical environments. Our lock structure pattern serves as our primary pattern, connecting directly with our logo.

INSPIRATION

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SOLID

COLOR


4.12 PATTERN APPLICATION 4.12.1 IDEATION AND BALANCE Our patterns, although fun and quirky, can be overwhelming to an audience when not used properly. It’s great to think actively with your designs, but consider the balance necessary to not muddy the information and visuals. Consider including overlays to darken the pattern or solids to balance out the look. Do not stack words on top of patterns without proper overlays to provide best legibility for the text. This goes the same for all logo variations. Most importantly, have fun with them, and allow our audience to do the same!

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4.13 BRANDING APPLICATIONS 4.13.1 BEING PRESENT Use these images as inspiration! In every opportunity you get, whether its creating, collaborating, or connecting, consider all the ways you could apply our branding. Make that connection visually with your audience and the network you’ve built.

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5.1 SIGN FAMILY

INTERPRETIVE SIGN (18” X 42” PANEL)

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INTERPRETIVE SIGN (18” X 30” PANEL)

MILEPOST MARKER

DIRECTIONAL SIGN


FEATURE MARKER & REGULATORY INFORMATION

ROADSIDE DIRECTIONAL MARKER (COLOR)

ROADSIDE DIRECTIONAL MARKER (BROWN)

CANAL DEPTH MARKER

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5.2 SITE SPECIFIC INTERPRETIVE SIGN 5.2.1 KEY SPECIFICATIONS

2

1

.25” thickness powder coated aluminum sign base, laser cut with custom pattern

2

Custom High Pressure Laminate (CHPL) graphic panel

3

.25” width, .25” height raised metal frame, color to match sign base

4

Bolt CHPL graphic panel and frame to aluminum sign base with tamper proof nuts

5

Bolt aluminum sign base to concrete footing with tamper proof nuts

6

36” depth concrete footing with threaded rod for mounting

5.2.2 PRODUCTION NOTES Ҍ Interpretive Graphics: Custom for each site

3

Ҍ Colors: RAL 5011 (Dark Blue) 4

1

6

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Ҍ Dimensions: As labeled Ҍ Lifespan: 8-10 years like new


Name of site Historical narrative of the site

Location within Ohio & Erie Canal System

Historical graphics and photos

General information about the location

Partner community logos

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5.3 CANAL LIFT LOCK INTERPRETIVE SIGN 5.3.1 KEY SPECIFICATIONS

2

.25” thickness powder coated aluminum sign base, laser cut with custom pattern

2

Custom High Pressure Laminate (CHPL) graphic panel

3

.25” width, .25” height raised metal frame, color to match sign base

4

Fasten CHPL graphic panel and frame to aluminum sign base with tamper proof nuts

5

Fasten aluminum sign base to concrete footing with tamper proof nuts

6

36” depth concrete footing with threaded rod for mounting

5.3.2 PRODUCTION NOTES Ҍ Interpretive Graphics: Standard for each canal lock remnant site

3 4 1

1

5

Ҍ Colors: RAL 5011 (Dark Blue) Ҍ Dimensions: As labeled Ҍ Lifespan: 8-10 years like new

6

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Interpretive graphic title Canal lift lock graphic Canal lift lock narrative

Ohio’s Southern Descent informational narrative Southern Descent lock section diagram

Lock gate informational graphic

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5.4 MILEPOST MARKER 5.4.1 KEY SPECIFICATIONS 1

.25” thickness powder coated aluminum post

2

.25” thickness pin-mounted aluminum letters and logo, painted white

3

Provide aluminum flange at base of post and secure with tamper proof nuts

4

36” depth concrete footing with threaded rod for mounting

5.4.2 PRODUCTION NOTES Ҍ The location and mile marker should be determined through research and consultation with a canal historian Ҍ Colors: RAL 5003 (Medium Blue), RAL 2003 (Orange) Ҍ Dimensions: As labeled

2 1 3

4

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Ҍ Lifespan: 8-10 years like new


5.5 DIRECTIONAL SIGN 5.5.1 KEY SPECIFICATIONS 1

.25” thickness powder coated aluminum post

2

Custom High Pressure Laminate (CHPL) graphic panel

3

Provide aluminum flange at base of post and secure with tamper proof nuts

4

36” depth concrete footing with threaded rod for mounting

5.5.2 PRODUCTION NOTES Ҍ The wayfinding information should be customized for each sign and coordinated with the local park district

2

Ҍ Colors: RAL 5011 (Dark Blue), RAL 5003 (Medium Blue), RAL 2003 (Orange), RAL 6027 (Teal) 1

3

1

Ҍ Dimensions: As labeled Ҍ Lifespan: 8-10 years like new

4

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5.6 FEATURE MARKER 5.6.1 KEY SPECIFICATIONS 1

.25” thickness powder coated aluminum post

2

Custom High Pressure Laminate (CHPL) graphic panel

3

1” thickness aluminum graphic, afix to post with post cap

4

Provide aluminum flange at base of post and secure with tamper proof nuts

5

.5” thickness pin-mounted aluminum letters and logo, painted white

6

36” depth concrete footing with threaded rod for mounting

3

5 2

2

2

5.6.2 PRODUCTION NOTES Ҍ Regulatory information to be coordinated with each municipality or jurisdiction 1 4

6

Ҍ Colors: RAL 5011 (Dark Blue), RAL 5003 (Medium Blue), RAL 2003 (Orange), RAL 6027 (Teal) Ҍ Dimensions: As labeled Ҍ Lifespan: 8-10 years like new

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5.7 CANAL DEPTH MARKER 5.7.1 KEY SPECIFICATIONS 1

.25” thickness powder coated aluminum panel with Custom High Pressure Laminate (CHPL) graphic panel, affix to canal remnant wall with minimum of 8 masonry anchors, mount stone joints only

5.7.2 PRODUCTION NOTES Ҍ Canal depth markings and informational text to based on depths for each lock provided in Part 1

1

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Ҍ Colors: RAL 5011 (Dark Blue), RAL 5003 (Medium Blue), RAL 2003 (Orange), RAL 6027 (Teal) Ҍ Dimensions: As labeled Ҍ Lifespan: 8-10 years like new

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5.8 ROADSIDE MARKER (OPTION 1)

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.125” thickness aluminum sign with reflective vinyl overlay, mount with two bolts or metal tie wrap

5.8.2 PRODUCTION NOTES Ҍ Colors: RAL 5003 (Medium Blue), RAL 2003 (Orange), RAL 6027 (Teal) Ҍ Coordinate with local jurisdictions for sign type regulations and text Ҍ Dimensions: As labeled Ҍ Lifespan: 8-10 years like new

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5.9 ROADSIDE MARKER (OPTION 2)

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.125” thickness aluminum sign with reflective vinyl overlay, mount with two bolts or metal tie wrap

5.9.2 PRODUCTION NOTES Ҍ Color: NPS Brown Ҍ Coordinate with local jurisdictions for sign type regulations and text Ҍ Dimensions: As labeled Ҍ Lifespan: 8-10 years like new

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6.1 EXISTING CONDITIONS 6.1.1. PURPOSE In order to demonstrate how the placemaking elements will be implemented, the Canal Partners chose Locke Meadow Park in Lockbourne, Ohio as a demonstration site to highlight how the placemaking elements will be implemented. There have been intentions to improve this site for quite some time, and with the completion of other projects in the vicinity, community leaders in Lockbourne are eager to improve the site for use by residents and visitors.

6.1.2. LOCATION The selected site is located in Lockbourne. This site was selected because it includes Lock 29, Lock 30, the Walnut Creek Guard Lock, various park uses, and parking. The site is also adjacent to numerous previous lock features along Canal Road, include the remnants of Lock 26 and 27. These lock features can be accessed from roadside pull-off areas.

6.1.3. EXISTING CONDITIONS The existing site has a basketball court, shelter, walking trail, portable toilets, and a paved parking lot. It is heavily used in the spring, summer, and fall by users who desire to access the trail and view the lock remnants.

6.1.4. DESIGN PROGRAM The site will include various amenities which support access to the canal features including trails, signage, and parking. Because it will also function as a trailhead, the site will include an improved picnic shelter, portable restrooms, smaller shelters, and various cycling amenities.

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6.2 MULTI-USE TRAIL PLANNING Columbus Feeder Canal Alignment Scioto Trail (Existing)

Existing Trail Big Walnut Trail (Proposed)

Historic Downtown Canal Winchester

Scioto Grove Metro Park

Walnut Woods Metro Park Groveport Recreation Center (Lock 22)

Scioto Trail (Proposed) ShadevilleLockbourne Connector (Proposed)

Rickenbacker Parkway Multi-use Trail (Existing)

Historic Downtown Groveport

Rickenbacker Area Trail Alignment Options Historic Lockbourne

Lockville Canal Park (Locks 11, 12, 13)

Locke Meadow Park (Locks 29, 30)

Chestnut Ridge Metro Park

Slate Run Metro Park Walnut Creek Trail (Proposed)

Scioto Trail (Proposed)

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Canal Trail Connection Alternate 2

Historic Canal Alignment

Link to Proposed Canal Trail

Lock 26 Canal Trail Connection Alignment

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The site design supports three main uses: park space for the community, access to the lock features, and future use of the trail network. Circulation for motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians are all enhanced through this site plan. This reduces the number of potential conflicts, increasing safety for all park users. A key part of the plan is connecting the existing park to the areas north of the canal. These areas are owned by jurisdictions other than the Village of Lockbourne and will require coordination to achieve a cohesive park master plan.

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6.5 INTERPRETIVE EXPERIENCE

Feature Marker

Site Specific Interpretive Sign Canal Lock High Water Level

Canal Lock Low Water Level


Canal Lift Lock Interpretive Sign

Canal Lock Elevation Interpretive Sign

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7.1 FUTURE COLLABORATION AND EXPANSION OF PARTNER COMMUNITIES This Southern Descent Heritage Trail project has resulted in significant tangible steps being taken to create, brand, and promote the trail to both residents and visitors. But, creation of the trail on the SeeOhioFirst.org website; creating a brand for the trail; developing text for interpretive signage to be used at individual sites and in the canal communities; and the collaborative spirit among multiple communities is just the beginning of a long-term process that can benefit the participating organizations and communities. Some of those benefits include the following: Ҍ Educating local public officials and residents about their rich canal heritage and the importance of preserving the surviving canal features; Ҍ Encouraging experiences of the canal heritage, such as special events, recreational and educational programs; Ҍ Encouraging visitors to experience the canal heritage of the region; Ҍ Promoting economic development through businesses that cater to heritage tourists, such as unique local shops, places to eat/drink, and overnight stays; Ҍ Providing an introduction to other heritage and cultural experiences in the communities; Ҍ Regional collaboration to magnify the impact of jointly-funded projects; Ҍ Coordinated region-wide promotion of the Southern Descent Heritage Trail. The following recommendations provide specific activities that would expand and sustain the Heritage Trail.

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7.2 RECOMMENDATION 1 FORMALIZE A STEERING COMMITTEE TO GUIDE THE HERITAGE TRAIL AS IT ENTERS THE NEXT PHASE OF DEVELOPMENT Description The Steering Committee formed for this project was comprised of one designated individual from each of the canal partner communities. Continuing this format is an excellent vehicle for ongoing communication among the partners; as a brainstorming group to look at opportunities for future collaboration and funding; managing the Southern Descent brand. Implementation Items Branding: The branding of the heritage trail is what connects all of the communities and is the public-facing identity that will guide people through the trail experience. Guidelines for use of the branding are included in this report, but it will be important to guide and manage the brand as new opportunities appear. One example could be developing criteria, an application and orientation process for inclusion of non-profit organizations, private businesses, and local events that want to be branded as part of the heritage trail experience. These organizations and businesses can become ambassadors to promote the trail and also to provide a high-quality and unique trail experience. In return, they are able to display the brand in their business, on their websites and in advertising. Communication: Communication is the key to keeping up momentum among partners within individual communities and among the multiple communities along the trail. This can be accomplished through periodic meetings, sharing of updates, bringing opportunities to the entire group for discussion, or sharing ideas about future funding sources and projects. Future Funding: There are a number of areas where joint funding can magnify the impact of a project. As demonstrated by the funding from the Ohio Humanities and the Canal Society of Ohio in this project, multi-jurisdictional cooperation can present a compelling case to potential funders. Possible areas of future funding could include: Ҍ Ҍ Ҍ Ҍ Ҍ Ҍ

Educational programs or materials, such as a school curriculum Joint events planning/promotion Trail connections between communities Regional heritage tourism economic development activities, such as workshops or mini-grants Public art projects, such as murals, sculpture, interactive features Designation of an Ohio Scenic Byway driving route along the trail

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7.3 RECOMMENDATION 2 EXPAND THE HERITAGE TRAIL PARTNERS TO INCLUDE ALL OF THE COMMUNITIES THAT ARE INCLUDED IN THE SEEOHIOFIRST.ORG HERITAGE TRAIL Description The virtual Heritage Trail included a number of communities who were not active canal partners in this project. However, these communities are critical to telling the story of the Southern Descent: Buckeye Lake Park/Millersport, Carroll, and Lancaster (Fairfield County); Canal Winchester (Franklin County); Chillicothe (Ross County); and Waverly (Pike County). The inclusion of all of the communities with stops along the trail will have multiple benefits. Implementation Items Benefits to Heritage Trail. Ҍ Ҍ Ҍ Ҍ

Seamless experience for visitors to have each community be actively promoting the trail and telling their stories Increasing awareness of the heritage trail among residents in all of the communities Greater opportunities for trail-wide cooperation on future activities, and funding for projects Sustaining and increasing momentum to have a positive economic impact on communities through heritage tourism activities

Benefits to Communities. Ҍ Opportunity to join an ongoing effort to promote the canal heritage for each community through collaboration with existing Canal Partners Ҍ Access to the Southern Descent branding Ҍ Design for interpretive signage (text and images to be reviewed and approved by Heritage Trail historian) Ҍ Participation and promotion of heritage trail events Ҍ Identification and promotion of certain businesses as part of the trail (see steering committee above) Ҍ Access to projects resulting from joint funding Expectations of New Canal Partner Communities. Ҍ Financial contribution to Heritage Trail to be included in all of the benefits listed above (details to be worked out by the steering committee) Ҍ Designate a “point person” to be a participant in Canal Partner meetings and decision-making Ҍ Agree to promote the Heritage Trail through local organizations as appropriate

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7.4 RECOMMENDATION 3 EXPAND SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE OF HERITAGE TRAIL Description It is no secret that many people learn about travel and entertainment choices through social media. A Southern Descent Facebook page was created as part of this project and should be continued and promoted by increasing links to local canal and heritage events, SeeOhioFirst.org., canal partner communities’ websites; and postings by visitors. Implementation Items Instagram. Establish an Instagram handle and popularize Instagram hashtags for people to post photos of places and experiences on the trail. Facebook. Create a Facebook page to publicize events and news. Youtube. Consider publicizing videos of the corridor that are generated under the brand umbrella or are generated by partner communities.

7.5 RECOMMENDATION SUMMARY These are just a few examples of how the canal partners can continue momentum as they launch the Southern Descent Heritage Trail. Working with the Scenic Scioto Heritage Trail as a non-profit sponsor worked very well during this project and should continue, if it agrees, in the short term. At some point in the future the Southern Descent Heritage Trail might become a separate non-profit. There are excellent examples of how a number of heritage trails have developed into full-time organizations. While that might take time, the canal partners have demonstrated that by working together they can be successful. It should be noted that the individual communities have demonstrated a high-level of commitment to preserving, interpreting, and enhancing their canal features and promoting their canal heritage. This is the critical ingredient for long-term success.

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