page_title: Franklinton (Columbus, Ohio)
section_title: Holy Family Catholic Church
hierarchical_section_title: Franklinton (Columbus, Ohio) / Structures and landmarks / Holy Family Catholic Church
caption_attribution_description: English: Holy Family Church (Columbus, Ohio), interior, nave decorated for Passiontide, view from organ loft
context_page_description: Franklinton is a neighborhood in Columbus, Ohio. Settled in 1797, Franklinton is the first American settlement in Franklin County, Ohio, and was the county seat until 1824. As the city of Columbus grew, the city annexed and incorporated the existing settlement in 1859, and today it exists as a neighborhood immediately west of downtown, including the Scioto Peninsula. It is bordered by the Scioto River on the north and east, Harmon Avenue on the east, Stimmel Road and Greenlawn Avenue on the south, and Interstate 70 on the west. West Broad Street is one of the country's first roads and is Franklinton's main throughway.
  A portion of the neighborhood gets its nickname of The Bottoms because much of the land is subject to flooding from the Scioto and Olentangy rivers, and a floodwall is required to contain the rivers and protect the area from floods. The low-lying bottom land was well suited for farming, with the river serving as a direct connection to the Ohio River. The floodwall, completed in 2004, spurred developments in East Franklinton. The projects involved demolition of three public housing projects, displacing its former residents to other areas.
context_section_description: The Gothic-style church construction began following the land purchase of April 1, 1881, with the cornerstone being laid by Bishop of Columbus John Ambrose Watterson on September 17, 1882. It was completed on June 2, 1889 and dedicated by Watterson. The church can seat one thousand. During the Flood of 1913, upper floors were used to provide flood relief.
caption: The nave of Holy Family Catholic Church decorated for Passiontide.
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