January 2
Columbus Iron Works Opens
The Trade Center first began as the Columbus Iron Works in 1853...Read more
April 16
Union Army Burns Down Columbus Iron Works
During the Civil War the Iron Works produced cannon....Read more
August 1
Columbus Iron Works Is Rebuilt
The Iron Works was quickly rebuilt and was operational...Read more
June 15
Columbus, GA Is the South's Leader In Textiles
Columbus, GA led the south in textile production...Read more
June 1
Destroyed Again By Fire
In 1902 fire again destroyed the Iron Works...Read more
June 1
W.C. Bradley Company Acquired the Iron Works
In 1925, the W.C. Bradley Company acquired control of the Iron Works...Read more
June 1
Iron Works Began Producing Charbroil Grills
In 1953 the Iron Works began producing Charbroil Grills.Read more
June 1
Iron Works Was Sold to the City of Columbus
The W.C. Bradley Company relocated their operations to new facilities...Read more
April 1
The Columbus Georgia Convention and Trade Center Opens
The Columbus Georgia Convention and Trade Center opened...Read more
June 1
Trade Center Expands
Consistent with its long history, the Trade Center once again expanded...Read more
January 1
Present
Now it’s time for you to continue to make history by booking...Read more