Columbus Iron Works Opens

The Trade Center first began as the Columbus Iron Works in 1853...
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Union Army Burns Down Columbus Iron Works

During the Civil War the Iron Works produced cannon....
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Columbus Iron Works Is Rebuilt

The Iron Works was quickly rebuilt and was operational...
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Columbus, GA Is the South's Leader In Textiles

Columbus, GA led the south in textile production...
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Destroyed Again By Fire

In 1902 fire again destroyed the Iron Works...
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W.C. Bradley Company Acquired the Iron Works

In 1925, the W.C. Bradley Company acquired control of the Iron Works...
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Iron Works Began Producing Charbroil Grills

In 1953 the Iron Works began producing Charbroil Grills.
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Iron Works Was Sold to the City of Columbus

The W.C. Bradley Company relocated their operations to new facilities...
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The Columbus Georgia Convention and Trade Center Opens

The Columbus Georgia Convention and Trade Center opened...
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Trade Center Expands

Consistent with its long history, the Trade Center once again expanded...
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Present

Now it’s time for you to continue to make history by booking...
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