While visiting beautiful Columbus, Indiana, we discovered one of the "Top 50 Things Every Hoosier Must Do", which is the authentic turn-of-the-century Zaharakos Ice Cream Parlor and Museum. One of Columbus' most cherished treasures is recorded by the Historic American Buildings Survey site as well.
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| Zaharakos Ice Cream Building Location United States Department of the Interior for its Archives at the Library of Congress |
At this 118 year old marble palace the sundaes are hand-dipped and cherry-topped, and your ice cream was made the night before. You definitely feel you're eating in an ice cream museum with so many of the shop's original fixtures and decor still intact.
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| An old fashioned banana split - NOW YOU'RE TALKIN' |
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| 2 Scoops - Vanila and chocolate B.O.R.I.N.G |
Zaharakos closed in 2006 after 106 years in operation and the community of Columbus mourned. In 2009, new owner, Tony Moravec (owner and president of a Columbus pharmaceutical company), refurbished the interior's walnut and oak woodwork and onyx soda fountain and reopened this historic landmark to the delight of the community.
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| Beautiful - Shiny - Clean - Authentic Zaharakos Ice Cream Parlor and Museum Columbus, Indiana |
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| Beautiful original fixtures Zaharakos Ice Cream Parlor and Museum |
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| Beautiful and Authentic Zaharakos Ice Cream Parlor and Museum |
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| Ice Cream and Soda Fountain Zaharakos Ice Cream Parlor and Museum |
The new owner also recreated a 19th century storefront to replace the facade that didn't match the authentic interior. In addition, Tony Moravec also brought back the original 1908 Welte organ (which was playing while we were enjoying our ice cream).
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| Original 1908 Welte Organ Still entertaining while you are enjoying your favorite ice cream creation |
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| Zaharakos Ice Cream Parlor and Museum Columbus, Indiana |
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| Zaharakos Ice Cream Parlor and Museum Columbus, Indiana |
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| Zaharakos Ice Cream Parlor and Museum Columbus, Indiana |
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| ANOTHER HAPPY CUSTOMER Loved that classic banana split creation! |
The ambiance and history of Zaharakos Ice Cream Parlor and Museum is what sets it apart from all other ice cream shops we've visited across the U.S.A.
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