Former CompuServe Headquarters in Ohio Receives Historic Status

The pioneering tech company, known for introducing the GIF format, is celebrated for its impact on the state's tech economy.

CompuServe's former global headquarters in Central Ohio has been recognized with historic marker status by the state.
CompuServe, a pioneering tech company, was one of the first to offer commercial internet services and introduced the GIF image format in 1987.
The company, which opened its headquarters in 1973, was known for its online forums that offered news, message boards and data file transfers.
The building closed in the summer of 2006, but its impact on the state's tech economy is still recognized today.
Former CompuServe CEO Jeff Wilkins attempted to settle the internet argument over the pronunciation of the GIF image format at the dedication ceremony, recalling that it's pronounced 'JIF.'