Description: Looking northward from near the intersection of North High Street and Russell Street in the Short North neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio, this photograph shows pedestrians, traffic, and local businesses including Christy's Market, Mike's Grill, Henry's, OK Used Cars and more. The High Street Photograph Collection is comprised of over 400 photographs of High Street in Columbus, Ohio, taken in the early 1970s. These photographs were taken primarily at street level and document people and the built environment from the Pontifical College Josephinum on North High Street in Worthington through Clintonville, the University District and Short North, Downtown and South Columbus. The photographs were used in a television photo documentary that aired on WOSU called "High Street." Photographers that were involved in this project were Alfred Clarke, Carol Hibbs Kight, Darrell Muething, Clayton K. Lowe, and Julius Foris, Jr. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV254_B09F242_01
Subjects: Columbus (Ohio)--History--20th century; Street photography; Short North (Columbus, Ohio); Businesses; Traffic signs and signals;
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: This photograph, looking south down High Street from Broad Street in downtown Columbus, Ohio, comes from the Columbus Citizen-Journal Collection. Several Columbus businesses can be seen lining High Street across the street from the Ohio Statehouse, including the Neil House Hotel and Johenstine Jewelers. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: P339_B03F05_02_01
Subjects: Columbus (Ohio)--History--20th century; Downtowns; Businesses; Hotels
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: This image shows Howard Street in Akron, Ohio, in 1890. Streetcar rails run down the middle of the busy street. Horse-drawn wagons are parked on both sides of the street, and pedestrians are visible on the sidewalk. An advertising banner hangs above the street. Patches of snow are scattered on the street and walkways. Telegraph/telephone poles line the street. Miller & Roche, wholesale and retail grocers, were located on Howard Street. One of their establishments is visible in the left foreground. Another establishment in this photograph is S.E. Allen, a drugstore located at 193 Howard Street (far right, middle). By the mid-20th century, Howard Street become the center of African-American culture. It was home to many of the city's black-owned business and entertainment establishments, and provided an atmosphere in which minority-owned businesses could thrive. Attracted to the vitality of the neighborhood, entrepreneur George Mathews (1887-1982) established a barbershop here in 1920 and in 1925 opened the adjoining Mathews Hotel. The hotel quickly became the anchor of the Howard Street district. Mathews' success allowed him to endow a scholarship fund at the University of Akron in 1964. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL06153
Subjects: Streets--Ohio; Small business--Ohio; Businesses; African Americans
Places: Akron (Ohio); Summit County (Ohio)
 

Description: Two men walk into Luigi's Pawn Shop at 1245 North High Street in the University District of Columbus, Ohio. Other pedestrians cross onto High Street, and campus-area businesses can be seen down the sidewalk, including C & D Paint Shop, Ford's Barber Shop and Chop Suey Restaurant. The University District includes the small neighborhoods to the east and south of The Ohio State University campus on either side of the High Street corridor. The High Street Photograph Collection is comprised of over 400 photographs of High Street in Columbus, Ohio, taken in the early 1970s. These photographs were taken primarily at street level and document people and the built environment from the Pontifical College Josephinum on North High Street in Worthington through Clintonville, the University District and Short North, Downtown and South Columbus. The photographs were used in a television photo documentary that aired on WOSU called "High Street." Photographers that were involved in this project were Alfred Clarke, Carol Hibbs Kight, Darrell Muething, Clayton K. Lowe, and Julius Foris, Jr. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV254_B12F326_01
Subjects: Columbus (Ohio)--History--20th century; Street photography; University District (Columbus, Ohio); Pedestrians; Businesses; Secondhand trade;
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: A woman and child stand on the sidewalk in front of the Junior Achievement office along High Street in downtown Columbus, Ohio. Established in 1950, the Junior Achievement of Central Ohio is a nonprofit organization that provides programs on workforce readiness, entrepreneurial skills, and financial literacy to enhance the education of young people. Across the street is the Clock Restaurant, a downtown Columbus landmark located at 161 North High Street. The restaurant, which closed in 1979, is the current site of the Elevator Brewery & Draught Haus. Other downtown businesses can be seen on either side of High Street, as well as pedestrians and traffic. The High Street Photograph Collection is comprised of over 400 photographs of High Street in Columbus, Ohio, taken in the early 1970s. These photographs were taken primarily at street level and document people and the built environment from the Pontifical College Josephinum on North High Street in Worthington through Clintonville, the University District and Short North, Downtown and South Columbus. The photographs were used in a television photo documentary that aired on WOSU called "High Street." Photographers that were involved in this project were Alfred Clarke, Carol Hibbs Kight, Darrell Muething, Clayton K. Lowe, and Julius Foris, Jr. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV254_B04F098_01
Subjects: Columbus (Ohio)--History--20th century; Street photography; Downtowns; Businesses; Children
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: Three women converse with a man standing in the doorway of the Franklin Building, located at 297 South High Street in downtown Columbus, Ohio. The Franklin Building has housed offices for such local businesses as the Design Book Service, the Franklin Federal Savings and Loan Association, and the J. Friedman Finance Company. The High Street Photograph Collection is comprised of over 400 photographs of High Street in Columbus, Ohio, taken in the early 1970s. These photographs were taken primarily at street level and document people and the built environment from the Pontifical College Josephinum on North High Street in Worthington through Clintonville, the University District and Short North, Downtown and South Columbus. The photographs were used in a television photo documentary that aired on WOSU called "High Street." Photographers that were involved in this project were Alfred Clarke, Carol Hibbs Kight, Darrell Muething, Clayton K. Lowe, and Julius Foris, Jr. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV254_B05F123_01
Subjects: Columbus (Ohio)--History--20th century; Street photography; Downtowns; Pedestrians; Businesses;
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: Downtown sidewalks are crowded with pedestrians in Columbus, Ohio, ca. 1980-1995. This photograph was taken by a photographer for publication in the Columbus Free Press newspaper. Businesses seen along North High Street include White Castle, Wendy's, and Revco Discounty Drug Center. The Columbus Free Press began as a bi-weekly publication in Columbus, Ohio, in 1970. An underground newspaper, it replaced the Ohio State University publication The People, Yes. The earliest known issue of the newspaper appeared on January 4, 1971. The newspaper underwent a series of name changes over the decades, with titles including the Columbus Free Press & Cowtown Times (1972-1976), the Columbus Freepress (1976-1992) and The Free Press (1992-1995). The paper, which covered many liberal and progressive causes, was an alternative to mainstream news sources in central Ohio with the slogan “The Other Side of the News.” In 1995, the paper ceased publication briefly before reemerging as a website in early 1996, and returning as a print publication under the Free Press title in the form of a quarterly journal in 1998. Published under various frequencies during the first part of the 21st century, the Free Press again became a nonprofit monthly publication in 2017 with both a print and web presence, published by the Columbus Institute for Contemporary Journalism and operated by a volunteer staff and board. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL01752
Subjects: Street photography; Pedestrians; Stores, Retail; Businesses; Downtowns; Fast food restaurants;
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: Downtown sidewalks are crowded with pedestrians in Columbus, Ohio, ca. 1980-1995. This photograph was taken by a photographer for publication in the Columbus Free Press newspaper. Businesses seen along North High Street include Pizza Lovers, White Castle, Wendy's, Revco Discount Drug Center, The Mall Cafe, Madison's and more. The Columbus Free Press began as a bi-weekly publication in Columbus, Ohio, in 1970. An underground newspaper, it replaced the Ohio State University publication The People, Yes. The earliest known issue of the newspaper appeared on January 4, 1971. The newspaper underwent a series of name changes over the decades, with titles including the Columbus Free Press & Cowtown Times (1972-1976), the Columbus Freepress (1976-1992) and The Free Press (1992-1995). The paper, which covered many liberal and progressive causes, was an alternative to mainstream news sources in central Ohio with the slogan “The Other Side of the News.” In 1995, the paper ceased publication briefly before reemerging as a website in early 1996, and returning as a print publication under the Free Press title in the form of a quarterly journal in 1998. Published under various frequencies during the first part of the 21st century, the Free Press again became a nonprofit monthly publication in 2017 with both a print and web presence, published by the Columbus Institute for Contemporary Journalism and operated by a volunteer staff and board. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL01753
Subjects: Street photography; Pedestrians; Stores, Retail; Businesses; Downtowns; Fast food restaurants;
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: This map shows Montgomery Township, which is located in Franklin County, Ohio, directly east of the Olentangy and Scioto Rivers. It is taken from Joseph Caldwell's "Atlas of Franklin County and of the city of Columbus, Ohio," published in 1872. Cities, businesses, farms, privately-owned properties and more within the township are documented. The Ohio Statehouse is designated, and a Business Directory of the township is provided. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: A912_771_F854c_Montgomery
Subjects: Columbus (Ohio)--History--19th century; Maps; Cities and towns--Ohio; Real property; Rivers; Businesses;
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: This map shows Mifflin Township, which is located in Franklin County, Ohio. It is taken from Joseph Caldwell's "Atlas of Franklin County and of the city of Columbus, Ohio," published in 1872. Cities, businesses, farms, major roads, rail lines, waterways and more within the township are documented, as well as privately-owned properties. A Business Directory for the township is also provided. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: A912_771_F854c_Mifflin
Subjects: Columbus (Ohio)--History--19th century; Maps; Cities and towns--Ohio; Real property; Businesses;
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: This photograph was taken from the northeast corner of Broad and High Streets in Columbus, 1921. The Neil House Hotel and the Huntington Bank "castle" are visible facing High Street along with other Columbus businesses. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL03255
Subjects: Streets--Ohio--Columbus; Huntington National Bank of Columbus; Businesses
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: A woman pulls a Greyhound wagon through a crosswalk, followed by two young boys, across North High Street at the intersection of Price Avenue in the Short North neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio. Various Short North businesses can be seen in the background. The High Street Photograph Collection is comprised of over 400 photographs of High Street in Columbus, Ohio, taken in the early 1970s. These photographs were taken primarily at street level and document people and the built environment from the Pontifical College Josephinum on North High Street in Worthington through Clintonville, the University District and Short North, Downtown and South Columbus. The photographs were used in a television photo documentary that aired on WOSU called "High Street." Photographers that were involved in this project were Alfred Clarke, Carol Hibbs Kight, Darrell Muething, Clayton K. Lowe, and Julius Foris, Jr. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV254_B08F204_01
Subjects: Columbus (Ohio)--History--20th century; Street photography; Short North (Columbus, Ohio); Businesses; Pedestrians
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)