Description: Photograph showing a fast food restaurant called Tubby's Hamburgers, located along North High Street near the Ohio State University campus in Columbus, Ohio. A sign advertises 10-cent hamburgers. Next door is a dry cleaning shop called Paul's Cleaners. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV21_B01F03_05_01
Subjects: Columbus (Ohio)--History--20th century; Street photography; University District (Columbus, Ohio); Fast food restaurants;
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: Two men hold signs calling for a boycott of the fast food restaurant Borden Burger, in support of Columbus Coated Fabrics (CCF) textile workers, 1974. This photograph was taken for publication in the Columbus Free Press newspaper. 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 pri View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: MSS1301AV_B04F08_06
Subjects: Protests and protestors; Demonstrations; Activism; Labor movement--United States--History--20th century; Labor unions -- Ohio; Fast food restaurants
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: A banner hangs from an apartment building calling for a boycott of the fast food restaurant Borden Burger, in support of Columbus Coated Fabrics (CCF) textile workers, 1974. This photograph was taken for publication in the Columbus Free Press newspaper. 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: MSS1301AV_B04F08_05
Subjects: Protests and protestors; Demonstrations; Activism; Labor movement--United States--History--20th century; Labor unions -- Ohio; Fast food restaurants
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: Photograph showing outdoor dining tables at Borden Burger on North High Street in the University District of Columbus, Ohio. 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_B10F257_01
Subjects: Columbus (Ohio)--History--20th century; Street photography; University District (Columbus, Ohio); Fast food restaurants;
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: Photograph of Wesley T. "Pop" Swenson, his wife, Edna, and other family members outside his first Swenson's Drive-In Restaurant at 18 S. Hawkins Ave. in Akron, Summit County, Ohio, 1934. The young girl in the family group is identified as Jean Swenson. Swenson's is a drive-in style fast food restaurant with seven locations throughout northeast Ohio. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL02967
Subjects: Businesses; Restaurants--Ohio--History; Akron (Ohio); Families--Ohio; Fast food restaurants;
Places: Akron (Ohio); Summit County (Ohio)
 

Description: Two men stand at the intersection of Welch and South High Streets, across from a Clark filling station and Kentucky Fried Chicken, in Columbus, Ohio. Clark Oil is a leading refiner and marketer of gasoline, while KFC is a popular fast food restaurant specializing in poultry products. Houses, a mailbox, and several telephone poles are also visible in the photograph. 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_B03F070_01
Subjects: Columbus (Ohio)--History--20th century; Street photography; Service stations; 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 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: A Borden Burger employee sweeps a parking lot at 2370 South High Street on the South Side of Columbus, Ohio. Originally founded as Burger Boy Food-O-Rama in 1961, the fast food franchise was sold to Borden, Inc., in 1970. 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_B14F382_01
Subjects: Columbus (Ohio)--History--20th century; Street photography; German Village; Fast food restaurants; Employees;
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: An elderly man moves his wheelchair south along North High Street, in the Short North neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio. Cars pass behind him along the road, and businesses including Hoffman's Department Store, State Savings and Michael's Goody Boy Drive-In are seen across the street. 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_B08F225_01
Subjects: Columbus (Ohio)--History--20th century; Street photography; Short North (Columbus, Ohio); Wheelchairs; People with disabilities; Fast food restaurants;
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: Pedestrians and several dogs walk past a McDonald's restaurant, located at 1972 North High Street in the University District of Columbus, Ohio. 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_B12F306_01
Subjects: Columbus (Ohio)--History--20th century; Street photography; University District (Columbus, Ohio); Fast food restaurants; Pedestrians; Dogs
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)