Description: Dated August 26, 1939, this photograph shows Central Street Market in downtown Columbus, Ohio, looking north on 4th Street, just south of Rich Street. 145 East Rich Street, on the southwest corner of East 4th Street remains (as of 2017), but most of the other buildings have been demolished to make way for more parking in the downtown area. Signs for "Dick Fish and Oysters," "Frosh Furniture," and "Trade-In Store" can be seen. The city’s Central Market was built between 1849 and 1850 at Town and Fourth Streets to serve as a municipal building as well as an economic market, and was soon joined by a West Market, on South Gift Street, and an East market, at the intersection of Mt. Vernon and Miami Avenues. The North market, constructed at Spruce and High Streets on the city’s north side, was constructed in 1876. Historically, city ordinances and a city-employed Market Master established and enforced rules governing fees, location of stands, and other standards. By the mid 20th century, changing demographics and shopping preferences, coupled with a series of fires left Columbus with only one public market, the North Market, which after a 1947 fire was housed in a Quonset hut erected by the Merchant’s Association. The twin rooftops of the Old Post Office, located at 100 South 3rd Street, can just be seen in the distance. Bricker & Eckler, Attorney's at Law, have been in the building since 1986. This photograph is one of the many visual materials collected for use in the Ohio Guide. In 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt established the Works Progress Administration by executive order to create jobs for the large numbers of unemployed laborers, as well as artists, musicians, actors, and writers. The Federal Arts Program, a sector of the Works Progress Administration, included the Federal Writers’ Project, one of the primary goals of which was to complete the America Guide series, a series of guidebooks for each state which included state history, art, architecture, music, literature, and points of interest to the major cities and tours throughout the state. Work on the Ohio Guide began in 1935 with the publication of several pamphlets and brochures. The Reorganization Act of 1939 consolidated the Works Progress Administration and other agencies into the Federal Works Administration, and the Federal Writers’ Project became the Federal Writers’ Project in Ohio. The final product was published in 1940 and went through several editions. The Ohio Guide Collection consists of 4,769 photographs collected for use in Ohio Guide and other publications of the Federal Writers’ Project in Ohio from 1935-1939. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B08F02_001_001
Subjects: Streets--Ohio--Columbus; Markets--Ohio--Columbus; Storefronts; Daily Life
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: Three women sit in lawn chairs surrounded by merchandise during the Worthington Historical Society Flea Market, along North High Street in the Worthington suburb of Columbus, Ohio. 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_B15F397_01
Subjects: Columbus (Ohio)--History--20th century; Street photography; Flea markets; Secondhand trade;
Places: Worthington (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: A police officer directs traffic in the street as pedestrians use the crosswalk during the Worthington Historical Society Flea Market, along North High Street in the Worthington suburb of Columbus, Ohio. 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_B15F407_01
Subjects: Columbus (Ohio)--History--20th century; Street photography; Flea markets; Police officers; Pedestrians
Places: Worthington (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: A couple and several children are pictured on the lawn of the Village Green during the Worthington Historical Society Flea Market along North High Street in the Worthington suburb of Columbus, Ohio. 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_B15F412_01
Subjects: Columbus (Ohio)--History--20th century; Street photography; Flea markets; Families
Places: Worthington (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: Two women speak at a table full of merchandise during the Worthington Historical Society Flea Market along North High Street in the Worthington suburb of Columbus, Ohio. 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_B15F398_01
Subjects: Columbus (Ohio)--History--20th century; Street photography; Flea markets;
Places: Worthington (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: A man sits with his young son and dog on the Village Green, likely during the Worthington Historical Society Flea Market, along North High Street in the Worthington suburb of Columbus, Ohio. 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_B14F366_01
Subjects: Columbus (Ohio)--History--20th century; Street photography; Flea markets; Families; Dogs
Places: Worthington (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: A group of people of all ages browse tables full of books and magazines in a grassy yard, likely during the Worthington Historical Society Flea Market along North High Street in the Worthington suburb of Columbus, Ohio. 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_B14F369_01
Subjects: Columbus (Ohio)--History--20th century; Street photography; Books; Flea markets; Secondhand trade;
Places: Worthington (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: Photograph showing sculptor Margaret Jones with a selection of her sculptures, likely during the Worthington Historical Society Flea Market along North High Street in the Worthington suburb of Columbus, Ohio. 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_B14F364_01
Subjects: Columbus (Ohio)--History--20th century; Street photography; Flea markets; Artists--Ohio; Sculptors--United States--20th century;
Places: Worthington (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: Three children snack and read underneath a tree as a young boy walks by. Across the street can be seen the Worthington Historical Society Flea Market. taking place along North High Street in the Worthington suburb of Columbus, Ohio. 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_B15F401_01
Subjects: Columbus (Ohio)--History--20th century; Street photography; Children; Books and reading; Flea markets
Places: Worthington (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: A man standing near a jockey lawn statue takes a photograph, likely during the Worthington Historical Society Flea Market along North High Street in the Worthington suburb of Columbus, Ohio. Across the busy street, booths with artwork can be seen set up outside the front of a grocery store called "Home Market." 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_B14F371_01
Subjects: Columbus (Ohio)--History--20th century; Street photography; Flea markets; Grocery stores; Cameras;
Places: Worthington (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: A man driving a convertible sports car and a motorcyclist stop at the corner of the Village Green during the Worthington Historical Society Flea Market along North High Street in the Worthington suburb of Columbus, Ohio. 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_B14F374_01
Subjects: Columbus (Ohio)--History--20th century; Street photography; Flea markets; Automobiles; Motorcycles;
Places: Worthington (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: A small roadside farmer's market stand features fresh fruits and vegetables, along 23 South outside of Columbus, Ohio. Large pumpkins sit on a nearby stand. 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_B02F020_01
Subjects: Columbus (Ohio)--History--20th century; Street photography; Farmers' markets; Produce; Fruits and vegetables
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)