Description: Signs hanging in a window advertise food and religion. In the top sign, Pastor Kenneth Fuller invites visitors to an evangelical crusade at the Church of Christ in Christian Union, while the bottom sign offers groceries and pizza at the E & S Pizza Carry Out. 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_B03F044_01
Subjects: Columbus (Ohio)--History--20th century; Street photography; Signs and signboards; Evangelistic work; Groceries; Pizza
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: Large florist signs advertise flowers and fruit baskets for sale. Master Charge and BankAmericard signs encourage shoppers to use their credit cards to pay for their purchases. 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_B02F024_01
Subjects: Columbus (Ohio)--History--20th century; Street photography; Signs and signboards; Flowers; Fruits and vegetables; Credit cards
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: Reverse reads: "A common sign in Toledo, Ohio." This is a photograph of a Keith Realty Company sign on a house in Toledo, Ohio. The business was located at 720 Security Bank Building. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B13F11_026_001
Subjects: Real estate agents; Housing; Signs and signboards; Ohio--History--Pictorial works; Federal Writers' Project
Places: Toledo (Ohio); Lucas County (Ohio)
 

Description: A woman stands in front of a Standard Oil filling station at the intersection of High Street and Williams Road in Columbus, Ohio. Founded in 1870 by John D. Rockefeller, Standard Oil filling stations are now defunct, having been acquired by British Petroleum and converted to BP stations. There are several motor vehicles in the photograph, including a station wagon and a Coca-Cola delivery van. Large signs advertise groceries, beer, and wine, while another sign gives directions to the Columbus airport. 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_B02F039_01
Subjects: Columbus (Ohio)--History--20th century; Street photography; Service stations; Motor vehicles; Signs and signboards
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: A couple walks by the large Big Bear sign which sat in front of the grocery store once located at the Graceland Shopping Center. Wayne Brown founded Big Bear Stores, a regional supermarket chain, in Columbus, Ohio, in 1933. Built in 1954, Graceland Shopping Center is located on the west side of North High Street at Graceland Boulevard. The Country Hearth restaurant, a family steakhouse, is visible 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_B13F335_01
Subjects: Columbus (Ohio)--History; Street photography; Grocery stores; Signs and signboards; Shopping; Restaurants
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: A woman walks past a man standing in front of a bench at a local bus stop along North High Street in the Clintonville neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio. Several cars and signs, including a speed limit sign, a bus stop sign, and a sign advertising a local beauty shop, are 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_B13F341_01
Subjects: Columbus (Ohio)--History--20th century; Street photography; Clintonville (Ohio); Bus stops; Benches; Signs and signboards; Motor vehicles
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: A truck passes the Big Walnut Creek sign before crossing the bridge that spans the creek. Big Walnut Creek starts near Mount Gilead, Ohio, and flows south, eventually joining the Scioto River near the Franklin County and Pickaway County lines. 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_B02F003_01
Subjects: Columbus (Ohio)--History--20th century; Street photography; Big Walnut Creek (Ohio); Bridges; Motor vehicles; Signs and signboards
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: A woman wearing eyeglasses, a scarf, and a flowered coat crosses the street in downtown Columbus, Ohio. Other pedestrians walk past local businesses advertising fine foods, liquor, and jewelry. 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_B04F112_01
Subjects: Columbus (Ohio)--History--20th century; Street photography; Downtowns; Pedestrians; Signs and signboards
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: A real estate sign belonging to the South Side Realty Company lies against the garage of a large white house, along Route 23 south of Columbus, Ohio. A dog lies in the grass next to the sign. 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_B02F040_01
Subjects: Columbus (Ohio)--History--20th century; Street photography; Real estate agents; Signs and signboards; Garages; Dogs
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: Three women stand on the sidewalk in front of a large brick building located near the corner of Kelso Road and North High Street in the Clintonville neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio. A sign in front of the adjoining parking lot advertises a bowling alley and Coca-Cola. 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_B13F358_01
Subjects: Columbus (Ohio)--History--20th century; Street photography; Clintonville (Ohio); Signs and signboards; Bowling alleys
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: A man carrying a bag and a sign crosses South High Street near the small village of Shadeville. Located close to the intersections of State Route 665, U.S. Route 23, and State Route 317, Shadeville was a former stop on the Ohio-Erie Canal. There are several signs in the photograph, including campaign placards and signs that advertise discounts on travel trailers. A large white barn is also visible in the distance. 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_B02F004_01
Subjects: Columbus (Ohio)--History--20th century; Street photography; Villages; Travel trailers; Signs and signboards; Barns
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)