Description: A street cleaner talks to another man in a shirt and tie while he sweeps the sidewalk, along High Street in downtown Columbus, Ohio. Across the street, pedestrians stroll past local businesses, including Florsheim Shoes and Nationwide Beauty Academy. Milton Florsheim founded the Florsheim Shoe Company in 1892. Nationwide Beauty Academy offers instruction in cosmetology, and in 1997, joined the Salon Schools Group, which includes programs in barbering, cosmetology, and spa sciences. 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_B05F129_01
Subjects: Columbus (Ohio)--History--20th century; Street photography; Downtowns; Street cleaners; City employees
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: A man gazes out the window of a truck as it passes through the intersection of Obetz Road and South High Street, south 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_B02F005_01
Subjects: Columbus (Ohio)--History--20th century; Street photography; Traffic signs and signals; Street signs; Truck driving
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: A street sweeper pushes a wheeled trash can past a store window along High Street in downtown 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_B05F120_01
Subjects: Columbus (Ohio)--History--20th century; Street photography; Downtowns; Street cleaners; City employees
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: This photograph shows a small decorative sign for South High Street mounted on a brick wall, in the German Village neighborhood 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_B03F050_01
Subjects: Columbus (Ohio)--History--20th century; Street photography; German Village; Street signs;
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: An older woman smiles for portrait, 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_B14F383_01
Subjects: Columbus (Ohio)--History--20th century; Street photography; Portrait photography;
Places: Worthington (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: A young woman holding several bags peers down the street, while other people sit on a concrete wall behind her, along North High Street in downtown Columbus, Ohio. A wide green lawn, shrubbery, and concrete steps are visible behind the wall. 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_B04F075_01
Subjects: Columbus (Ohio)--History--20th century; Street photography; Downtowns;
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: Two young women cross the street at the intersection of Town and High Streets in downtown Columbus, Ohio. The African American woman, who is wearing a plaid dress and white shoes, is carrying a purse and an umbrella. The other young woman wears a flowered dress and dark shoes and is also carrying a purse. In the background, a car passes through the intersection and a street cleaner uses a broom to sweep the sidewalks. 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_B05F124_01
Subjects: Columbus (Ohio)--History--20th century; Street photography; Downtowns; Pedestrians; Young women
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: A group of people crosses High Street in front of the Lazarus Department Store during a blustery snowstorm. in downtown Columbus, Ohio. Founded in 1851 by Simon Lazarus, the store was famous for decorating its large picture windows with animated Christmas and winter scenes. 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_B07F193_01
Subjects: Columbus (Ohio)--History--20th century; Street photography; Downtowns; Pedestrians; Winter
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: View looking south down High Street near the intersection of Maple Street in downtown Columbus, Ohio. Various businesses can be seen along the corridor, including the Southern Hotel, Bull N' Bear, Madison's, The Union, 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_B06F165_01
Subjects: Columbus (Ohio)--History--20th century; Street photography; Downtowns; Stores and shops
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: Pedestrians cross the street at a busy intersection at High and State Street in downtown Columbus, Ohio. A post office truck, COTA buses, and cars travel past local businesses on High Street, including banks, jewelry stores, and restaurants. 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_B04F071_01
Subjects: Columbus (Ohio)--History--20th century; Street photography; Downtowns; Business--Ohio; Pedestrians
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: Nighttime photograph taken near the intersection of North High Street and Hickory Street in downtown 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_B07F179_01
Subjects: Columbus (Ohio)--History--20th century; Street photography; Downtowns
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: A young man walks across the street towards Kahns Jewelers, a family-owned business located on North High Street in downtown Columbus, Ohio. Nearby, a COTA bus driver stands in the street beside his bus. Created in 1972, COTA stands for Central Ohio Transit Authority. COTA is a public-sector transit agency which serves Franklin County and Central Ohio. On the side of the bus is an advertisement for Gilbey's Vodka. 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_B04F078_01
Subjects: Columbus (Ohio)--History--20th century; Street photography; Downtowns; Buses; Jewelry;
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)