Description: Photograph of John Paterson, a man with a jawline beard and wearing a hat, taken in Elyria, Ohio, and titled "American Worker." The image was submitted by John G. Kenney of Elyria, Ohio, in the Professional category of the Spirit of Ohio Bicentennial Photo Contest. In August 1976, the Ohio American Revolution Bicentennial Advisory Committee (OARBAC) began the Spirit of Ohio Bicentennial Photo Contest as part of a larger effort in Ohio to celebrate the 1976 American Bicentennial. The contest was meant to document "the spirit and character of the people and places which represent Ohio during [the] bicentennial year," and to create a permanent photographic archive of the year's festivity for use by future researchers. Both professional and amateur photographers submitted over 500 photographs for consideration, all taken within the state between January 1 and December 31, 1976. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA2734AV_B03F06_09_01
Subjects: American Revolution Bicentennial (1976); Employees; Labor--Ohio;
Places: Elyria (Ohio); Lorain County (Ohio);
 

Description: Photograph showing buildings at the southwest corner of North High Street and Goodale Street just north of downtown Columbus, Ohio, 1984. Signs can be seen for a flower shop and for Mellman's, which was known as Columbus's longest continually-operating tavern when it closed in 1986. The block seen here was razed in the mid-1980s for construction of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral. This photograph was taken for publication in the Columbus Free Press newspaper, January 1984. 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_NS09_01
Subjects: Street photography; Business enterprises--Ohio; Columbus (Ohio)--Buildings, structures, etc.; Bars (Drinking establishments)
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: Photograph showing Rosie's Vegetarian Cuisine, a restaurant located at the corner of North High Street and Eighth Avenue in Columbus, Ohio. Rosie's Vegetarian Cuisine opened in 1976, offering vegan food and beverages. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: P364_B01_F05_03_01
Subjects: Columbus (Ohio)--History--20th century; Street photography; Business enterprises--Ohio; Restaurants; Food and drink
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: Photograph taken for the Columbus Citizen-Journal showing a cement embankment along the Scioto River in Columbus, Ohio. A caption on its reverse reads, "Scioto River looking North from Broad St. Bridge on east side." In the distance can be seen signs for the Edwards Transfer Company, Fairmont's Better Butter and Belmont Caskets. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: P339_B03F06_02_01
Subjects: Columbus (Ohio)--History; Business enterprises--Ohio; Scioto River (Ohio);
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: Photograph of a worker wearing gloves and a hard hat standing near rail lines, taken by Jon Kinney and Ken Blum of Orrville, Ohio. A load of lumber is being hauled on the tracks behind him. The image was one of ten to win Honorable Mention in the Professional category of the Spirit of Ohio Bicentennial Photo Contest. In August 1976, the Ohio American Revolution Bicentennial Advisory Committee (OARBAC) began the Spirit of Ohio Bicentennial Photo Contest as part of a larger effort in Ohio to celebrate the 1976 American Bicentennial. The contest was meant to document "the spirit and character of the people and places which represent Ohio during [the] bicentennial year," and to create a permanent photographic archive of the year's festivity for use by future researchers. Both professional and amateur photographers submitted over 500 photographs for consideration, all taken within the state between January 1 and December 31, 1976. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA2734AV_B01_21
Subjects: American Revolution Bicentennial (1976); Railroads; Employees; Lumber industry; Labor--Ohio;
Places: Orrville (Ohio); Wayne County (Ohio)
 

Description: An employee takes a customer's order at Hip Pocket Tofu Deli, a vegetarian restaurant located at 1634 Northwest Boulevard in Columbus, Ohio. The restaurant was opened in March 1980 by Bill Lutz and Mick Vissman. This photograph was taken by a photographer 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_NS01_03
Subjects: Street photography; Business enterprises--Ohio; Restaurants--Ohio--History; Food and drink;
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)