Description: Pedestrians stroll past cars, COTA buses, and local businesses on High Street in downtown Columbus, Ohio, including the Nationwide Beauty Academy, a school which offers instruction in cosmetology. In 1997, the Nationwide Beauty Academy joined the Salon Schools Group, which includes programs in barbering, cosmetology, and spa sciences. Created in 1972, COTA stands for Central Ohio Transit Authority. COTA is a public-sector transit agency which serves Franklin County and Central 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_B04F104_01
Subjects: Columbus (Ohio)--History--20th century; Street photography; Downtowns; Pedestrians; Buses;
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: Pedestrians wait to cross the street at an intersection in downtown Columbus, Ohio, while a municipal truck sits nearby. Across the street, the Mid-States Parking lot is filled to capacity with cars and trucks. 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_B04F110_01
Subjects: Columbus (Ohio)--History--20th century; Street photography; Downtowns; Pedestrians
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)
 

Description: Pedestrians are photographed near the intersection of West 10th Avenue and North High Street in the University District of Columbus, Ohio. Visible on either side of the street are various campus-area businesses, including Molly McGuire's, Oliver Pharmacy, Campus Optical, Honey Crisp Donuts and more. 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_B12F333_01
Subjects: Columbus (Ohio)--History--20th century; Street photography; University District (Columbus, Ohio); Pedestrians; Businesses
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: Two men walk into Luigi's Pawn Shop at 1245 North High Street in the University District of Columbus, Ohio. Other pedestrians cross onto High Street, and campus-area businesses can be seen down the sidewalk, including C & D Paint Shop, Ford's Barber Shop and Chop Suey Restaurant. 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_B12F326_01
Subjects: Columbus (Ohio)--History--20th century; Street photography; University District (Columbus, Ohio); Pedestrians; Businesses; Secondhand trade;
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: Two men with two dogs walk south on North High Street in the University District of Columbus, Ohio. Across the street can be seen various campus businesses including the Music Grotto and Larry's. 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_B12F331_01
Subjects: Columbus (Ohio)--History--20th century; Street photography; University District (Columbus, Ohio); Pedestrians; Dogs
Places: Columbus (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: An elderly woman wearing a hat and a pearl necklace and carrying several bags walks down North High Street in downtown Columbus, Ohio. Other pedestrians walk down the busy sidewalk past local businesses, newspaper stands, and a fire hydrant. 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_B04F088_01
Subjects: Columbus (Ohio)--History--20th century; Street photography; Downtowns; Pedestrians; Shopping
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: A woman reaches behind her to grab a child's hand as they cross the street in downtown Columbus, Ohio. Other pedestrians stand across the street in front of the Southern Hotel and the Columbus Auto Club. Opened in 1897 as the Great Southern Fireproof Hotel and Opera House, the landmark hotel is now known as the Westin Columbus Hotel. The Columbus Auto Club, part of the American Automobile Association, offered roadside assistance, maps, and travel discounts. 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_B05F119_01
Subjects: Columbus (Ohio)--History--20th century; Street photography; Downtowns; Pedestrians; Children
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: A group of men and women carrying bags and parcels crosses the street in downtown Columbus, Ohio. In the store windows across the street, signs advertise cold beer, pantyhose, and wigs. 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_B04F101_01
Subjects: Columbus (Ohio)--History--20th century; Street photography; Downtowns; Pedestrians; Stores and shops;
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: Cars and pedestrians pass the construction site of the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower, near the corner of Broad and High Streets in downtown Columbus, Ohio. Located at 30 East Broad Street, the Rhodes Tower is named for James A. Rhodes, who served as Mayor of Columbus (1944-1952), Auditor of State (1953-1963) and Governor of Ohio (1963-1971, 1975-1983). Completed in 1974, the Rhodes Tower is the tallest office building in Columbus. A large sign advertises "Food Prepared in Butter," at Jack & Benny, a former Downtown eatery. The Trinity Episcopal Church, located at the corner of Third and Broad Streets, is visible in the distance. Built in 1866, the church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. 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_B05F135_01
Subjects: Columbus (Ohio)--History--20th century; Street photography; Downtowns; Pedestrians; Construction; Skyscrapers
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)