Tag Archives: Hilltop
Nicelys’ Garage, 3322 W Broad St.
This automobile garage first appeared in the Columbus City Directory in 1925, appeared for the last time in 1932.
Chemical House #1, 2105 W Broad St.
Black firefighters were relocated from the Oak Street Station when Chemical House No. 1 was completed in 1897. Operated 1897 to 1912. Source: Columbus Ohio Division of Fire 1976 OH363.37 C726c, pg. 127.
The old Hilltop Branch Library, located at 2955 W Broad St
The Hilltop area has been served by the Columbus Metropolitan Library since 1928. The branch featured here opened March 14, 1950. Source: Library File Photos
Matsonia Barbecue, 3184 W Broad St, in 1927. George Matson, proprietor.
Source: Columbus This Week v.4 #21, 8/21/1927 cover photo.
The new” West High School”
The first West High School, 120 S. Central Avenue, opened September 8, 1908 and was renamed Starling Junior High School ca. 1929. Source: Columbus: Scott Krauss News Agency postcard #131209.