Tag Archives: South Side
Columbus Activism Preview
Discover three unique stories of Columbus activism that demonstrate the power of people coming together – building homes, building relationships and saving kangaroos. Watch at 8:30pm Thursday, Dec. 13 on WOSU TV!
Community Conversations: Columbus’ Literary Scene
Two Dollar Radio publishes and sells books, hosts author events and provides collaborative writing space at a cafe on the South Side. David Weaver from the Ohioana Library and Two Dollar Radio Owner Eric Obenauf discuss Columbus’ writing and literary scene, past and present. Photos courtesy of: Columbus Metropolitan Library, Emily Mollineaux Photography, Millersville University Archives […]
Columbus’ High Street in 1973
In 1973, five photographers spent one year documenting High Street, from the Scioto Downs area south of I-270 to north of the Pontifical College in Worthington. What can we learn from the photos today about the forces that change some areas while leaving others virtually untouched? Historic photos: Courtesy of Ohio History Connection
The Seagrave and Fortner Building Complex
For decades, the nation’s oldest manufacturer of fire trucks and other equipment was housed in a huge building on South High Street. But after the company moved to Clintonville, Wisconsin(!), Fortner, a fourth-generation Columbus upholstery firm, has worked to make this historic space its own. Photos: Courtesy of Fortner and Matt Lee
Bluegrass Music on Columbus’ South Side
Many people moved from the mountains of Appalachia to Columbus, and they brought their culture with them, including their music.