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Short North

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The story of one of the city's most vibrant and exciting neighborhoods includes the tale of the arches, the rise—and abrupt fall—of Union Station, an incredible reunion of Civil War soldiers, the transformation of a tough, gritty neighborhood to an arts district, and the emergence of local festivals and traditions that have become part of the Short North's character.

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Godman Guild
The first Neighborhood Guild Association began when Miss Anna B. Keagle, both a high school teacher and Sunday school teacher in the Flytown neighborhood, discovered all her 8-10 year old charges...

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Inside Foeller's Drugstore
Foeller's Drugstore, located at 567 N. High Street, was a family run business for more than a half a century. Charles Foeller purchased the store in 1890 and family members continued to operate and...
Women at the Godman Guild
This group of women are assembled in front of the Godman Guild. Women took part in clubs and meetings, social affairs and entertainment. The Guild found employment for many women who came to the...
Short North video
How the Short North got its name...
Columbus Neighborhoods: Short North - watch online banner
To watch the entire Columbus Neighborhoods: Short North documentary online, click on the link below. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dn9UNZFc2_A&feature=channel
North High Street looking southwest from Fifth Avenue circa 1945
North High Street and Fifth Avenue neighborhood with: Miller Drug Co., #1207; Isalys Inc, Ice Cream, #1205; Raymond F. Taylor Restaurant, #1203 and Kroger Co. Groceries, #1201 N. High Street.
North High looking northwest from Goodale circa 1889.
This N. High Street block was originally the home of Capital University. By 1889 the complex housed the Park Hotel, Troy Laundry and the Vienna Bakery & Dining Room. Address: 561 through 587 N....
Shirley Trade School, 1122 N High St, in 1950. It operated 1947-1952.
Shirley Trade School, Wayne H. Shirley, President.
Boyds Cafe and Saloon, 692 N High St
Boyd's Cafe and Saloon first advertised in 1907, was last listed in the 1911 Columbus City Directory.
The mural of Mona Lisa was painted by Columbus artist Brian Clemons.
It was painted by Columbus artist Brian Clemons on the wall of Reality Theatre, 736 North Pearl Street in the Short North. It was dedicated June 29, 1990. By the time this photo was taken in 1997,...
The second Northside Branch Library, 1100 N High St in 1940
By 1940 it was evident that a branch library was needed to serve the area between downtown and the university district. Shown here is the second Northside Branch Library. The first branch opened at...