Exploring Columbus' Short North In The Early 1990s
Step back in time to the Short North neighborhood in Columbus, Ohio with a collection of photos from the early 1990s.
Aaron O'Donovan of the @ColumbusLibrary shares a collection of historical images and memories from the 1990s taken by city photographer David Lucas.
In this video, we'll cover:
- The evolution of the Short North neighborhood in Columbus, Ohio
- The changes in the types of businesses and buildings in the area - The photographer behind the collection of historical images, David Lucas
- The significance of the residential areas in the Short North
- The impact of redevelopment and construction on the neighborhood's infrastructure
Short North Building in the photo collection include:
- Presto Lounge
- Burlesque building (and then The Garden)
- Short North Tavern
- Press Grill
- Yukon Building
Ohio Snapshots In Time digs into Ohio history one image at a time. WOSU Public Media produces the series in partnership with the staff of the Columbus Metropolitan Library.