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Dusk at The Frisbie
This photograph of The Frisbie was taken by local photographer Cory Klein. He was able to capture the modern look of The Frisbie next to the historic Broad Street Presbyterian Church during a beautiful sunset during the summer of 2022. For my information about his work, please go to www.corykleinphotography.com.
Christmas at The Lincoln
This nighttime image of the historic Lincoln Theater was taken on Christmas night 2021 by Sarah Higgins. Designed in the Egyptian Revival style of architecture, the photograph highlights the dynamic marquee of the building, which dates back to its construction in 1928.
614 Shades of Blue
Columbus photographer Lauren Young took this image of the Downtown skyline, featuring the Rich Street Bridge in the foreground. It’s blue light, combined with the lights from the buildings, bathe the Scioto River in an eerie glow. If you like Lauren’s work, you can contact her at https://www.columbusmakesart.com/artist/7046-lauren-young.
Give My Regards to Broad Street
Taken during the morning of June 7, 2020 by Brian Higgins, this aerial photograph highlights the sunlight glistening off of the pavement on Broad Street, headed east towards the future home of The Frisbie.
Long & 21st
This photograph juxtaposes a renovated townhome in the foreground and an historic commercial building behind it. Unfortunately the commercial building, formerly located at 1032 East Long Street, collapsed on July 18, 2022.
View of Columbus from Capitol University
Before relocating to Bexley, Capitol (now Capital) University was located on North High Street in the Short North above what is now I-670. This painting depicts Columbus in 1854 and looks south. The railroad tracks in the foreground still exist, now running under the Greater Columbus Convention Center. Additionally, St. Joseph’s Church (renamed St. Patrick’s), the Blind Asylum (Columbus Public Health Department), and the Statehouse remain to this day.
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New Dreams
Maroon Arts Group presents New Dreams by Marshall L. Shorts, Jr. More information about the artist can be found at mrshortscreates.com and https://www.instagram.com/mrshortscreates/.
The art found along the second floor corridor to the amenity deck was provided in conjunction with local artists that are part of the Maroon Arts Group (www.maroonartsgroup.com). The Maroon Arts Group is a non-profit grassroots organization galvanized to build and provide a platform for community, art, and learning, centered in the cultivation, celebration, and promotion of Black Cultural production and art.
The art found along the second floor corridor to the amenity deck was provided in conjunction with local artists that are part of the Maroon Arts Group (www.maroonartsgroup.com). The Maroon Arts Group is a non-profit grassroots organization galvanized to build and provide a platform for community, art, and learning, centered in the cultivation, celebration, and promotion of Black Cultural production and art.
VADAxCAMO
Maroon Arts Group presents VADAxCAMO by Vada Azeem. More information about the artist can be found at vadaazeem.com and https://www.instagram.com/vadaazeem/.
The art found along the second floor corridor to the amenity deck was provided in conjunction with local artists that are part of the Maroon Arts Group (www.maroonartsgroup.com). The Maroon Arts Group is a non-profit grassroots organization galvanized to build and provide a platform for community, art, and learning, centered in the cultivation, celebration, and promotion of Black Cultural production and art.
The art found along the second floor corridor to the amenity deck was provided in conjunction with local artists that are part of the Maroon Arts Group (www.maroonartsgroup.com). The Maroon Arts Group is a non-profit grassroots organization galvanized to build and provide a platform for community, art, and learning, centered in the cultivation, celebration, and promotion of Black Cultural production and art.
Queen Sheri
Maroon Arts Group presents Queen Sheri of the Maroons by David Butler. More information about the artist can be found at https://linktr.ee/Mrdavi and https://www.instagram.com/mrdavicr8/.
The art found along the second floor corridor to the amenity deck was provided in conjunction with local artists that are part of the Maroon Arts Group (www.maroonartsgroup.com). The Maroon Arts Group is a non-profit grassroots organization galvanized to build and provide a platform for community, art, and learning, centered in the cultivation, celebration, and promotion of Black Cultural production and art.
The art found along the second floor corridor to the amenity deck was provided in conjunction with local artists that are part of the Maroon Arts Group (www.maroonartsgroup.com). The Maroon Arts Group is a non-profit grassroots organization galvanized to build and provide a platform for community, art, and learning, centered in the cultivation, celebration, and promotion of Black Cultural production and art.
King Musa
Maroon Arts Group presents King Musa by David Butler. More information about the artist can be found at https://linktr.ee/Mrdavi and https://www.instagram.com/mrdavicr8/.
The art found along the second floor corridor to the amenity deck was provided in conjunction with local artists that are part of the Maroon Arts Group (www.maroonartsgroup.com). The Maroon Arts Group is a non-profit grassroots organization galvanized to build and provide a platform for community, art, and learning, centered in the cultivation, celebration, and promotion of Black Cultural production and art.
The art found along the second floor corridor to the amenity deck was provided in conjunction with local artists that are part of the Maroon Arts Group (www.maroonartsgroup.com). The Maroon Arts Group is a non-profit grassroots organization galvanized to build and provide a platform for community, art, and learning, centered in the cultivation, celebration, and promotion of Black Cultural production and art.
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Amenity Deck
Emma Melise Arellano, 1980-2017
Emma developed her passion for photography growing up in Mercer County, West Virginia. She had a proclivity for nature and landscapes, even after relocating to a more urban setting in Columbus. These photographs come from her unpublished collection and are reflective of her sense of style.
Emma passed away in 2017 due to complications from colon cancer.
Emma passed away in 2017 due to complications from colon cancer.
Emma Melise Arellano, 1980-2017
Emma developed her passion for photography growing up in Mercer County, West Virginia. She had a proclivity for nature and landscapes, even after relocating to a more urban setting in Columbus. These photographs come from her unpublished collection and are reflective of her sense of style.
Emma Melise Arellano, 1980-2017
Emma developed her passion for photography growing up in Mercer County, West Virginia. She had a proclivity for nature and landscapes, even after relocating to a more urban setting in Columbus. These photographs come from her unpublished collection and are reflective of her sense of style.
Emma Melise Arellano, 1980-2017
Emma developed her passion for photography growing up in Mercer County, West Virginia. She had a proclivity for nature and landscapes, even after relocating to a more urban setting in Columbus. These photographs come from her unpublished collection and are reflective of her sense of style.
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Jefferson Avenue
Jefferson Avenue, looking north towards the Jefferson Avenue island, from East Broad Street.
In 1922, an Ohio State University master’s degree candidate in Geography named Forest Ira Blanchard (1886-1963) sought to study the racial and ethnic composition of Columbus. He travelled the city taking panoramic photographs at key intersections, including several in the neighborhood around The Frisbie. These photographs are only a sample of his work, and more information can be found at https://engagingcolumbus.owu.edu/panoramas/
In 1922, an Ohio State University master’s degree candidate in Geography named Forest Ira Blanchard (1886-1963) sought to study the racial and ethnic composition of Columbus. He travelled the city taking panoramic photographs at key intersections, including several in the neighborhood around The Frisbie. These photographs are only a sample of his work, and more information can be found at https://engagingcolumbus.owu.edu/panoramas/
East Long Street
East Long Street looking west at Garfield Avenue. None of these building survived into the modern era.
In 1922, an Ohio State University master’s degree candidate in Geography named Forest Ira Blanchard (1886-1963) sought to study the racial and ethnic composition of Columbus. He travelled the city taking panoramic photographs at key intersections, including several in the neighborhood around The Frisbie. These photographs are only a sample of his work, and more information can be found at https://engagingcolumbus.owu.edu/panoramas/
In 1922, an Ohio State University master’s degree candidate in Geography named Forest Ira Blanchard (1886-1963) sought to study the racial and ethnic composition of Columbus. He travelled the city taking panoramic photographs at key intersections, including several in the neighborhood around The Frisbie. These photographs are only a sample of his work, and more information can be found at https://engagingcolumbus.owu.edu/panoramas/
Parsons Avenue Looking East
Parsons Avenue looking east on East Main Street. The Columbus School for the Blind (now Columbus Public Health Department) can be viewed on the left side of the picture. The buildings on the right were all demolished for the on-ramp to Interstate 71.
In 1922, an Ohio State University master’s degree candidate in Geography named Forest Ira Blanchard (1886-1963) sought to study the racial and ethnic composition of Columbus. He travelled the city taking panoramic photographs at key intersections, including several in the neighborhood around The Frisbie. These photographs are only a sample of his work, and more information can be found at https://engagingcolumbus.owu.edu/panoramas/
In 1922, an Ohio State University master’s degree candidate in Geography named Forest Ira Blanchard (1886-1963) sought to study the racial and ethnic composition of Columbus. He travelled the city taking panoramic photographs at key intersections, including several in the neighborhood around The Frisbie. These photographs are only a sample of his work, and more information can be found at https://engagingcolumbus.owu.edu/panoramas/
Parsons Avenue Looking South
Parsons Avenue looking south at Oak Street. This majority of this streetscape remains intact today.
In 1922, an Ohio State University master’s degree candidate in Geography named Forest Ira Blanchard (1886-1963) sought to study the racial and ethnic composition of Columbus. He travelled the city taking panoramic photographs at key intersections, including several in the neighborhood around The Frisbie. These photographs are only a sample of his work, and more information can be found at https://engagingcolumbus.owu.edu/panoramas/
In 1922, an Ohio State University master’s degree candidate in Geography named Forest Ira Blanchard (1886-1963) sought to study the racial and ethnic composition of Columbus. He travelled the city taking panoramic photographs at key intersections, including several in the neighborhood around The Frisbie. These photographs are only a sample of his work, and more information can be found at https://engagingcolumbus.owu.edu/panoramas/
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Oak Street & Parsons Avenue
Oak Street was a primary East-West Corridor for the Columbus streetcar system and as such, commercial activities grew at locations where the trolley stopped. One such prominent location was Oak and Parsons. Historic buildings remain on three of the four corners of this intersection and this area has become one of the most popular in the neighborhood, drawing not only residents, but visitors from Downtown, Nationwide Children’s Hospital and beyond.
Oak & 18th Street
18th Street was the next trolley stop east of Parsons Avenue along Oak Street, as evidenced by the grouping of commercial structures.
The Former Fair Avenue School
Frank L. Packard, notable local architect, was commissioned to design the Fair Avenue School in 1879 and prepared the plans for the very low price of $672.
Fair Avenue School is probably the finest local example of the Richardson Romanesque style of architecture. Its most unusual features are twin half-towers with slit window that guard the center tower. Built of dark pressed brick and trimmed in elaborately carved stone, the building’s total cost was a mere $32,692. Operating costs were equally low. All salaries for principal, teachers, janitors, fuel, light, and all supplies for its first full year came to precisely $6603.38.
A large, plain addition was made at the rear in 1900. Architecturally inconsistent, yet contemporary, wings were added in 1957 and 1963.
Fair Avenue School is probably the finest local example of the Richardson Romanesque style of architecture. Its most unusual features are twin half-towers with slit window that guard the center tower. Built of dark pressed brick and trimmed in elaborately carved stone, the building’s total cost was a mere $32,692. Operating costs were equally low. All salaries for principal, teachers, janitors, fuel, light, and all supplies for its first full year came to precisely $6603.38.
A large, plain addition was made at the rear in 1900. Architecturally inconsistent, yet contemporary, wings were added in 1957 and 1963.
Columbus Edison Electric Light Tower
This one-of-a-kind building was constructed as an electrical generating station in 1899 by Columbus Edison Electric. The company may have had other neighborhood plants, for that was a time of low-voltage transmission and electricity could not be sent long distances. In 1914, all the old company's property was sold to the Columbus Railway Power & Light Company, a precursor to Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Company, the local electric provider absorbed by American Electric Power in 1980.
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