Recommended Exploratory Meanders
Every time that I visit Worthington/Columbus area, one of my first exploratory trips is from the middle of Worthington to south of downtown Columbus along High Street, of course. Every mile traversed elicits little bubbles of fond memories rising to the surface of my consciousness. Old buildings, renovated buildings, missing buildings and new structures.
Another tour that I enjoy is finding what is left of the old Olentangy River Road. And while you are in the general area, check out the relatively new Worthington Kilbourne High School at 14 99 Hard Road, ?Columbus?
The Ohio State University
Lots and lots of changes, new buildings and old buildings replaced. The enhanced entrance to the university at Fifteenth & High is marvelous. I attended the dedication of the new Knowlton School of Architecture on Neil Avenue, just a stone's throw from the Horseshoe in October of 2004.
Short North Arts District
This is an area generally located between OSU and Downtown Columbus on High Street. A very hip place to visit, sample and enjoy cuisine, art and interesting people!
Check it out: http://www.shortnorth.org/
OSU URBAN ARTS SPACE
Everybody remembers the Downtown Lazarus Store, especially before and just after Christmas! It has been transformed into an entirely new venue.
http://www.wosu.org/archive/lazarus/timeline.php
1 - Christmas at Lazarus • 2 - Escalators • 3 - Remnant Days Sale - January 1959 • 4 - Sign removal - August 2004
Grand Opening - February 8, 2008
The webmaster has not visited this edifice and is looking forward to experiencing it.
Visit the web site below now, for general information and next spring, to see planned exhibitions.
http://arts.osu.edu/3news_events/i_uas/uas_index.php
German Village
German Village, Columbus'
premiere downtown neighborhood is one of the preeminent historic districts in
the United States. After 1830, Germans began to
arrive in Columbus in far greater numbers, fleeing wars, famine, persecution,
and lack of opportunity in the Old World. German Village today is 233
acres of living history -- a unique "outdoor museum" where the old meets the new
in a revitalized community. More than 1,600 buildings have been renewed since
1960. The Village is one of the premier historic restorations in the world and
the largest privately funded historic district on the National Register of
Historic Places. As caretakers of that legacy, the German Village Society is
presently made up of over 1,000 committed preservationists.
People of all ages, backgrounds, incomes, and lifestyles today call German
Village home. Though it is no longer any more German than any other part of
Columbus, German Village is much like its 19th century counterpart -- a thriving
community filled with hard-working, neighborly people, proud of the past and
planning to preserve it for
generations to come.
(Webmaster's comment: I lived in German Village for eight years before moving to San Diego. Don't miss having a meal at Schmidt's Sausage Haus, personally endorsed by John McCain and me.)
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Check it out: http://www.germanvillage.org/
1 - My first residence (old house) in German Village • 2 - My condo (relatively new) in German Village before moving to San Diego
Easton Town Center
This shopping area is laid out like a European town with parking in front of many of the establishments. A delight to meander around and explore.
Check it out: http://www.eastontowncenter.com/