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.