Posted June 12, 200619 yr This was my first Meet. It was nice to see, in my hometown, many of the people whose photos I've admired. LeVeque Tower (my workplace) peeking out Giant soccer ball and LeVeque Parking Garage District (front view) Burnham Arch (from demolished Union Station) and Forumers Arch redux A photograph of LeVeque being photographed Burnham Square apartments ... ... named for the guy who designed the great station that was demolished, leaving only the nearby, out-of-place arch as a sad remnant Pedestrians are 2nd class citizens in Columbus Parking Garage District, back view Bridge and skyline Skyline and bridge Arena District High Street "cap" over I-670, entrance to Short North Short North arts district murals Burnham Arch, in context A more-familiar mural Forumers on High Street in Short North Goodale Park, skyline and shutterbugs Buttles & High Victorian Village rowhouses Across the street More Victorian Village Neil Avenue cottage amid larger Victorians Corner rowhouses Great apartment building -- needs work Good pizza Morrill Tower looming Forum on the Oval Page Hall -- John Glenn Institute OSU business college Don't jump! Famous Larry's Bar, Grill & Seminar Where I had to take my leave of the Meet
June 12, 200619 yr Good photos! Pedestrians are 2nd class citizens in Columbus I found Columbus more pedestrian-friendly than many places I've been. Turning drivers seem pretty conscientious about yielding to pedestrians in crosswalks, and fairly courteous in general. Where I live, drivers behave as if they expect to be awarded points redeemable in cash for terrorizing pedestrians. While crossing the street at unsignaled intersections, it's not uncommon to hear drivers a block away accelerating, and one morning walking to work, I found myself on the hood of a driver so intent on her right turn on red that she didn't look for pedestrians coming from the other direction.
June 12, 200619 yr Maybe ColDay said this and I missed it...Were the buildings constructed at the entrance to Short North (oven the interstate) inspired by the station? Great set, thanks!
June 12, 200619 yr Yes, the buildings on the High Street cap over I-670 were intended to echo the old Union Station. The architect's name escapes me at the moment, but the local developer (Jack Lucks of Continental properties) has a real appreciation for the city and its heritage. Another interesting (to me) tidbit is that the original station was on a bridge over the railroad tracks, while the new development is on a bridge over a highway.
June 17, 200618 yr Nice!! "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
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