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At the height of it: The Essence of High Street <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s no secret that The Ohio State University student body is anything but small. With over fifty-thousand students the campus is exploding with people from every nook and cranny. But the classes and population are not the only things that give definition to the culture of the university.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

High Street draws a line through Columbus<\/a>, cutting right into the center of campus. While graduations have come and passed, and the revolving door of students has never stopped this one length of land has always been prominent. Offering everything from clothing shops to dining to nightlife, with an occasional tattoo parlor, hookah bar, and record shop in between it would appear High Street has it all. For Columbus, it has become the one-stop destination for outings and adventure, throughout multiple decades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Arena District Leads the Way<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Quintin Lindsmith, an alum from OSU\u2019s 1981 class, closely links his college experience with the landmark street. For Lindsmith the expansion of the street is a reminder of the range of people because of it. \u201cNo other single street cross-sects as many diverse areas – starting with a northern tap on Delaware County, down through affluent Worthington, through the older suburbs of Beechwold\/Clintonville, through the massive OSU college community, through the Short North<\/a>, including Italian Village, through the Convention\/Arena District<\/a>, through Downtown, along with the justice centers of the county and municipal courts, on through German Village, and then on through the Southside,\u201d Lindsmith gauges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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South Campus Gateway on the OSU campus High Street corridor<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

More than the vast length and diversity Lindsmith is awed by the High Street of today versus during his college days. Now proclaiming many fine restaurants this was not always the case. \u201cIf you went to OSU in the late ’70s and early ’80s, things were at their worst for the students who attended then. A pretty nice place had just been trashed by the ’60s and early-70’s crowd. Bick walkways on campus were paved over with asphalt so that protestors could not tear out the bricks and throw them. Riots accelerated flight to the suburbs leaving behind hollowed neighborhoods around campus. Crime statistics rose literally every year – every year – and never leveled or went down.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students today, like current OSU graduating senior Patrick Murphy get to experience the college on an upswing according to Lindsmith, who reflected that those before the late \u201960s and now have benefitted from an amazing upturn. For Murphy, the location is the greatest tie to the student community, and in contrast to the early \u201980s, one of the safer streets to maneuver around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy favorite thing about High Street is probably all the people you run into that you know. With OSU being such a large campus (both number of people and size of the campus), people would think you would hardly run into people, but that is not true at all, and most of that occurs on High Street,\u201d Murphy said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The apparent and inevitable connections made by classmates in passing while on a walk to class expand on nights out and afternoons shopping. Murphy emphasized that the only change he would like to see along the long strip would be fewer vacancies. The more options, on top of the current myriad of options, the better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

OSU Gateway Revival<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While students like Murphy have come to see High Street as common ground for locals and OSU during their college career, some others have watched it evolve for much longer. Senior Director of Off-Campus Student Services, Willie Young, began working for OSU twenty-one years ago. In his time on and around High Street he has seen a lot. However, one thing he always associates with the bustling environment is what it once was. Now with every bar a stone\u2019s throw away from the next, it is hard to imagine that there were once just thirty-two bars throughout, according to Young.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe stores, apartments, and Gateway have emerged. All of the old bars are gone. High Street is still alive with traffic, locals, youth and visitors, and businesses. Papa Joe\u2019s is gone but you can still find \u201csome kegs and eggs\u201d on before the football games,\u201d Young said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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New Short North Development along High Street<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Young has also witnessed the camaraderie and union of students as described by Murphy. \u201cIn June on \u2018Senior Crawl\u2019 night, 6-7000 students initially walk up and down High Street to socialize, visit with friends for the last time and culminate OSU experience.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that the ashes of the old bars have been placed over by new complexes like the Gateway Young didn\u2019t feel much had changed in regards to the sentiment of the street. It remains a \u201cmagnet for the many.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While current students may not have the same nostalgic spectrum as Lindsmith and Young, they certainly have their own connection. Sarah Wagner fellow senior classmate of Murphy finds the main strip down campus to be a place of unity. As Wagner has found the campus connection to be a \u201chappening\u201d one where all students can find the desired outlet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHigh Street is the central station of campus and offers a place for everyone to come together. OSU would not be the same without it,\u201d Wagner said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But in spite of the magnitude of OSU, its student population is not the only group navigating the array of High Street\u2019s offerings. As Young and Lindsmith both confirmed, it has always been a means for the masses. Columbus Historical Society\u2019s Associate Director Heather Jones offers a similar perspective about the range of the street and its visitors. \u201cThere are a variety of ways it contributes to each different neighborhood it runs through.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The undeniable link to campus students isn\u2019t the only focus along the path. As Jones reminded there are many other stops along the way. \u201cThe Statehouse celebrates its sesquicentennial this year, the Great Southern (Westin) Hotel is also historic. Sullivant Hall on the OSU campus is the original home to the Ohio Historical Society. There are many other buildings along the stretch that are historic.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Spaces like this rooftop bar called Lincoln Social by Cameron Mitchell are beginning to pop up along High St.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Yet as Young recalled, change of scenery is unavoidable. \u201cParts have fared well, parts<\/p>\n\n\n\n

have gone through decline and revitalization. The Union Station contributed greatly to the over streetscape and vitality of the area surrounding it. Now the convention center also draws people to the area,\u201d Jones reflected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite the wear of the years, Young sounded confident in the belief that the well-grounded street will always attract. \u201cHigh Street is a \u201clifeline\u201d, a point of destination for the city that attracts visitors throughout the world. High Street will always have the traffic, the people and its culture; and most importantly will have the football crowds.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For decades more it will remain a place to walk, to live, to listen, to learn, and to enjoy, Young said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Places to Live Near High St<\/h3>\n\n\n
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Victorian Gate Condominiums<\/a><\/h3>
Matt Cochrell<\/span><\/a><\/div>

Welcome to Victorian Gate Located at 647-677 N High St, the Victorian Gate Condominiums helped lead the resurgence of the Short North, as it was one of the first new builds in the area. Surrounded by Park St and High St, there are great options regardless of the direction you decide to travel for both…<\/p>\n

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Parkview Condos<\/a><\/h3>
Matt Cochrell<\/span><\/a><\/div>

Welcome to Parkview Parkview at Goodale Park, condominiums, and lofts, is located at 612 Park Street, with pricing ranging anywhere from $275k to $925k. These units range anywhere from 1400 to 3200 sq ft in size. Parkview condominiums feature 10\u2032 high ceilings in the living room and master bedroom, private balconies, views of the Columbus…<\/p>\n

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The Jackson on High<\/a><\/h3>
Matt Cochrell<\/span><\/a><\/div>

Situated on the north side of the Short North, The Jackson on High is conveniently located to historical neighborhoods like Italian Village and Victorian Village and other major entertainment districts like the Downtown Columbus District, The Ohio State University District, and the Arena District. Not to mention that if you\u2019re like most, you\u2019ll find it…<\/p>\n

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The Dakota Condos<\/a><\/h3>
Matt Cochrell<\/span><\/a><\/div>

Welcome to The Dakota The Dakota, a building of condominium and loft units, is located at 845 N High St, in the Short North in Columbus, Ohio. The gorgeously designed interiors include bamboo floors, stainless steel appliances, custom concrete countertops, bisazza tiles, airy ceilings, private terraces, and ceiling audio speakers (in select two-bedroom units). Shared…<\/p>\n

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High Street Area Condos For Sale<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Below you will find a list of current condos for sale including the downtown and the surrounding area. Clicking on one of these properties will take you to our sister site, Columbus Trend. The map search link above will take you to my map search site provided by our brokerage. Whichever way is easier for you to search for properties is fine by me!<\/p>\n\n\n\n