Areas of concentration
Columbus'sDowntown Columbus
Downtown Columbus is theArena District
The Arena District is aDiscovery District
The Discovery District is located in the eastern part of Downtown Columbus. It is bordered by the Interstate 670 Innerbelt to the north, Interstate 71 to the east, Fulton Street to the south, and Fifth Street to the west. Within the vibrant and distinctive urban enclave are many not-for-profit and cultural institutions, including the Columbus Metropolitan Library, which has been ranked as one of the country's top urban libraries, and thePark Street District
River South District
This area is located along theUptown District
The Uptown District is a neighborhood in Downtown Columbus. It is bounded by Nationwide Boulevard to the North, South Fourth Street to the east, East Town Street to the south, and South Front Street to the west.The Short North
Italian Village
Italian Village is a mixed land use neighborhood in Columbus, Ohio that contains an array of residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. It is a designated historic district, known for its historical and cultural preservation. The building types and architecture reflect Italian influence. With its parks and preserved historic homes, Italian Village has the highest home value appreciation in Columbus. Italian Village is part of the Short North area. The neighboring Downtown District provides access to major employers, cultural and learning institutions, and entertainment venues.Victorian Village
Victorian Village is a neighborhood located north and near west ofSouth Side and South East
Brewery District
The Brewery District is a neighborhood located in Columbus, Ohio. Located just south of the central business district, the area has a history stretching nearly 200 years. It is bounded byGerman Village
German Village is a historic neighborhood just south ofLivingston Avenue Area Commission
Driving Park
Driving Park is an urban residential area on the Near East Side. Just south of Interstate 70, it neighbors many notable areas including Livingston Park, Old Oaks Historic District, and the Bryden Road Historic District, all with the common thread of the notable Livingston Avenue Corridor which was part of one of Columbus' first streetcar suburbs. When the neighborhood is referenced, its boundaries generally consist of Mooberry Street on the north, Alum Creek Drive on the east, East Whittier Street on the south, and Miller Avenue to the west. The Driving Park Area Commission recognizes the neighborhood's borders asOld Oaks
Old Oaks is a historic district that is located just east of Downtown Columbus. The neighborhood is bounded on the north by Mooberry Street, on the east by the homes on Kimball Place, on the south by East Livingston Avenue, and on the west by the homes on South Ohio Avenue. It neighbors many notable areas including Livingston Park, Bryden Road Historic District andLivingston Park
Livingston Park is a neighborhood that shares its name with the oldest owned parkland in the City of Columbus. It is bounded by 3rd. St. (West), Livingston Ave. (South), Mooberry Street (North), and Ohio Ave (East). The residential area largely consists of Carpenter, Gilbert, S. 22nd, and Ohio Streets between Mooberry St. and Livingston Ave. The commercial areas, West of 18th, include the site of Nationwide Children's Hospital.South Side Area Commission
Deshler Park
Bounded by East Whittier Street to the north, Fairwood Avenue or Alum Creek Drive the east, Moler Road or Frebis Avenue to the south, and Lockbourne Road to the west.Edgewood Acres
Edgewood Acres is bordered by Thurman Avenue to the north, Lockbourne Road to the east, Frebis Avenue to the south, and South Champion Avenue to the west. It is just east ofHungarian Village
Hungarian Village is a neighborhood south of downtown Columbus between Merion Village and Reeb-Hosack/Steelton Village, encompassing the area between Woodrow and Hinman Avenues between South High Street and Parsons Avenue. At the turn of the 20th century, the area became home to Hungarian, Croatian, andInnis Gardens
This area is bordered by Moler Road to the north, Fairwood Avenue to the east, Innis Avenue to the south, and Lockbourne Road to the west. It is just east of Edgewood.Lincoln Park/Vassor Village
This area is bordered by Frebis Avenue to the north, South Champion Avenue to the east, Woodrow Avenue to the south, and Parsons Avenue to the west.Merion Village
Millbrook
This area is bordered by Moler Road to the north, Universal Road to the south, Progress Road to the east, and Fairwood Avenue to the west. It is just east of Innis Gardens.Reeb-Hosack
Schumacher Place
This is a small area located east of German Village and is often mistaken as part of it. It is bordered on the north by East Livingston Avenue, the east by Parsons Avenue, the south by East Whittier Street, and the west by Lathrop Street, Brust Street, South Grant Avenue, and Jaeger Street.Steelton Village
Swaynes Addition/Southern Orchards
Southern Orchards is an established neighborhood on the near south side of Columbus, Ohio, located immediately outside of downtown. It's the 23rd most walkable neighborhood in Columbus and has 3,538 residents. The neighborhood is the target of revitalization and beautification largely due to its anchor institution Nationwide Children's Hospital. and a renewed interest in urban living in the city's core. Since 2008, more than 70 properties have been improved through the hospital's Healthy Homes program and continued revitalization is happening along the major streets of Livingston and Parsons as the city moves to reconnect the downtown to its surrounding neighborhoods.Thurman Square
This area is south of Southern Orchards and north of Vassor Village and bordered by Whittier Street to the north, Lockbourne to the east, Frebis Avenue to the south, and Parsons Avenue to the west. Civic and block watches within the neighborhood include Thurman Square, Ganthers Place, South Central Commons, and Edgewood.East Side
East Broad Street Historic District
The East Broad Street Historic District is a historic district that was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987. It includes the section of East Broad Street from Ohio Avenue on the west to Monypenny Street on the east.Eastgate and Nelson Park
Developed in 1916, the Eastgate neighborhood includes Nelson Park, Eastgate Elementary School, and the intersection of East Broad Street and Nelson Road. It is commonly referred to as both Eastgate and Nelson ParkFranklin Park
This neighborhood is bounded by East Broad Street to the north, Alum Creek to the east, East Main Street to the south, and Wilson Avenue to the west. It is surrounded by the neighborhoods of Woodland Park, South of Main, and Olde Towne East, and the city of Bexley. The neighborhood is named after the 88 acre park. Both the neighborhood and landmark park contain the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, also named after the park.King-Lincoln Bronzeville
Just east of Downtown Columbus, this area is bordered by theMount Vernon or Beatty Park
Mount Vernon lies within the historic Near East Side community. It borders interstates 71 and 670. Its main thoroughfares, Mount Vernon Avenue, East Long Street, Atcheson Street, and Champion Avenue define the community's limits.Olde Towne East
Olde Towne East is a neighborhood located in the historic Near East Side. Today known as "Olde Towne East," the neighborhood was settled early in Columbus' history and is situated between theSouth of Main
South of Main is a neighborhood located in the Near East Side. It is bounded by Main Street to the north, Alum Creek to the east, I-70 to the south, and Wilson Avenue to the west.Woodland Park
Woodland Park is a neighborhood in Columbus, Ohio bordered by Maryland Avenue to the north, Nelson Road to the east, East Broad Street to the south, and Taylor Avenue to the west. The earliest houses in the subdivision were built around 1900 with most filling in the area between then and 1920. A large advertisement with a hand-drawn map appeared in the Sunday, June 26, 1904, '' Columbus Dispatch'' newspaper touting the benefits of the Woodland Park Addition. It says, "We give you paved streets, cement sidewalks, water, gas, sewerage, electric lights, plenty of fine forest trees and one of the best school districts in the city. Woodland Park Addition has the advantage of three electric car lines by which you can reach High Street in fifteen minutes." Residents have formed the Woodland Park Neighborhood Association. Their website says, "Woodland Park was established at the turn of the twentieth century as one of the Columbus' first planned, upscale suburban neighborhoods. Woodland Park was referred to as the 'North Gateway to Franklin Park' and rapidly became home to many of the founding families of Columbus as well as entrepreneurs, business owners, industrialists, educators and artists. Numerous prominent citizens of Columbus, including nationally renowned artist Emerson Burkhart have called Woodland Park home. The neighborhood is home to an eclectic mixture of exquisite architecture including Colonial, Federal, Arts and Crafts, Victorian, Tudor, Mission, Dutch Colonial, Colonial Revival, Greek Revival, Georgian Colonial, French Eclectic, American Foursquare and Cape Cod. The neighborhood is composed of homes, townhomes and apartments ranging in size from massive mansions to bungalows and from penthouses to studio apartments. This diverse mixture of homes makes Woodland Park a comfortable, affordable and attractive neighborhood to live in."Wolfe Park
Wolfe Park is a neighborhood surrounded by the city of Bexley on its north, east, and south sides, and by Alum Creek and Franklin Park to its west. The area was once known as the Marion Heights Addition, platted in 1909.Clintonville
Clintonville is a neighborhood in north-central Columbus, Ohio with around 30,000 residents as of 2011. Clintonville is an informal neighborhood. The southern border is loosely defined as Arcadia Avenue or the Glen Echo Ravine. To the east, eitherSouth Clintonville
South of North Broadway Street, housing stock is a mix of single and multiple family homes. The majority of these houses were built prior to 1930, and represent a variety of styles from basic American foursquare to other types of revival style architecture. The area is also home to many catalog (Sears, Montgomery Ward, Radford, etc.) kit homes. These neighborhoods were also initially developed as "streetcar" developments, the intention being that most residents would rely upon the High Street streetcar lines to travel to downtown Columbus. Garages for the earliest developed streets are accessed via alleys behind the properties.North Clintonville
North Clintonville is a generalized area inside of the Clintonville neighborhood. Its boundaries are based either on the old City of Columbus Boundaries, or more modernly North Broadway. Per the old City of Columbus boundary: Overbrook Ravine to the north, Big Four railroad tracks to the east, Orchard Lane and roughly Oakland Park Avenue to the south, and the Olentangy River to the west. Per the modern interpretation: Overbrook Ravine to the north, North Broadway Street to the south, and the Olentangy River to the west. While often referred to as North Clintonville, it is the central section of Clintonville area. It is noted for the progression in architectural styles and lifestyle considerations from the 1920s through the late 1950s. Houses in this portion of Clintonville were built as higher end properties, lack alleyways and contain driveways as a nod to the increasing importance to the role of the automobile. Developments and subdivisions located in this area are: Indian Springs, Northridge, Dominion Park, Northmoor, Brevoort Place, North Broadway Street and Woodland Crest.Beechwold
Beechwold is a neighborhood within the Clintonville Area Commission boundaries. Named for the Jeffrey family summer estate on North High Street and the post office placed in the area following growth of Clintonville, the larger Beechwold Area has greatly varying definitions, but at a minimum it is the collection of at least four subdivision plats. These four plats are: Beechwold (1915), Beechwold Addition (1919), Beechwold South (1902) and Beechwold South Amendment (1922). The section of commonly known as East Beechwold contains the subdivisions of Zooland and Highland Gardens. Through inclusion of East Beechwold, the larger Beechwold area is then loosely defined as the area Rathbone Avenue to the north, I-71 to the east, West Weisheimer Road to the south, and the Olentangy River to the west.Northwold
Northwold is a ghost neighborhood, between Graceland Center and the Homedale Addition subdivision. The main street going across Northwold was Fenway Road, with the neighborhood being abandoned in 1933.Old Beechwold
Old Beechwold was placed on National Register of Historic Places in 1987 and lies on the original Jeffrey family summer estate on North High Street. Its boundaries are, according to the entry on the National Register, roughly bounded by West Jeffrey Place to the north, North High Street to the east, River Park Drive to the south, and Olentangy Boulevard to the west. This description fits with the historic maps to include Beechwold (1915) and Beechwold Addition (1919) subdivisions.East Beechwold
East Beechwold comprises the Zooland (1905) and Highland Gardens (1913, 1915) subdivisions, and as such is bounded by Morse Road to the north, I-71 to the east, Weisheimer Road to the south, and North High Street to the west.South Beechwold
South Beechwold comprises the Beechwold South (1902/1922) and Weisheimer Addition No. 2 subdivisions. As such, it is bounded by property lines north of Beaumont Avenue to the north, North High Street to the east, Weisheimer Road to the south, and the Olentangy River to the west. It is almost exclusively residential, with exceptions to businesses located along High Street.North-of-Morse
North-of-Morse is the northernmost section of Clintonville. It borders Worthington city limits at Cemetery and Chase roads to the north, I-71 to the east, Morse Road to the south, and the Olentangy River to the west. It contains the Graceland Shopping Center, as well as other residential homes.Southwest
Briggsdale
Briggsdale is a neighborhood on the west/southwest side. It runs all along Briggs Road and can be defined as the entire area bounded by Briggs Road, Eakin Road east and west and Harrisburg Pike and Demorest Rd north and south. It is the area of south Hilltop and the northern-southwest side.West Side
The West Side includes:Franklinton
Hilltop and Greater Hilltop
Greater Hilltop
;Brookshire Brookshire is community that runs along Briggs Road to Binns Boulevard back east on Eakin Road to Eureka Avenue. Brookshire was a baseball Little League power house for 16 years from 1969 to 1985 with 13 championships. Power Lifting was born on the West Side and Baseball was king. ;Holly Hill Holly Hill is a neighborhood located in West Columbus, Columbus, Ohio. Holly Hill is a traditional 1960s suburban neighborhood consisting of mostly brick ranch houses and some bi-level houses. The houses range in size from approximately up to . Holly Hill is located next to Georgian Heights. ;Highland West Highland West, named for the end-of-the-line street car that served this area during the late 1800s, is the original settlement, or historic, older section, of the Hilltop area of West Columbus, which began to be settled in the early to mid-1800s. The primary early settlers of this area of the hilltop were those of English, Welsh, and African American descent. Highland West is bordered on the north by West Broad Street, on the east by I-70 and Franklinton (The Bottoms), on the south by Sullivant Avenue, and on the west by Hague Avenue. ;Georgian Heights Georgian Heights neighbors Holly Hill. The two are bounded together by Sullivant Avenue on the north, Demorest Road on the east, Clime Road on the south, and Georgesville Road on the west. Georgian Heights has a youth travel football team called the Georgian Heights Packers. The neighborhood is generally lower-middle class. ;North Hilltop North Hilltop is a neighborhood in southwest Columbus, Ohio within the Greater Hilltop area. The North Hilltop neighborhood is bordered on the north by Valleyview Drive, on the west by the intersection of West Broad Street and the Camp Chase Railroad Line to the intersection of North Brinker Avenue and Valleyview Drive, on the south by West Broad Street, and on the east by I-70 and Franklinton. Parks within the North Hilltop neighborhood include Rhodes Park, Hilltop Community Park, Glenview Park, Holton Park, and Westmoor Park. The North Hilltop Neighborhood Association is one of the major contributors to neighborhood reconstruction and has led to a resurgence of single families choosing to live in the neighborhood. ;RiverbendWestland
Lincoln Village
Just east of where=Murray Hill
= Often included in Cherry Creek, Murray Hill is a street in a neighborhood on the West Side. It is part of the Lincoln Village subdivision and is colloquially known as Lincoln Village. It is bounded by West Broad Street on the north, Sullivant Avenue on the south, South Grener Avenue on the east, and Redmond and Hiler roads on the west.Far West neighborhoods
Cherry Creek
Cherry Creek is a neighborhood on the West Side. It contains the Lincoln Park and Westview apartment complexes. It is bounded on the east by the Interstate 270 Outerbelt, on the north by Sullivant Avenue, on the west by Norton Road, and on the south by Hall Road.Hardesty Heights
Hardesty Heights is located in the West Side, and the most western part of the neighborhood is also the city limits. Its eastern border is Norton Road and it is directly across from Cherry Creek. The neighborhood consists of townhouse-type condominiums, which all have carports. It is in Precinct 10 of the Columbus Police Department. They have their own security along with CPD Patrol.Lincoln Village
Lincoln Village is a neighborhood located on the West Side of Columbus, Ohio and is known for its long history and historical impacts it has had on the surrounding communities. Most of the residential real estate is occupied by a mixture of owners and renters. Residents in this area tend to be older and well committed to this area. Homes were typically built between 1940 and 1969, while many others were built between 1970 and 1999. Those who built and live in these homes contain a unique mix of cultural or occupational groups. Lincoln Village was founded in 1955 as aNorthside and Northwest
The North Side
Brookhollow
This neighborhood is bounded by I-270 on the west, I-70 on the south, Trabue Rd. on the north, and Wilson Rd. on the east.Flytown
Flytown was a neighborhood just northwest of downtown Columbus, encompassing portions of the present-day Arena District and western sections of the Victorian Village. In the 19th century, it was considered the center of the Irish-American community in the city after the arrival of immigrants fleeing the Great Famine, and Naughten Street, now Nationwide Boulevard, was nicknamed the "Irish Broadway." It is currently the location of the Thurbergate neighborhood, which has been incorporated into Harrison West.Highland-McCoy
Highland-McCoy is less of a neighborhood than it is a rural-styled area in the midst of suburban development. It is considered the zone along Highland Drive, between Kendale and Knolls to the north, with Upper Arlington, Greenfield Estates and Thomas (not to be confused with Thomas Lane to the south).Northcrest
Northcrest is a neighborhood on the northwest side of the city. It is bounded by Bethel Road on the north, Reed Road on the east, West Henderson Road on the south, and Woodrun Boulevard on the west.Mill Run
This neighborhood is bounded by I-270 on the west, Cemetery and Hilliard Cemetery Rds. on the north, Smiley Rd. on the east, and Dinsmore Castle Rd. and the nearby railroad track on the south.Linworth
Linworth is the historical name for the area in and around the intersection of State Route 161 and Linworth Road, bordered on the west by Brookside Estates and the OSU airport and on the east by State Route 315. The area received its name due to its location, betweenOlentangy
Olentangy is a neighborhood that takes its name from the Olentangy River. Also called West Olentangy and Olentangy River Road, it is generally bordered by West North Broadway Street on the north, the Olentangy River on the east, West Lane Avenue on the south, and Upper Arlington on the west.Olentangy Commons
Seagrave
This was a small area centered on the intersection of West Lane Avenue and Kenny Road on what is now the West Campus of the Ohio State University. Although much of the neighborhood was demolished to make way for State Route 315, a few buildings remain.San Margherita
San Margherita is an unincorporated neighborhood that may be in danger of vanishing. Though most of the locally owned businesses in the neighborhood have been demolished to make way for widening roads and commercial development, the remaining houses in San Margherita still retain their original character. Most of the simple homes sit on an acre (4,000 m2) of land, giving it a somewhat rural feeling, and backyard vineyards planted by the original residents are still maintained today.Harrison West
Fifth-by-Northwest
This neighborhood is just north of Grandview Heights. It is bordered by Kinnear Road on the north, the Olentangy River on the east, East Third Avenue on the south, and Wyandotte Road on the west.University View
This neighborhood is part of the Tri-Village area, located just west of State Route 315 and the OSU campus. Nearly all the houses in this subdivision are ofOlentangy River Road
Between the Olentangy Freeway/State Route 315 and the Olentangy River is a small neighborhood north of the Ohio State University campus. It is bordered by East North Broadway Street on the north and West Lane Avenue on the south. It is bisected by Olentangy River Road, Ackerman Road, and West Dodridge Street.University District
Dennison Place/The Circles
Dennison Place is one of the neighborhoods that comprise the University District area of Columbus. It is located north of Victorian Village, south of NECKO and the Peach District, which collectively are considered to be the South Campus off-campus area of the Ohio State University. Its boundaries consist of King Avenue to the north, North High Street to the east, West Fifth Avenue to the south, and Perry Street to the west. The land that Dennison Place now sits on was originally provided to Jonathan Dayton (US Representative, NJ, and namesake forGlen Echo
Glen Echo is a neighborhood located in the far northern part of the University District in Columbus, Ohio. The name "Glen Echo" refers to the Glen Echo Ravine, which runs along the northern edge of the neighborhood.Streets
Principal North–south streets in the eastern portion of the area are North Fourth Street, Glenmawr Avenue, Summit Street, Glen Echo Drive, and the bounding Indianola Avenue. East/West principal streets include Cliffside Drive, Arcadia Avenue, and the bounding Hudson Street. North Fourth Street, Glenmawr Avenue, and Summit Street each at an original 1900-1909 stone guardrail placed to prevent early drivers in the neighborhood from accidentally driving over the rim of the ravine at night. The western portion of the neighborhood contains a disconnected section of the East/West Cliffside Drive, the north side of Arcadia Avenue, and one-block segments of Deming Avenue, Dayton Avenue, Hibbert Avenue, and Calumet Street. One additional street, Parkview Drive, was built in the ravine basin analogously to other nearby basin streets such as Overbrook Drive, Torrance Road, Walhalla Road, West Tulane Road, Iuka Avenue, and East 17th Avenue. Parkview Drive was the only fully internal road in the neighborhood to directly connect the Eastern and Western sections of the neighborhood straight through across Indianola Avenue. Cliffside Drive does not cross Indianola Avenue, and while Arcadia Avenue does, it is the southern bounding street in the western portion of the neighborhood and not internal there. Parkview Drive originated at the northern end of North Fourth Street, and the route down the ravine wall into the basin is lined with another original pre-1909 stone guardrail. The ravine floor itself surrounding this road between Fourth Street and Indianola Avenue consisted of a public park, while a pair of spur routes climbed out of the ravine on the North side of Glen Echo Run to connect to land plots south of an old rail spur that followed the northern edge of the modern ravine park. These spur routes are largely dirt hiking trails today. An additional spur route connected to an alley running behind houses sandwiched between the north side of the ravine and the rail spur. The street featured an underpass beneath Indianola Avenue, which today is the local landmark known as the Bird Tunnel. The remaining segment of the street followed a mostly narrow ravine floor surrounded by private residences on both sides. Of Parkview Drive and its surroundings, a 1909 Ohio State publication described the new north side park as a place of beauty where large oak and elm trees shaded a wading pond, five small lakes connected by a single stream, rustic benches, foot bridges and springs lined with cobblestones. Glen Echo's picturesque environs hosted picnic dinners, equestrians and motorists who enjoyed this oasis of greenery. While the route was and is sufficiently picturesque that this park is still in heavy use today, there were problems with the route's suitability for street carriage. The rail spur connected to a factory for the production of ceramic and stone sewer pipes which stood on the present-day site of Dominion Middle School. The rail spur substantially predated the street, and was connected across the ravine by building a landfill bridge using the backfill collected during the grading of the route. Because of this solid land bridge, the street could not be completed along the remaining length of the ravine to High Street like the other ravine basin roads without undertaking the massive expense and disruption of closing the rail spur to remove all of the landfill and reconstruct the rail spur as a proper spanning bridge, and instead had to curve back to meet Arcadia Avenue at the eastern edge of the factory grounds (today's Dominion Middle School grounds). This segment of the street still exists today as a portion of Calumet Street. Partially because of this issue, unlike the aforementioned ravine basin streets which persist on Columbus's street grid today, Parkview Drive did not come to its terminus by climbing uphill along a final broadly landfilled section of the ravine, instead climbing up the sheer and relatively loose cliff face of soil and shale on the southern side of the ravine as it approached the pipe factory. The Calumet Street bridge over the ravine was built in the mid-1920s around the same time as North High School (today's Dominion Middle School), and formed a 4-way intersection between the bridge, the old segment of Parkview Drive which had been reappropriated as a connecting segment of Calumet Street, and Cliffside Drive which followed along the south rim of the ravine. During this time, the rail spur was removed in order to regrade the land adjacent to the South abutment of the Calumet Street bridge to make the land contours smoother for drivers taking this route. The landfill bridge that carried the rail spur was not removed and today exists as a footbridge connecting to the back grounds of a religious school on the north rim of the Ravine. Sometime before 1953, likely due to worsening erosion as the loose cliff face naturally receded, the section of Parkview Drive from the Indianola Avenue underpass to the endpoint at Calumet Street was permanently closed and completely abandoned. Stray old brick pavers, loose and degraded gravel, and fragmentary remains of some infrastructure associated with the street segment can still be seen today, and a significant portion of the abandoned section of the original route is still accessible by walking along Glen Echo run along the higher and usually dry sections of the present streambed and portions of the neighboring ravine basin floor. Some additional evidence of the street can be seen in the form of decades-old debris thrown by drivers into the ravine. In 1975, on the recommendation of a watercourse planning report, the remaining segment of Parkview Drive connecting between 4th Street and the Indianola Avenue underpass was permanently closed and converted into the main trail for the park lining the ravine. Due to this closure, a final connecting spur which attached Parkview Drive to the north end of Glen Echo Drive along another minor ravine via an underpass beneath Arcadia Avenue was also closed. Unlike the main route of the street, this spur route was not maintained as part of the park's infrastructure, and while still open to parkgoers, today it is in a state of severe disrepair with badly disintegrated pavement and numerous large holes in the street. Today, this spur route, some of the easternmost dirt trails along the north side of the ravine, the Bird Tunnel, and the main path through Glen Echo Park are all that remains of Parkview Drive.Homes
Most of the homes in the Glen Echo neighborhood were built between 1909 and 1943 and include Craftsman-style bungalows, Shingle Style, Tudor Revival and Colonial Revival, many with front and/or sleeping porches. Most homes, however, are not "high-style" structures and would be classified as either traditional American Four-Square or American vernacular in style. The homes are a mix of single and double units with a high home-owner occupancy rate. Grassy boulevards are features of Glenmawr Avenue and North Fourth Street. These elliptical islands are classified as parks with the Columbus Department of Recreation and Parks. Stone stanchions and street furniture are a hallmark of Glenmawr Avenue. The 1997 listing of the neighborhood on the National Register of Historic Places was made based on the neighborhood's overall fabric as a middle-class development, rather than as a collection of high-style architecture.Other Features
A small plastic jar factory exists at the extreme southeast corner of the eastern neighborhood. A concentration of 5 apartment buildings exists at the southeast corner of Arcadia Avenue and Indianola Avenue, near the middle-west edge of the eastern neighborhood. An additional 2 apartment buildings exist at the southwest corner of Cliffside Drive and Indianola Avenue A currently vacant commercial building exists at the northwest corner of Cliffside Drive and Indianola Avenue. Glen Echo United Presbyterian Church occupies the corner where Parkview Drive used to meet Cliffside Drive and Calumet Street across from Dominion Middle School. The need to avoid passing through this neighborhood along with conflicting local streetcar traffic south of Arcadia Avenue on High Street led to the need to route an interurban streetcar route via a series of turns that shifted traffic first to Indianola Avenue and then to Summit Street on their way to the interurban terminal at the present site of the Columbus Commons. These interurban streetcars were the length of a large bus or small semi truck, and tracked the rails near each end with no articulation. Because of this, a series of street corners, namely those at the northeast corner of Arcadia Avenue and High Street, at the southwest corner of Arcadia Avenue and Indianola Avenue, at the northeast corner of Hudson Street and Indianola avenue, and at the southwest corner of Hudson Street and Summit Street were all rounded back significantly compared to other street corners in Columbus in order to accommodate the swing of these large vehicles. These swept corner curbs still exist today, giving the major intersections near this neighborhood an oddly unbalanced or less-than-straight appearance.Indianola Forest
This neighborhood is part of the University District. It is one of the smaller neighborhoods in the University District and is referred to as being part of either the larger East-of-High or North Campus off-campus residential districts of the Ohio State University as it sits northeast of the Main Academic Campus of OSU. Indianola Forest's boundaries are Lane Avenue to the north, East 18th Street Avenue to the south, North High Street to the west and Indianola Avenue to the east.Indianola Terrace
This neighborhood is part of the University District. It is referred to as being part of the larger East-of-High off-campus residential district of the Ohio State University as it sits east of the Main Academic Campus of OSU.Iuka Ravine
This area is part of the University District and is referred to as being part of the larger East-of-High off-campus residential district of the Ohio State University as it sits east of the Main Academic Campus of OSU. Iuka Ravine's boundaries are Northwood and Lane Avenues to the north, Woodruff Avenue and East 20th Street to the south, North 4th Street to the east and Indianola Avenue to the west.NECKO
The NECKO neighborhood is a small neighborhood bounded by Neil Avenue, West Eighth Avenue, Cannon Drive, and King Avenue. Part of the historic E.J. McMillen Homestead Addition, NECKO is located between the Ohio State University Medical Center and Battelle Memorial Institute. Predominately a residential neighborhood, the variety of homes in NECKO ranges from elaborate, prestigious homes to simpler, classic motifs and grew out of the diversity of income levels of residents and changes in building styles over four decades of construction. Now part of the Near North Side Historic District, NECKO is recognized as significant for its eclectic architectural styling and unique neighborhood layout.Northwood Park
The Northwood & Oakland Avenue area (sometimes referred to as Northwood Park) is located in the northern University Area and is bounded by Patterson Avenue to the north and Northwood Avenue to the south and Pearl Alley to the west and Indianola Avenue to the east. It is sometimes considered to go as far north as Blake Avenue. The homes are traditionally American foursquare with some classical, prairie, colonial, and Craftsman mixed in to create a tree-lined neighborhood. The neighborhood is known for its strong sense of community, large homes, gardens and brick alleys. It also has a very high percentage of owner occupancy. Northwood Park has been designated as a historical district.Old North Columbus
Peach District
Peach District is a recently created neighborhood located in the University District. It was named the Peach District by a group of local residents seeking an identity for their previously unnamed neighborhood. As it is a recently created neighborhood, its boundaries are fairly firm, but still evolving. It is typically bounded by Eleventh Avenue to the north, King Avenue to the south, North High Street to the east and Neil Avenue to the west, although other boundaries have included Ninth Avenue to the north and Fifth Avenue to the south, with the district overlapping Dennison Place/The Circles.SoHud
SoHud is an emerging neighborhood located in the University District. It is a portmanteau of the words South and Hudson as the district lies South of Hudson. It is bounded by Hudson Street to the north, Northwood and Lane Avenues to the south, Indianola Avenue to the west and the Big Four railroad tracks to the east.Tuttle Park
Tuttle Park is a neighborhood located in the University District. It is generally referred to as being part of the larger North Campus off-campus housing of the Ohio State University as it lies directly north of the North Campus of Main Academic Campus of OSU. It is bounded by Iuka Ravine to the north, Lane Avenue to the south, North High Street to the east and the Olentangy River to the west.Weinland Park
On the near north side of the city in the University Area, this neighborhood is bordered by Chittenden Avenue on the north, the Big Four Railroad on the east, Italian Village on the south, and North High Street on the west. The neighborhood is currently the focus of planning efforts, including the Weinland Park Neighborhood Plan adopted by Columbus City Council in 2006. The plan has initiated revitalization of the area as evidenced by recently renovated apartments and plans to turn the old factories and businesses into housing, a farmers market, a restaurant, and a food-processing center.Northeast
Easton area
The Easton area is centered on the Easton Town Center. It is a destination for local business and for entertainment. Roads and highways in the area include Interstate 270, Easton Way, Morse and Stelzer roads.Argyle Park
Argyle Park is an area near North Central bounded by East Hudson Street on the north, Woodland Avenue on the east, East 17th and East 26th avenues on the south, and Billiter Boulevard on the west.Brittany Hills
Brittany Hills is a neighborhood on the central-northeast side. Developed about 40 years ago, it is bounded on the north by Mock Road, on the east by Sunbury Road and Alum Creek, on the south by Bethesda Avenue, and on the west by Brentnell Avenue.Shepard
The neighborhood of Shepard is located near the intersection of East Fifth Avenue and Nelson Road. Located there is a Columbus Metropolitan Library. It is encompassed by Rt. 670 along its east and south edges. To the north is Ohio Dominican College and to the West is a railroad track.Milo-Grogan
This area is bordered by the CSX right-of-way south of 1st Avenue and I-670 to the south, the CSX right-of-way west of Penny Street to the west, 11th Avenue and the CSX right-of-way north of Camden Avenue to the north, and the CSX right-of-way east of Kessler Street to the east.Linden
Linden is a neighborhood in the northeast part of Columbus, Ohio. It extends south to north from Eighth Avenue to E. Cooke and Ferris roads and west to east from Conrail tracks to Joyce Avenue/Westerville Road. The neighborhood is officially bounded on the south, west and east byOther areas
Other areas include Amercrest/American Addition, Brentnell Park, Bridgeview, Devon Triangle, Gateway, Framingham, St. Marys, Teakwood, and Walnut Creek.Glenbrook
Forming a triangular-shaped area on the southeast side, the Glenbrook neighborhood is bordered by Interstate 70 on the north, Courtright Road on the east, and U.S. Route 33 on the south and west.Berwick
Berwick is bordered by East Livingston Avenue to the north, Alum Creek to the west, Interstate 70 to the south, and South James Road to the east. It is an upper/middle-class neighborhood made up of a diverse racial and religious population on the East Side just south of the suburb of Bexley. It has long been called the area of Columbus' Black Elite, as well as having a large Jewish population.Berwyn East (Berwick Manor)
Berwyn East or Berwick Manor is bordered by East Livingston Avenue to the north, South James Road to the west, Interstate 70 to the south, and the abandoned railroad line that lies just east of Bostwick Road to the east. The entire area lies within the 43227 zip code. It is a predominately African-American area commercially centered on East Livingston Avenue. Berywn East is a relatively new neighborhood designation, as "Berwyn East" contains several subdivisions within that have longtime recognized names such as Scottwood, Liv-Moor Heights, Berwick Manor. Bishop Hartley High School, Columbus' only co-ed Catholic High School on the East side is located within Berwyn East.Far East neighborhoods
The Far East side is a conglomerate of numerous single and multiple family residential subdivisions gathered together as a whole and is centered on Big Walnut Park and Big Walnut Creek, and to the north,Eastland
The Eastland area is centered on the Eastland Mall, located just south of Interstate 70. The Interstate 270 outerbelt splits right through the area.Taylor Station
Eastmoor
Eastmoor is a postwar enclave built about 2 miles south of Port Columbus and just west of the massive Defense Supply Center, Columbus complex.Ferenchik, MarkMayfair
Mayfair is the neighborhood east of James Road between East Main and Broad streets andFar North/Northland
The Far North is a neighborhood north of the Interstate 270 outerbelt. It is bordered by East Powell Road on the north, North Cleveland Avenue and Interstate 71 on the east, I-270 on the south, and the west border of the Highbanks Metro Park on the west.Northland
The Northland area has about 25 square miles, and includes several smaller neighborhoods, including Clinton Estates, Forest Park, Maize-Morse, Minerva Park, Northern Woods, and Woodward Park. Northland is bordered mostly by the Interstate 270 outerbelt and East Dublin-Granville Road/State Route 161 on the north (some areas go as north as the Hoover Reservoir), New Albany on the east, Morse and East Cooke roads on the south, and Sinclair Road and Busch Boulevard on the west. The neighborhood got its name from theSharon Woods
Just north of Forest Park, this neighborhood is bordered by Interstate 270 on the north, the Northern Woods neighborhood on the east, and Karl Road on the west.Other areas
South end
The Far South is a neighborhood bordered just north of Frank Road/State Route 104 on the north, Alum Creek on the east, Interstate 270 outerbelt/city limits on the south, and theMcKinley Avenue Corridor
The McKinley Avenue Corridor in a neighborhood bounded by Trabue Road on the north, Dublin Road/U.S. Route 33 on the northeast, State Route 315 on the west, McKinley Avenue and Interstate 70 on the south, and North Hague Avenue on the west.South Side
The South Side (also spelled Southside) is a neighborhood bounded by Interstate 70 on the north and east, Frebis Avenue on the south, and Parsons Avenue on the west.North Central
This area is bordered by East Hudson Street and Mock Road on the north; Alum Creek on the east; the Conrail tracks and Interstate 670 on the south; and the Conrail tracks and East 17th, Joyce, and East 25th avenues on the west.Northeast
The Northeast is bordered by Morse Road on the north, the Interstate 270 outerbelt on the east, Interstate 670 and Mock Road on the south, and Sunbury and Westerville roads on the west.South Alum Creek
South Alum Creek is a neighborhood in the southeast part of the city. It is bounded by Refugee Road on the north, U.S. Route 33/State Route 317 on the northeast, the Interstate 270 southwest, and the railroad tracks on the west.Westland
The Westland area is bounded by West Broad Street/Ghost neighborhoods
There are some ghost towns and neighborhoods in Columbus.Wonderland
Wonderland is a ghost town along Hamilton Road, at I-270. Currently owned by John Glenn Columbus International (CMH) Airport. Much of the neighborhood was demolished in the building of I-270, the rest was razed by the Airport in expansions. Currently there are two properties not owned by CMH, Wonderland Community Church and Atlas Construction Co Inc.Wood-Brown
Wood-Brown is a historic ghost neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio. Existing prior to 1872, the neighborhood is situated in what was then southern Clinton Township, at Lisle Avenue (Kenny Road) and Lane Avenue. Today, it is mainly overrun by warehouses, with a few buildings older than 1962 still existing. It may have also been called Lanevue, or Seagrave, after Frederick Seagrave moved his firefighting equipment manufacturing from Detroit to Columbus in 1891.Hanford Village
Hanford Village was an African-American neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio. Founded in the early 1900s, the neighborhood was open to African-American soldiers returning from World War II. In the 1960s the neighborhood was demolished to make room for Interstate 71. The neighborhood was located between the railroad and Alum Creek, south of Main Street and north of Livingston Avenue. A few streets and original post-war houses still exist, but they are separated physically by the interstate exit and are no longer a recognized neighborhood.See also
* '' Columbus Neighborhoods'', a WOSU television showReferences
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