15 Vintage Photos Of Columbus’s Streets That Will Take You Back In Time

Explore historic street views of Columbus through a collection of old photographs.

Did you love our article featuring the oldest photos taken in Columbus? If so, you absolutely must see these excellent historic shots! This time, we're focusing on Columbus's street views from long, long ago. The city has changed dramatically since the horse-drawn carriage and street car days, so let's take a look back at how our old school street views.

1. A view of High Street, looking south from State Street, snapped between 1900 and 1915.

2. The Ohio State House, circa 1904.

3. The Ohio Theatre in 1928.

4. Saint Francis Hospital, taken between 1900 and 1910.

5. A peek at High Street, facing north from State Street, taken between 1900 and 1910.

6. University Hall at Ohio State University, taken between 1900 and 1910.

7. The northeast corner of High Street and Broad Street, taken between 1900 and 1910.

8. A tree-lined view of East Broad Street, taken between 1900 and 1915.

9. The bustling activity on High Street, taken around 1906.

10. The Columbus Greyhound Stations, circa 1943.

11. The Court House, circa 1904.

12. View of the 1102-1112 block on Oak Street.

13. View of Hartman Building and Theater on East State Street in the early 1900s.

14. High Street, looking south from Chestnut Street, taken between 1900 and 1910.

15. A lovely view of downtown Columbus from 1989.

Is the city even recognizable now? If you're craving more historic Ohio photos, take a look at the oldest photos snapped in the state!

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