Located just east of downtown Columbus, the neighborhood was once known as the “Silk Stocking District” in reference to the expensive clothing worn by its wealthy inhabitants. After World War II, however, its rich residents were gone, having died or relocated to distant suburbs. The interstate highway system introduced in the 1950s also contributed to the area’s decline. OTE began to transition in the 1990s and continues to draw new residents.
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Daniel Colvin / April 4, 2013 8:00 am
Brushing it off and walking on. It’s what we’re about. An open letter from CS Gallery On March 18th a high speed car chase ended with a very intense and destructive crash into the CS Gallery. This was a very… [Read More]
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Walker / March 6, 2013 12:15 pm
An updated neighborhood plan for the Near East Side was discussed last night at a community meeting held at the King Arts Complex. There, the latest draft of the master plan from PACT (Partners Achieving Community Transformation) was presented for… [Read More]
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Walker / March 6, 2013 6:00 am
(Note: Article was updated on March 6th at 12:30pm with additional information.) The Near East Side is in need of a signature grocery store, according to the latest draft (PDF) of a master planning effort for the area, as presented… [Read More]
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Walker / January 25, 2013 4:40 pm
Beer enthusiasts just got a new reason to come to Olde Towne East. And Olde Towne East enthusiasts just gained another reason to drink more beer. Corner Stone is the name of a new craft beer and wine retail shop… [Read More]
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Doug Motz / January 20, 2013 8:00 am
Many of the readers of Columbus Underground are incredibly interested in bringing alternative forms of public transportation to Columbus – specifically street cars and light rail. To get a sense of how the trolleys were connected into the very fabric… [Read More]
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Doug Motz / November 7, 2012 12:30 pm
A great deal of this current History Lesson can be attributed to my friend Jim Flynn. He sent me an e-mail on September 12 that in part reads: Please do a piece on Columbus Underground that focuses on specifically Olde… [Read More]
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Morgan Kelley / November 7, 2012 11:30 am
Black Creek Bistro is often regarded as one of the top dining experiences in Columbus, which makes this restaurant an excellent choice for a date night or special occasion. But what you may not know is that Black Creek also… [Read More]
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Walker / August 6, 2012 10:30 am
The commercial corridor of Oak Street in Olde Towne East has seen some significant improvement over the past few years. It’s home to a new pizza shop, bakery, tavern, and pastry cafe. As of this summer, you can also add… [Read More]
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Morgan Kelley / July 18, 2012 10:00 am
The Olde Towne Tavern opened just over a month ago, next door to The Angry Baker and across the street from Yellow Brick Pizza. In many ways, The Tavern resembles a lot of other Columbus bars located in historic buildings. Wood… [Read More]
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Walker / June 29, 2012 8:45 pm
The Portico cafe opened last summer as an extension of Voda Emporium, located at 85 Parsons Avenue. Voda closed their doors awhile back, and sadly Portico has followed suit. The news of their closure closely follows that of the nearby… [Read More]
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Anne / June 28, 2012 1:45 pm
The strip of Parsons Avenue through Olde Towne East continues to grow. Etsy Team Columbus recently moved their studio space inside the CS Gallery, in the former Roscoe Room. Artist Suzanne Betz Gallagher had occupied the 300 square foot studio… [Read More]
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Anne / June 10, 2012 2:30 pm
Paul Unger is not a stranger to restoring old homes. Before taking on his current project, a beautiful 4500 square foot, 4 bedroom, 4 full baths, 2 half bath home along East Broad Street, he rehabbed a 3000 square foot… [Read More]
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Anne / May 26, 2012 1:30 pm
Olde Towne East is certainly becoming a fun area along Oak Street with all of the businesses opening there. L’appât Patisserie & Café opened last November in a beautiful old building. The French pastry shop specializes in European pastries with… [Read More]
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Morgan Kelley / April 18, 2012 11:30 am
The Angry Baker opened just a little over a year ago at 891 Oak Street in Olde Towne East, a corner that they share with Yellow Brick Pizza and will soon be joined by The Tavern. You might already know… [Read More]
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Walker / April 12, 2012 1:30 pm
The corner of Oak & 18th Streets has quickly become an Olde Towne East hotspot in the past three years. First came Yellow Brick Pizza, which was followed by The Angry Baker. On May 1st, The Tavern will be joining… [Read More]
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