Background Designed by Franklinton resident and artist Andrew Lundberg of Lundberg Industrial Arts LLC, a giant slingshot sculpture is now installed at the Lucas Street Plaza. CASTO Communities wanted to place something there and approached Lundberg, whom they have worked on past projects. Half a dozen design ideas were discussed, with CASTO green lighting the…
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Franklinton Cemetery
Background In the heart of downtown Columbus is it’s origin. The first settlement, in what is now called Franklin county, was established in 1797. As the city of Columbus grew, Franklinton was annexed and incorporated in 1859. Franklinton is now a neighborhood in west downtown Columbus known primarily for its art scene and micro-brews. The…
Say Their Names Memorial
Franklinton is always a favorite place for us. Never fail, upon the return there – it seems that there is something new. It has been a while since we have been in that area, so there was quite a bit different. Standing out the most was the Say Their Names Memorial. The text on the…
Urban Scrawl 2019
A 2-Day arts festival organized by the Franklinton Arts District. Urban Scrawl has been an annual event since 2007, featuring art murals from over 60 local artists. This is one of central Ohio’s largest urban renewal projects.
Check out what is new for 2019!
Drink and Click @ Brewdog Franklinton
A Drink and Click event is where photographers, models, local business and camera companies come together for shoot.
These events travel all over, so check out the site to see if one is coming near you!
This Drink and Click was held at the BrewDog establishment in Franklinton, Columbus, OH and sponsored by Midwest Photo Exchange and Fujifilm USA.
Urban Scrawl 2018
Written by Dani and Andrew Livelsberger Photography by Andrew Livelsberger Background: A 2-Day arts festival organized by the Franklinton Arts District. It has been an annual event since 2007, featuring art murals from over 60 local artists. This is one of central Ohio’s largest urban renewal projects. Impression: Music, food trucks and art done on site. …
Citizen Jane Movie Screening
Written/Photography Andrew Livelsberger Our professional photography service, Best Light Photographic, was recently hired to cover a local event at the Gateway Film Center on High Street in Columbus. The Center for Architecture and Design (CFAD) was having a documentary screening and a panel Q&A. There was an interesting by product of this event for me…
Independents Day 2015
Written and Photography by Andrew Livelsberger Background:Held in the Franklinton area in downtown Columbus, this festival has 7 stages for music performances, vendors tents and art exhibits and performance art. The feature here is independent artist and performers having a showcase to show you what they have to offer. Official Independents Day Festival Website Impression:If…
Urban Scrawl 2015
Written by Dani Livelsberger Photography by Andrew Livelsberger Background:A 2-Day arts festival organized by the Franklinton Arts District. It has been an annual event since 2007, featuring art murals from over 60 local artists. This is on of central Ohio’s largest urban renewal projects. Impression:I was so amazed at the abundance of talent. As I…
Franklinton – The Origin Of Columbus
Written & Photos by: Andrew Livelsberger Background: Lucas Sullivant lead a team of 20 men in 1795, commissioned to survey the west side of the Olentangy and Scioto river confluences. Sullivant was paid in land, receiving 6000 acres. Sullivant went to Kentucky, where he courted/marries the daughter of his mentor, Colonel William Starling(American Revolution). After…
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