Italian Village
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Bordering the Short North area, are several distinct enclaves that warrant their own designation. Italian Village is a unique area surrounded by I-670 to the south, Fifth Avenue to the north, North High Street to the west and the Conrail railroad tracks to the east.
That Was Then
Considered a suburb in 1862, Italian Village was the first neighborhood of its kind to be annexed to the city of Columbus.
Like the other urban neighborhoods in Columbus, the historic Italian Village area fell into disrepair post World War II. Despite the condition of the neighborhood, many residents and property owners felt a sense of community. In the 1970s, these residents decided to combat the demolition of historic buildings and the deterioration of the area by forming the Italian Village Society. Soon after, the Columbus City Council formed the Italian Village Commission.
By 1986, the Short North Area (Italian Village, Victorian Village and the High Street Commercial District) was awarded an "All American City" designation, for its public-private partnership in the revival of the area.
This Is Now
Eighty-percent of this residential area includes single family homes, double family homes and row houses. The surviving, renovated buildings (both brick and frame) reflect the predominant Queen Anne and Italianate styles popular when the neighborhood was developed in the 19th century. This, along with tree-line streets, gabled roofs, decorative cornices and a nearby park, makes Italian Village a great place to live.
A tranquil area, Italian Village is a good fit for anyone from single people to families. And for those looking for a little more excitement, the Short North and downtown Columbus are a short walk away.
Several sections of Italian Village were recently listed on the National Register of Historic Places with more sections being considered.
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What's New
Proceeds from this A Taste of Italy will go to support the renovation of Italian Village Park.
Visit the Italian Village Society for more information.