Harrison West

The Harrison West Society invites Short North Area residents and business owners to vote for the next two sculptures to be installed in Harrison Park, our newest riverfront park, located along the Olentangy River. Through a competition coordinated by the Harrison West Society and the faculty and administration of the Columbus College of Art and […]

By Alexandra Kelley The Short North Foundation, in partnership with The Short North Civic Association, Italian Village Society, and Harrison West Society, is pleased to announce the installation of 15 new neighborhood signs. The new signs, which feature the iconic arch design of the Short North area, share a cohesive look but are distinct according […]

It’s spring, so it must be that time again. The Harrison West Society will be holding officer elections at our May 18, 2011 meeting. Beginning today and continuing until the meeting, the Society will be accepting nominations for president, vice president, treasurer and secretary. The vice-president seat is currently vacant. To nominate yourself or another […]

By Mary Martineau Benjamin Walters is a busy man. Named after Benjamin Franklin, Ben, like his namesake, has many interests and occupations. He works for Experience Columbus, is proprietor of one of the newer businesses in the North Market and recently purchased a house in Harrison West, which he shares with two friends (so we […]

By Mary Martineau Lynn Merckle has been styling hair for 35 years. Her welcoming boutique salon, Aniara, has occupied a corner of West Third and Michigan avenues for 21 years. Lynn began her career in a Grandview salon working for someone else. When she decided to strike out on her own, she wanted to stay […]