A large part of central-north Columbus, Ohio is known as "Clintonville." Clintonville is not a city, a village, or any other kind of incorporated political unit. It's a state of mind. It has no official borders. But you can tell when you are inside it. How? One way is to take a walk through the streets and especially back alleys until you begin to see sights like these, encountered on a recent afternoon walk.
a little closer...
and, for the sailing enthusiast:
another angle:
I can confidently predict that this same boat will be here next summer, and the summer after that.
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We used to walk past this house on the way to the store. I always thought it was was pretty cool. Imagine how long that must have taken!
You are right, Clintonville is a state of mind. Someone told me once that they knew I was a Clintonville girl because I wore dangly earrings all the time. That made me laugh. But there's a feel to Clintonville that is unique. It's very urban, yet, has the feel of a more suburban place.
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