Before and After the City & Battelle cut down the trees

If you want to get an idea of how 3rd Ave looked before the city, at the request of Battelle's contractors, wiped out all the trees on the north side of 3rd between Perry and the river, go to Google Maps and put in 328 W. 3rd Ave., Columbus, OH. Rotate the image until you are looking West.

Now, compare with the picture below, taken 10 minutes ago.