Mandolin Orchestra of Damon & Phintias Lodge No. 17 G.A.P.A., The Old Greek Community, Akron, Ohio

Mandolin Orchestra of Damon & Phintias Lodge No. 17 G.A.P.A., Akron Ohio
 
 
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Victoria Woodhull Gave Homer, Ohio A Sermon On The Indian Mound…

Victoria Woodhull Gave Homer, Ohio A Sermon On The Indian Mound…

The Indian Mound at Homer, Ohio. Photograph Taken in 2011. Victoria Woodhull, from Homer, Ohio gave sermons and other speeches from this Indian Mound in her hometown. Her father committed numerous insurance frauds here, her parents both were part of digustuing religous revivals, and she [...]

Press Tin Voting Booth Trailer, Marion, Ohio, Oh My…

Probably the most interesting physical object in Marion, Ohio, a town that has largely been thrown away, and the former home of Warren Harding and Duchess is this movable structure used as a voting booth in the early 20th century:
 
 
 
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Bazaar Convention Center Art, Cincinnati, Ohio…

Bazaar Convention Center Art, Cincinnati, Ohio…
 
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Who’s Haunting Fechheimer House, No. 22 Garfield Place?

Who’s Haunting Fechheimer House, No. 22 Garfield Place?
The Hauntings of No. 22 Garfield Place, Cincinnati, Ohio
A Historic Context of Clothier Marcus Fechheimer, His Primary Interests and His Mansion
Introduction
Whether it’s a Fechheimer, a Seasongood or a Sach, we may never know precisely who, “Hebrew” or not, haunts the halls of No. 22 Garfield Place at Cincinnati, but we can certainly assert [...]

Much Older than Garfield Place, Piatt Park is Cincinnati’s First Open Public Space

Much Older than Garfield Place, Piatt Park is Cincinnati’s First Open Public Space
Extending to the west of Vine Street in what is now known as downtown Cincinnati, Ohio, Eighth Street looses its identity in its first two westward blocks where a slight jog occurs and the thoroughfare is bisected by a park.  Today we know [...]

Unexpected Breath of Fresh Air: Cleveland Museum of Art Anew

Unexpected Breath of Fresh Air: Cleveland Museum of Art Anew
Cleveland, Ohio
There are certain of our American cities that are largely unpopular, they are given a bad wrap.  Perhaps they are old and crusty?  Or maybe they endure terrible crimes?  An absence of industry or just plain ole’ bad publicity…  Situated on the southern shore of Lake [...]

Where Can We Buy Our Cornices Today? Edw. Meyer & Co., Over the Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio

Where Can We Buy Our Cornices Today?  Edw. Meyer & Co., Over the Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio

With their main commercial storefront at the juncture of Elm and Green streets, in Cincinnati’s Over the Rhine neighborhood, the Edw. Meyer & Co. conducted its more utilitarian operations a small warehouse/factory where certain of their duties were performed. Their [...]

Where is the Supervising Architect of the Treasury Department???

Where is the Supervising Architect of the Treasury Department???

Young Architects and Clerks in the Treasury Department’s Office of the Supervising Architect…We especially love the marble statue of Diana the Huntress without her bow at the top of the cabinet…another marble figure lingers on the other side of the rafter…
The erection of Federal buildings was without [...]

The Wealth of the Thrown Away, Brewery Buildings, Warehouse District, St. Clair Street, Toledo, Ohio

 The Wealth of the Thrown Away, Brewery Buildings, Warehouse District, St. Clair Street, Toledo, Ohio
The Grasser & Brand Brewery Co.
After a short jaunt about the warehouse district, it is obvious that Toledo, Ohio has a rich industrial history.  The extant built environment continues to represent the discarded urban past through several buildings and structures.  And, [...]