Friday, May 30, 2008

Promising Young Men of Sandusky

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The eight young men pictured below were photographed in 1861. While the exact reason for the photo is not known, the men may be members of a...
Friday, May 23, 2008

Musicians in Sandusky

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Music has been an important part of society throughout history. From lullabies, to work songs, to patriotic anthems and funeral hymns, music...
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Tuesday, May 20, 2008

The Western Liberties

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The “Western Liberties” was a section of lots in Erie County west of and adjoining the Sandusky tract (the original section of the city, wh...
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Thursday, May 15, 2008

Program Announcement: Strangers in Our Bay (Brown-Bag Series)

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Bring your lunch and join us in the Library Program Room (Terrace Level) as we explore topics in local history. Our next Brown Bag Lunch wil...
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Monday, May 12, 2008

International Museum Day: Saturday, May 17

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International Museum Day is Saturday, May 17, 2008 and nine local organizations are working together to mark the occasion. Sponsored by The ...
Friday, May 02, 2008

Sandusky High School Class of 1913

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Philip Weisberg is pictured below. Mr. Weisberg graduated from Sandusky High School in 1913. He was an avid patron of the arts. Today, in th...
Friday, April 25, 2008

George “Johnny” Nichols, Light Heavyweight Champion

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George “Johnny” Nichols won the Light Heavyweight Championship in the National Boxing Association’s tournament finals in Chicago on March 1...
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Whigs in Sandusky

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For those of you not tired of politics yet. . . . The Whig Party was active in the United States from 1834–1856, having been formed by thos...
Friday, April 18, 2008

Mystery Photos: Guess the Location

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We haven't had a Mystery Photos posting in a long time, so let's have one now. Here is a photo of a railroad crossing in Sandusky. D...
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Thursday, April 17, 2008

George J. Bing, Carriage Maker and Biplane Builder

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George J. Bing and his friends are pictured above with a biplane that George was towing to the frozen Sandusky Bay to test. Bing’s attempt...