Sandusky History

A blog dedicated to the discussion of topics relating to the history of Sandusky and Erie County, Ohio, the Lake Erie Islands, and nearby communities; inspired by the collections of the Sandusky Library Archives Research Center and the Sandusky History Museum at the Follett House. A service of the Sandusky Library.

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Homer Goodwin, Attorney and Conductor on the Underground Railroad

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In 1896, Homer Goodwin was the oldest practicing attorney of the Erie County Bar. He was born on October 15, 1819 in Burton, Ohio in Geauga ...
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Saturday, June 27, 2009

Bessie Taylor, Teacher at Sandusky High

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Miss Bessie Taylor taught at Sandusky High School for thirty four years. She began teaching Latin in 1904. In 1917, Miss Taylor was selecte...
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Friday, June 26, 2009

Don't Forget. . . .

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. . . to bring your historical photos (you can drive or walk) to the Quality Inn (Greentree), 1935 Cleveland Road -- on Saturday, June 27 fr...
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Thursday, June 25, 2009

Sandusky Boys and Girls Band

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On the evening of Monday, June 25, 1928, the Sandusky Boys and Girls Band presented a Concert at Cedar Point’s Coliseum. The band is picture...
Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Woodcut Prints in the 1930 FRAM

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During the 1929-1930 school year, Miss Yocum’s art students at Sandusky High School assisted the members of the Journalism A Class in the pu...
Tuesday, June 09, 2009

Elmer Steuk, Piano Instructor

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Elmer Carl Steuk was born in Sandusky on July 29, 1883, to Edward Leopold and Julia Harms Steuk. Both the Steuk and Harms families were co...
Wednesday, June 03, 2009

The Woolsey Wheel Company

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The Woolsey Wheel Company was located for many years at the northwest corner of Water and Fulton Streets . Harlan Hatcher wrote in his book ...
Sunday, May 31, 2009

Opening of the Social Turners’ Hall, May 31, 1883

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On May 31, 1883 the Sandusky Register announced the opening of the Social Turners’s Hall. The Singing Societies Harmonie and Froshinn and C...
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Thursday, May 28, 2009

Sanduskians Honor Deceased Veterans in 1911

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During the last week of May in 1911, Sanduskians honored their deceased soldiers and sailors with several services. On Sunday evening, May 2...
Sunday, May 24, 2009

Sergeant Josh B. Davis, Chaplain of the G.A.R.

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Josh B. Davis was born in New York in 1842. By 1860, he was a resident of Sandusky, along with his brothers Ira T. Davis and John R. Davis. ...
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