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.

Saturday, June 29, 2013

The Lake Shore Route Association

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Pictured above is a picture the Official Information Car of the Lake Shore Route Association, taken in the 1930s.  The Lake Shore Route...
Wednesday, June 26, 2013

The Flood of June 1937

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The June 26, 1937 issue of the Sandusky Register reported that nearly six inches of rain fell in the 24 hour period between the evenin...
Sunday, June 23, 2013

Convention of the Association of Ohio Cemetery Superintendents Held in Sandusky

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On June 23 and June 24, 1909, the eighth annual convention of the Association of Ohio Cemetery Superintendents was held in Sandusky, Oh...
Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Early Telephone Service in Sandusky

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An article by Harvey Butler from the Twin Anniversary Edition of the Sandusky Register and Star News , from November 24, 1947 reported ...
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Sunday, June 16, 2013

Tenth Annual Reunion of the Sandusky High School Alumni Association

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The tenth annual reunion of the Sandusky High School Alumni Association was held on June 17, 1890 at the Sloane House. Charles ...
Thursday, June 13, 2013

Otto H. Schell, First Swim Coach of Sandusky High School

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From 1928 to 1936, Otto H. Schell was the swimming coach at Sandusky High School. Mr. Schell can be seen the far left of the top row in...
Monday, June 10, 2013

Dr. Charles Hope Merz, Physician, Historian and Author

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Dr. Charles Hope Merz was a leading physician in Sandusky, beginning his practice in Sandusky in 1899. He was the son of Karl Merz , we...
Friday, June 07, 2013

Frank Ritter: Keeper of the Cedar Point Light

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Frank Ritter served as the keeper of the Cedar Point Light from 1892 until his retirement on July 1, 1929. From mid 1890s until 1903,...
Tuesday, June 04, 2013

Former Home of Rush R. Sloane

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Now privately owned, the house at 403 East Adams Street once was home to former Sandusky Mayor and abolitionist Rush R. Sloane . ...
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Saturday, June 01, 2013

Postcard Image of the Sandusky High School Class of 1913

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A gift from one of the members of the class, Wilford Schleicher, this postcard pictures the 1913 graduating class of Sandusky High Sc...
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