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, December 31, 2013

Family Portrait of the Ramsdell and Linn Families

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In about 1910, a photograph of the Ramsdell and Linn families was taken by Sandusky photographer Edward H. Schlessman in Bloomingville,...
Saturday, December 28, 2013

Testimonial Dinner in Honor of Jesse P. White in 1939

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A testimonial dinner in honor of Jesse P. White was held at Jackson Junior High School in Sandusky on December 28, 1939. The photograph...
Wednesday, December 25, 2013

Christmas Dinner for Company G, Twelfth Ammunition Train, during the Great War

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During World War I, Company G of the Twelfth Ammunition Train had a lovely Christmas dinner at Camp McClellan in Alabama . Most likel...
Sunday, December 22, 2013

Sandusky Themed Christmas Cards Created by Eileen Detlefsen

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In time for the holiday season of 1966, Eileen Detlefsen created several original Christmas cards using the linoleum block print techni...
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Thursday, December 19, 2013

Christmas in Sandusky in 1950

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A series of pictures featuring holiday decorations in Sandusky ’s Washington Park in 1950 is found in the historical collections of the S...
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Monday, December 16, 2013

Living Santa Claus at the Bazar

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An advertisement from the December 14, 1900 issue of the Sandusky Register invites area residents to “Come and Visit with the Living S...
Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Vintage Views of Bakeries in Sandusky

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Before Amandus Smith, Sr. co-founded the H and S Modern Baking Company with Edward Hartzel in 1918, he operated a bakery at Tiffin an...
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Friday, December 06, 2013

Mrs. Martin Eldis

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According to History of  Erie County, Ohio , ed. by Lewis Cass Aldrich, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Eldis settled in Sandusky, Ohio in 1828. Mart...
Monday, December 02, 2013

Huron Parks Basketball Team, 1912-1913

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While the players in this picture of the Huron Parks basketball team of 1912-1913 have not been identified, we know the last names of the...
Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Thanksgiving Dinner at the Opera House Cafe in 1900

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According to the November 29, 1900 issue of the Sandusky Daily Star , on Thanksgiving Day in 1900, George A. Boeckling invited one hun...
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