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.

Sunday, November 19, 2017

The “All Nation’s Pageant” in 1932

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Several ladies from the Sandusky and Erie County Federation of Women’s Clubs participated in the Cleveland Plain Dealer’s “All Nation...
Thursday, November 16, 2017

Bernard Lodick Sold Carriages and Wagons

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From about 1860 until his retirement in the 1910s, Bernard Lodick had a carriage and wagon shop at the corner of Washington and Jackson Str...
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Monday, November 13, 2017

R.E. Offenhauer, Educator

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From 1909 to 1914, Roy E. Offenhauer was Principal of Sandusky High School. In 1914 he was named Superintendent of Sandusky City School...
Friday, November 10, 2017

Ohio Veterans Home Death Records

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Staff members of the Ohio Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Home, now the Ohio Veterans Home, are pictured above in 1915. Doors were first opened ...
Tuesday, November 07, 2017

The Book Shop on West Monroe Street

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According to article 23 in From the Widow’s Walk , by Helen Hansen and Virginia Steinemann (Follett House Museum, 1991), the stone cott...
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Saturday, November 04, 2017

Jacob H. Roth, Former Superintendent of Sandusky Parks

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After working as a gardener for the city of Sandusky for a few years, on September 3, 1897 Jacob H. Roth was appointed superintendent o...
Wednesday, November 01, 2017

Wedding of Miss Louise Vigiletti and August Corso

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On November 1, 1936, Miss Louise Vigiletti and August Corso were united in marriage at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Huron, Ohio. Fath...
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Saturday, October 28, 2017

A Wading Party at Bay Point

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On October 1, 1916, a group of Sandusky residents had a picnic on the Sand Beach at Bay Point, in Ottawa County, Ohio. Below is a key...
Wednesday, October 25, 2017

1940s Era Art Show at Jackson Junior High School

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In the Schools Collection of the Sandusky Library Archives Research Center are several photographs taken at an Art Show held at Jackson...
Sunday, October 22, 2017

Sandusky High School Dedicated in 1957

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The new Sandusky High School was considered “a dream come true” when it was dedicated on October 22, 1957. According to Superintendent ...
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