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.

Monday, July 30, 2018

Dr. Elwood Stanley

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Elwood Stanley was born in Columbiana County, Ohio in 1823, to Joshua and Rachael Stanley. When Elwood was quite young, he was orphane...
Sunday, July 22, 2018

Excursion of Kilbourne and Jacobs Employees to Cedar Point

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Each summer between 1903 and 1911, the employees of the Kilbourne and Jacobs Manufacturing Company in Worthington, Ohio were treated t...
Tuesday, July 17, 2018

Getting to Know Horatio Wildman, Former Mayor of Sandusky

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Horatio Wildman was born in 1828 in Fairfield County, Connecticut, to Frederick Seymour Wildman, and his wife the former Julia Ann Starr...
Saturday, July 14, 2018

Lake Erie Island Pictures by Harley Hoffman

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In the “Neighboring Communities” collection of the Sandusky Library Archives Research Center are several photographs taken by Harley H...
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Wednesday, July 11, 2018

Vintage Views of Cedar Point Beach

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The Sandusky Library Archives Research Center is fortunate to have in its collections several photographs and post cards from Cedar Poi...
Sunday, July 08, 2018

Annual Outing of Booth Fisheries Employees

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Mrs. H.C. Lehman donated this undated picture postcard of employees of the Booth Fisheries on their annual outing. The manager of Boot...
Thursday, July 05, 2018

A Popular Silent Film at the Schade Theatre in 1924

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The silent movie George Washington, Jr . played at the Schade Theatre in Sandusky in July of 1924. The movie was based on a well-known...
Monday, July 02, 2018

Earl Dean Alexander, Lawyer and Educator

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Earl Dean Alexander (spelled Earle in the 1916 Fram) was born in Sandusky, Ohio in 1898 to Mr. and Mrs. William Alexander. Earl graduat...
Thursday, June 28, 2018

Tornado of 1924

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On June 28, 1924, a deadly tornado struck Sandusky and Lorain . Over eighty people lost their lives and hundreds more were injured. In Sa...
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Tuesday, June 26, 2018

The Sandusky Chamber of Commerce in 1919

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  On June 25, 1919, members of the Sandusky Chamber of Commerce posed in front of the old Sandusky High School with their hats on. ...
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