Thursday, July 29, 2021

"Mystery Photos" Taken by H.J. Epler

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The photographs below were taken by photographer H.J. Epler in Sandusky , Ohio . Unfortunately we are not sure of the identity of these two ...
Monday, July 26, 2021

Uncle Tom’s Cabin Performed at the Huron Playhouse in 1950

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The play Uncle Tom’s Cabin was performed at the Huron Playhouse during its 1950 season, opening on July 26. The Huron Playhouse was founded...
Friday, July 23, 2021

Erie County Farmers' Picnic

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Here is a schedule of events at the Erie County Farmers’ Picnic held at Cedar Point on Saturday, July 23, 1892. An account of the picnic i...
Tuesday, July 20, 2021

Paul F. Laning, Teacher and Railroad Historian

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Paul F. Laning was a teacher at Sandusky High School for thirty years. He had previously worked for the Nickle Plate Railroad and taught at ...
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Saturday, July 17, 2021

Elmer C. Schacht, Inventor and Engineer

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Elmer C. Schacht was born in Sandusky on July 24, 1896 to John and Lena (Bach) Schacht. He was a 1914 graduate of Sandusky High School, and ...
Wednesday, July 14, 2021

Popular Dainties

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A 48 page booklet, Popular Dainties, was written by Mrs. Minnie Sanner of Lorain, Ohio in 1906. The booklet contained recipes for salads, r...
Sunday, July 11, 2021

Jennie Lincoln in the Civil War

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  Photo credit: Jennie Lincoln at about age 12; from Pierson Family Papers, 1821-1996 Bentley Historical Library, University of Michigan The...
Thursday, July 08, 2021

Jay Hoehlein, Great War Veteran and Photographer

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  Jay Lawrence Hoehlein, who served as a Sergeant during World War I, was born in Sandusky, Ohio on April 16, 1889 to Lawrence and Jessie Ho...
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Monday, July 05, 2021

Peter P. Ferry, First Collector of Customs in Sandusky

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Peter P. Ferry was the first Collector of Customs in the port of Sandusky . Mr. Ferry had been born in Marseilles , France , and he fought ...
Friday, July 02, 2021

Postcards of Downtown Sandusky in the 1950s

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  Above is a postcard from the Rich-Holt Company created in the 1950s. The view is looking north on Columbus Avenue towards Sandusky Bay.   ...
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