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, December 18, 2023

A Photo of Family and Friends, and the Birth of Plum Brook Country Club.

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In this photographic postcard Elizabeth Marsh and Florence Steinemann are gazing at Edward H. Marsh. Also looking at Mr. Marsh are George C....
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Friday, December 08, 2023

Wedding of Elizabeth Schmid and James Summy

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On December 8, 1941, Elizabeth Schmid, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Schmid of Sandusky , married James B. Summy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Willi...
Thursday, November 30, 2023

Doctors Aloysius and Louis Szendery

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As seen in the advertisement above, Dr. Aloys (sometimes spelled Aloysius) Szendery and his son Dr. Louis S. Szendery shared an office at 62...
Saturday, November 18, 2023

Lewis and Dwelle, Grocers

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  From the 1870s through the 1890s, the Lewis and Dwelle grocery store did business at the northeast corner of East Water Street and Columbu...
Monday, November 13, 2023

Damask Rose Parish

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  J.C. Judson wrote about Damask Rose Parish in his history of the First Congregational Church of Sandusky, which he titled  Agony and Attai...
Wednesday, November 08, 2023

Berardi Brothers are Honored in San Marino

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  Photo credit: Dr. Daniele Cesaretti Roberto and Leonello Berardi were the sons of Adam and Teresa Berardi, natives of the Republic of San...
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Thursday, November 02, 2023

The Forgotten Sandusky City Greenhouse

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Sandusky is proud of its parks system, and particularly the beautiful landscaping and gardens in Washington Park and other locations. The pl...
Sunday, October 29, 2023

James "Bud" Smith in His Youth

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In the picture above, James “Bud” Smith is in a homemade go-cart near his home in Sandusky , Ohio about 1914. James was the son of Freelan...
Tuesday, October 24, 2023

What Inspired Charles E. Frohman to Remain in His Hometown

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  Charles E. Frohman was a noted local historian and author. He wrote several books about Sandusky and Erie County, and the Lake Erie Island...
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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

The Palazzo Family: From Italy to Sandusky, Ohio

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Clementi and Marian Palazzo were natives of Italy. On the 1920 U.S. Census Marian stated that she immigrated to the U.S. in 1910, and Clemen...
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