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Waterworks Park on Perry Street took its name from the Waterworks building erected there about 1888 to pump water from the Portage River for distribution throughout town. At that time, the superintendent of the “works” and his family lived on the top floor. The building expanded in the early 20th century, becoming a municipal site. The park itself has moved through many layers of planning and change since then. Recent planning has served to enhance public access and, theref

In this series we are taking an historical look at an area that covers approximately a mile of Main Street in downtown Marblehead. Heading east from the Village limits, we will discover the facts and the stories of how Marblehead became what it is today. [This is article #15] There is a new parking lot next to the Village of Marblehead Town Hall. For over 100 years, this spot, 505 West Main Street, was the location of the Mutach’s Market building. The Leon Mutach family

Lakeview Park, on Perry Street, has much to offer us: beach access, lawn and shade, garden areas, and the amenities—a pavilion, basketball court, picnic areas, a bathhouse/restroom, and the county’s first Flagship Collaborative Play Place—are used by residents and tourists whenever the weather cooperates here on the lake. Private events, such as reunions and birthday parties, are held there, as well as are public events, such as Arts in the Park, held in August every year, an

Town Hall & New Fire Station In this series we are taking an historical look at an area that covers approximately a mile of Main Street in downtown Marblehead. Heading east from the Village limits, we will discover the facts and the stories of how Marblehead became what it is today. [This is article #14 in the series.] Across Main Street from the Kelleys Island Ferry Boat line is the Village of Marblehead Town Hall. Built of limestone in 1912, today it houses on the lower

In 1933 the parcel of land behind the National Guard Armory (now the urgent care facility) was gifted to the city and the American Legion. Originally known as The Upper Market Space where farmers sold their produce, after World War II, it served as a memorial to the 37th Tank Company. At the beginning of the war that company became part of the 192 nd Tank Battalion. The 42 local men, Company C, were sent to train at Fort Knox, Kentucky. 32 of this company were supporting G

In this series we are taking an historical look at an area that covers approximately a mile of Main Street in downtown Marblehead. Heading east from the Village limits, we will discover the facts and the stories of how Marblehead became what it is today. [This is the 13 th article in the series.] After one passes under the quarry’s conveyor belt over Main Street, the next property on the left is #17 the Kelleys Island Ferry Boat Line building, parking lot, and dock. Ferry

World War II created high demand for new manufacturing industries, as well as expansion of established industries. Safer industries were located in and around cities and the more dangerous, such as ordnance manufacturing and testing, were located in areas like Port Clinton, considered rural. By October 1940, Erie Ordnance Depot was reported to be expanding to include more military members and civilians. Anti-aircraft guns and new types of anti-aircraft shells were to be shi

In this series we are taking an historical look at an area that covers approximately a mile of Main Street in downtown Marblehead. Heading east from the Village limits, we will discover the facts and the stories of how Marblehead became what it is today. In our last article we left off near the public parking lot on Main Street in front of the old hospital building. Walking east, the next area you come to is all about the quarry. On the north side of the road is the entrance

To say that Verdi von Thron left her mark on Port Clinton’s history would be a bit of an understatement: She was a dynamo! Agnes Verdi Cangney was born on Catawba Island on March 5, 1899, to J.P. and Rachel Cangney. She graduated in 1917 from the Oak Harbor Normal School, where her family believes she met her future husband. Verdi and Leonard Carl von Thron married on June 18, 1923, at Immaculate Conception in Port Clinton. They and their children, Joseph and Judy, first li

In this series we are taking an historical look at an area that covers approximately a mile of Main Street in downtown Marblehead. Heading east from the Village limits, we will discover the facts and the stories of how Marblehead became what it is today. [This is the 11 th article.] Heading east on Main Street from the corner of Main and Frances Street, the first building is a private home. The next area on Main Street is a public parking lot. Note there is a small unpaved