Port Clinton’s Early Telephone History - Linda Higgins
Surprisingly (only to me?), the first telephone exchange in Port Clinton was started well over 100 years ago. And its rapid growth over...
The Standard Products Company - Linda Higgins
Once upon a time in Port Clinton, Ohio, the red logo of the Standard Products Company could be seen on the silver water tower rising...
The Matthews Boat Company - Linda Higgins
Even most of us who aren’t Port Clinton natives are familiar with the Matthews name, due to the vision and perseverance of one Scott...
The Early Years of the Ottawa County Courthouse - Linda Higgins
Ottawa County was formed in 1840 and its first courthouse was built shortly thereafter. Unfortunately, that building had deteriorated so...
Port Clinton’s Early Firefighters - Linda Higgins
Most of us have probably had occasion to be grateful to those selfless individuals who have chosen to serve us when needed during a fire...
The Holmes Little Giant - Linda Higgins
Were you aware that once upon a time, Port Clinton was home to a giant, albeit a little one? In the early 20th century, George Hiram...
Bootlegging in Port Clinton - Linda Higgins
Port Clinton has a reputation as a great tourist area due to its location on Lake Erie’s shores, but at one time in our history its...
The Island House - Linda Higgins
One of the loveliest historic buildings in Port Clinton, the Island House has had many lives. The first Island House was located at the...
Conrad Gernhard - Linda Higgins
A multitude of illustrious figures, industrious individuals of great integrity and heart, are to be credited with building Port Clinton....
Erie Gardens - Linda Higgins
Port Clinton boasts a large number of community clubs, private and public. One of the lesser-known clubs has a unique membership...
