xCH&D Tunnels in Southern Ohio
The Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton Railroad (CH&D) Wellston Division was initially constructed as part of the Dayton and Southeastern (D&SE), who…
DT&I and B&O Oak Hill, Ohio Updates
The Detroit, Toledo, and Ironton Railroad (DT&I) is a defunct railroad that began in southern Ohio as the Iron Railroad Company, which connected Ironton to the coal and timber reserves in the southern part of the state. Through acquisitions and mergers, the DT&I stretched for over 370 miles from Ironton to the automobile manufacturing plants in Michigan
2313 East 55th Street
This Queen Anne-styled building at 2313 East 55th Street in Cleveland, Ohio, was not only a residence but home to several businesses and murders.
Cleveland’s St. Joseph Byzantine Catholic Church
A historical and photographic perspective of the long-neglected and gutted St. Joseph Byzantine Catholic Church in Cleveland, Ohio.
Crowell-Collier Publishing Company
The Crowell-Collier Publishing Company was the world’s largest magazine printing house and was located along High Street in Springfield, Ohio. But the massive 900,000 square-foot structure had humble beginnings.
Crowell-Collier
The Crowell-Collier Publishing Company, once the world’s largest magazine publishing house, once boasted its printing operations in Springfield, Ohio.
New River, Holston and Western Railroad
While exploring Virginia’s back roads, I came upon the former New River, Holston and Western Railroad (NH&W) that once extended from the Norfolk & Western (N&W) at Narrows on the New River in Giles County to the village of Suiter in Bland County, Virginia. The 43-mile line followed Wolf Creek or its tributaries for its entire length.
The Paramount
The long abandoned Paramount Theatre is located in Youngstown, Ohio and was closed to regular performances in 1976.
Rehabilitating Youngstown’s Tallest
Exploring two of Youngstown, Ohio’s tallest buildings – that are slated for redevelopment.
Springfield’s City Hospital
The Springfield City Hospital was located in Springfield, Ohio along High Street and was in operation from 1931 to 2011.
Unveiling Cleveland’s Electrical Heritage: The Cedar Avenue Substation
The Cleveland, Ohio Cedar Avenue substation was constructed in 1917, and was the first automatic substation completed for the Cleveland Railway Company. It was closed in 1948.
The Diary of a Cleveland, Ohio Industrial Building
If buildings could have diaries, the complex of industrial structures along Ashland Road in Cleveland, Ohio would be overflowing with details on its long and illustrious history. Not much has been written about the complex, owing to a lack of information easily available, and misinterpretations based on various first-hand accounts and urban explorers. But what was uncovered was fascinating and complicated, more so than originally envisioned, and despite a wealth of materials uncovered, there are still gaps that have not yet been resolved.
The Titan of the Miami Valley: The Rise and Fall of Ohio Edison’s Mad River Plant
In the annals of Springfield, Ohio’s industrial heritage, one edifice stood as a towering exemplar of human ingenuity and ambition – the Ohio Edison Mad River power plant.
Biking the former Hocking Valley Railway
Last Saturday, I had the opportunity to bike the former Hocking Valley Railroad River Division (HV) near Gallipolis, Ohio. The Gallia County Hike and Bike Trail was completed from Logan to Gallipolis in October 1880 for the HV. The tracks were abandoned in 1992 and dismantled a year later.
Cottrill Opera House
The Cottrill Opera House in Thomas, West Virginia opened in 1902 and closed in the 1970s. It is being restored today after years of neglect.
Unveiling Mansfield’s Hidden Gems: A Journey Through the Forbidden City Tour
Among the myriad of sites explored during Downtown Mansfield Inc. and Preservation Ohio’s Forbidden City Tour in Mansfield, Ohio, one notable stop was the building located at 98 North Main Street.
Forbidden City Tour: Charles Schroer
With profound gratitude extended to Downtown Mansfield Inc. and Preservation Ohio, the public recently gained access to explore the former Charles Schroer Mortuary.
Forbidden City Tour: City Mills
With profound gratitude extended to Downtown Mansfield Inc. and Preservation Ohio, hundreds of residents were afforded the opportunity to delve into Mansfield, Ohio’s rich history through a series of guided tours encompassing five significant sites within walking distance. The first installment of this five-part series spotlights the City Mills Building.
June 30: Ohio State Reformatory Tour – SOLD OUT
If you have watched the Shawshank Redemption, Air Force One, Tango & Cash or Harry and Walter Go To New York, then…
Tour the Old San Francisco Armory
Tour the historic San Francisco, California Armory for just $28 for two, now listed on Groupon. Constructed in 1914, the…
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