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This Is What Ohio Looked Like 100 Years Ago…It May Surprise You

Ohio has come a long way since the early 1900s—and its told an interesting story along the way. What were once thriving canal-ways and railroads are now isolated, overlooked canal locks and rusted, hidden railways. The following photos showcase various places in Ohio from 100+ years ago. Observe what’s changed in your hometown and/or current residence.

1. Panorama of Public Square in Cleveland, OH (Circa 1912)

Wikimedia Commons/United States Library of Congress's Prints and Photographs

Buildings, from left to right: Cuyahoga County Courthouse, 1875 (demolished, current site of 55 Public Square); Lyceum Theater (demolished, current site of 75 Public Square); Old Stone Church, 1855; Society for Savings, Burnham & Root, 1889-90; Chamber of Commerce (demolished, current site of Key Tower); Federal Courthouse, Arnold Brunner, 1910; Cuyahoga Building, Burnham & Root, 1893 (demolished, current site of the BP Building); Williamson Building, George B. Post, 1900 (demolished, current site of the BP Building).

2. Ohio Erie Canal in Independence, OH (Circa 1902)

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3. Paint Street in Chillicothe, OH (Circa 1896)

Picturesque Chillicothe and Ross County Ohio: Centennial Year 1896

4. Wooden team boat horse ferry in Chillicothe, OH (Circa 1900)

Inland Riverboats Photograph Collection/Wikimedia Commons

Pictured: Capt. Horace McElfresh and son aboard a wooden ferry boat powered by two horses on treadmills, connected to side paddlewheels.

5. Ariel view of Cincinnati, OH (Circa 1900)

John L. Trout/Wikimedia Commons 

 

 

 

 

For more images and information see:   http://www.onlyinyourstate.com/ohio/oh-100-years-ago/

13 Interesting Things You Didn’t Know About The History Of Ohio

Ohio tells an interesting story. From taking important steps in American history (and giant leaps for mankind) to inventing common objects and services we take for granted every day, Ohio was often at the forefront of many significant changes in society. The following are 13 things you might not have known about the history of Ohio.

1. Ohio got its name from the Iroquois word, “O-Y-O,” meaning “great river.”

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(The Iroquois Indians settled between the Ohio River and Great Lakes around 1650.)

2. Chillicothe was Ohio’s first capital.

Mike Dray/Instagram

(It's also home to the site of The Great Seal of Ohio.)

3. Ohio is home to the first interracial and coeducational college in the United States.

Ralph Repo/Flickr

(Pictured: Oberlin College, founded in 1833.)

4. Ohio is believed to have been the first state to have an African American elected to public office.

Mike Mozart/Flickr

(John Mercer Langston, elected clerk of Brownhelm in 1854, is believed to have been the first African American ever elected to public office.)

5. Ohio was the first state to enact laws protecting working women.

Seattle Municipal Archives/Flickr

6. The first ever full-time automobile service station opened in Ohio.

William Creswell/Flickr

(It opened in 1899.) 

 

 

See the rest at:   http://www.onlyinyourstate.com/ohio/the-history-of-ohio/

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13 Undeniable Reasons Why The World Wouldn’t Be The Same Without Ohio

Whether you realize it or not, Ohio is a pretty vital state. It birthed irreplaceable inventions, destinations and individuals who have literally determined the course of history. Imagine a world without Ohio—and then be thankful that it exists.

1. Man may have never conjured up the courage to walk on the moon. 

 

2. Because of our swing state status, who knows how the close presidential elections would have turned out. 

 

3. Also, who knows who would have even ran our country throughout the course of history, (or the course history would have taken), considering the notable amount of presidents that came from Ohio.  

 4. We may not have ever discovered electricity. 

 

5. …and if someone else DID happen to stumble upon the invention of the light bulb, then the Northeast Blackout of 2003 probably wouldn’t have happened…(but that one’s irrelevant. Right?)  

6. These would probably be nothing more than just seeds and trees—and that’s kind of a really sad thought. 

 

 

7. America wouldn’t have the simple pleasure of a frosty or a square burger… 

 

There would be no Roller Coaster Capital of the World. DO YOU EVEN KNOW HOW DEPRESSING THIS WOULD BE?  

We probably wouldn’t even have rock n’ roll. 

 

 

 

View mroe:   http://www.onlyinyourstate.com/ohio/why-the-world-wouldnt-be-the-same-without-oh/

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Some great Halloween Costume Ideas

Inspired by Ohio!

Halloween will be here before you know it, so if you haven’t yet planned who or what to dress up as, consider these Ohio inspired costumes

For more great Halloween Costume ideas go to:  http://www.onlyinyourstate.com/ohio/halloween-costumes-oh/

Muscle Cars to Minivans -

A recap of Chrysler's 90 year History of luxury car innovation.

This year marks 90 years since Chrysler started making cars in and around Detroit. 

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What These 20 Ohio Photographers Captured Will Blow You Away

Ohio is undeniably beautiful and undeniably underrated. From hidden waterfalls and mysterious caves, to romantic cityscapes and rolling hills of some of the most beautiful fall foliage you’ll ever encounter, our state truly has a little bit of everything.
Many talented photographers (both professional and amateur) have been kind enough to share their work with Only In Ohio’s Facebook page


For more beautiful images see:  http://www.onlyinyourstate.com/ohio/oh-photographers-1/


 1. ‘Web Necklace” at Silver Creek Metropark in Wadsworth, OH
Photo by: Britney Rossiter Photography

2. Sunset over Ashland County cornfield
 Photo by: Dean Davidson

 3. Viaduct Park (Cleveland Metroparks) in Bedford, OH
 Photo by: Linda Myers

10 Awesome Corn Mazes In Ohio You Have To Do This Fall

There’s nothing more festive than a good old-fashioned corn maze in the fall. Fortunately, Ohio is home to some pretty impressive corn mazes.  

1. Columbiana Maze Craze (New Springfield) 

This 20-acre interactive corn maze features a checkpoint game, a farm scene investigation and several other activities. The maze is open each weekend until November 1 and is located at 14070 Woodworth Rd., New Springfield, OH 44443. 

 

2. Young’s Jersey Dairy’s Cowvin’s Corny Maze (Yellow Springs)  

Open daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., this fun-filled maze is $5.50 per person. (Kids 4 and under are free.) It is located at 6880 Springfield Xenia Rd., Yellow Springs, OH 45387.

3. Maple Hollow Farms (West Lafayette) 

 

In addition to the corn maze, this farm also features a pumpkin pitch and hayrides. Maple Hollow Farms is open Friday-Sunday and is located at 56540 U.S. Hwy. 36, West Lafayette, OH 43845.

4. Sweetapple Farm Market (Vincent) 

Get lost in (or find your way out of) this corn maze on the weekends during the month of October. Sweetapple Farm Market is located at 149 Sweetapple Rd., Vincent, OH 45784.

5. Derthick’s Corn Maze (Mantua) 

 This family owned and operated farm features three mazes, kids games, play areas and more. "Maze days" are Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Derthick's Corn Maze is located at 5182 State Route 82, Mantua, OH 44255.

 

6. The Fury Trail Farm (Waynesfield)  

Open until the end of October, this family fun farm also features hayrides, pumpkins, a mini zip line and other fall activities. The Fury Trail Farm is located at 19407 State Rt. 117, Waynesfield, OH 45896.

7. Brown’s Family Farm Market (Hamilton) 

After you've picked your own pumpkin and taken a hayride, try to find your way of the maze at Brown's Family Farm Market. It's open seven days a week until the end of October and is located at 11620 Hamilton Cleves Rd., Hamilton, OH 45013.

8. Leaders Family Farm (Napoleon) 

Ohio's first corn maze features several family-fun activities. Leaders Family Farm is located at the intersection of State Rt. 24 and County Rd. 16, Napoleon, OH 43545.

9. Bonnybrook Farms (Clarksville) 

This fun-filled farm features Fall Farm Days all through the month of October. Bonnybrook Farms is located at 3779 State Rt. 132, Clarksville, OH 45113.

10. Porter’s Pumpkin Patch (Pomeroy) 

 Find your way out of the three-acre corn maze at Porter's Pumpkin Patch, located at the corner of Flatwoods Rd. and Pomeroy Pike, Pomeroy, OH 45769.

 

 

 

For more images, view source at:   http://www.onlyinyourstate.com/ohio/corn-mazes-in-oh/