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117 S. Fountain Ave.
Springfield, OH 45502
(937) 324-0657
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In 1877, industrialist P.P. Mast embarked on a new line of business in publishing, starting with a bi-monthly paper called Farm and Fireside to advertise to farmers. What started out as Mast, Crowell & Kirkpatrick in one small office on Limestone expanded to the northwest corner of W. High and Wittenberg Avenue by 1881. This postcard shows the expanded building after it became Crowell Publishing in 1903 and prior to further building expansions down Wittenberg Avenue in the 19-teens. This original building was demolished and replaced in 1924 and the main entrance was moved to the center of W. High.
You can join us next Wednesday, July 15 at 6:30pm for a special virtual presentation through Zoom with photographer Kevin Kampman as he shows a glimpse inside the abandoned Crowell Collier complex, that just recently completed demolition.
When the Crowell-Collier facility closed abruptly in December 1956, it represented signs of change in the industry, in society, and most importantly, for Springfield and Clark County. For many years the complex of buildings sat empty and while they found other uses and owners through the years, they never returned to their former glory. Having learned graphic arts from its former employees, artist Kevin Kampman felt drawn to the buildings and spent time over eight years roaming inside and studying its artifacts. His photos represent his effort to bare the soul of the buildings and the remnants of a former publishing giant. To join, click to register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIscO2trTktEtKg7KrPKX_0eMXsRZoExv_9
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Convert any picture into a free puzzle to play directly from your web browser. No installation or plugin required. Works on all desktop and mobile browsers. Take a picture or choose one from our gallery, build, play and share. #imapuzzle #puzzleThis hand carved wooden chain was made from a single block of wood and comes from the Thomas (Edward) Turner collection at the Heritage Center. Turner, an employee at International Harvester, carved the many intricate items in this collection prior to 1910, engaging in what was a very popular men's hobby at the time. He was even awarded a prize for his art at the 1896 Clark County Fair! His son Dr. Ray Turner donated the collection to the Clark County Historical Society in 1957. Other items include carved fruit pits, boxes, intricate hangings, and more, ALL carved from a single piece of wood.