[…] into national, state and local levels. The LWV studies issues that affect the community and strive to create solutions that will better the community as a whole. Springfield’s chapter was active in making the city a better place f or all citizens by encouraging involvement in elections, housing, juvenile justice, children’s service, education, the […]
Springfield History Category Memorial Hall Time Capsule Collection Zach Foster 8/4/2011 *This list is not up to date with all the b oxes* Introduction The collection consists of items that were placed in the time capsule during the laying of the cornerstone of Memorial Hall on March 24th 1915. The building stood for […]
[…] was born June 22, 1891 in Dayton, Ohio, the son of Arthur and Shirley Blanche (Riggs) Altick. It is not clear when the Altick family moved to Springfield, but Arthur received his education through the Springfield city schools. He attended Wittenberg College and was graduated fr om the Williss Business College. On April 20, […]
[…] 11 at which time he went to work to support the family by working in the coal mines until he was 20 years old. He moved to Springfield, Ohio where he became an apprentice with the railroad for several years while mastering the machinist’s trade. From there he worked for various railroads in different […]
[…] in their Airplane 7 Photo Photos of Eisenhower's Gettysburg PA farm, Mt. Vernon, Saratoga NY Cottage, Sagamore Hill, The Hermitage Plymouth VT Home, Hyde Park NY Home, Springfield IL Home & Monticello, along with presidential photos of: A. Lincoln, B. T. Roosevelt, Grant, D. Coolid ge, E. Monroe, F. Jackson, G. Eisenhower, H. Jefferson, […]
[…] Given to Susan Frances Yeazel Furrow by her Cousin Ruth Lorene Yeazel • August 26, 1912, Urbana, Ohio – Postcard to Mrs. Bertha Thomas, 230 Stanton Ave., Springfield, Ohio, to Mother from Ward Thomas • Milton H. Davey Letter (returned) from Stella – 1918 • Post Card Soldiers Mail – Milton H. Davey to […]
[…] 1988, and we are sitting in the summer house of John Gotwald. Present are Betty Fisher, Marie Gotwald and John Gotwald. Gotwalds are long term residents of Springfield and know about everything in town. I will now ask John to start off however he wishes. John: I thought you might be interested in the […]
[…] • Early Valentines • Report cards, grades 1 -12 • Bushnell School photographs • Snyder Park Junior High School, Orange & Black newspaper, 1927, 1941 -1942 • Springfield High School diploma, tassel, and program. June 1945 • Wittenberg College graduation, 1953, Invitation to parents of seniors by President Clarence C. Stoughton, programs, & seating […]
[…] History • Misc Articles and Company Documents 1898 -1924 • Westcott Engine Information – 1910 -1925 • Indianapolis Speedway Race -1911 • Assorted Advertisements 1912 -1923 • Springfield newspaper advertisements Jan, 31 1915 and Feb, 7 1915 • Automobile Show -1915 • Westcott Car In Accident - Newspaper Article 12 -13 -1916 • "Vestibule" […]
Dr. Dredge Mary Cook: This is January 30, 1991. We're with Dr. and Mrs. Dredge. We will be talking in general about the sports scene in Springfield as early as Dr. Dredge can remember them. He's starting about the 1920's. Aren't you? Dr. Dredge: The late twenties. Mary: You were born here? Dr. Dredge: […]
