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First Ohio State University Football Game, Delaware, Ohio

In 1890 Ohio State University played their first football game against Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware, Ohio for a 20-14 win. The game was played on a small field between the school and a creek w…[View More]

Historic Lockland Bandstand, Lockland, Ohio

Built in 1924 and beginning life as a bandstand along what is now I-75, the structure was eventually transformed into the office for the local health department.

Historic Farmersville, Ohio

The historic village of Farmersville is located southwest of Dayton, Ohio and is probably most famous for the “Bottle Farm” that was located just outside of town. It was owned by a rather …[View More]

Norfolk Southern Consolidated Road Overpass, Eaton, Ohio

Built in 1880 this stone arch rail road overpass is still used on a daily basis.

Junction Road Bridge, Fairhaven, Ohio

Built in 1875 by the Massillon Bridge Company this very rare Bow String Bridge still see traffic on a daily basis in Preble County, Ohio.

First Vegan Earth Day, Cincinnati, Ohio

This video is about the First Vegan Earth Day in Cincinnati, Ohio. One of the largest contributors to Global Warming is meat production/consumption by humans. In this video William Messer explains the…[View More]

Fox Run S-Bridge, New Concord, Ohio

Built in 1828, the Fox Run S-Bridge near New Concord, Ohio is literally shaped like an “S”. At least 5 of these “S” bridges were built along the National Road in Ohio. HereR…[View More]

Dresden Suspension Bridge, Dresden Ohio

Built in 1914 the Dresden Suspension Bridge in Dresden, Ohio is a similar design to the Silver Bridge which collapsed in 1967 into the Ohio River at Point Pleasant, West Virginia.

Pine Lake Ghost Road and Phantom Bridge, Greenford, Ohio

Built in 1928 this phantom bridge spans the Middle Fork of Little Beaver Creek. Located in Mahoning County, Ohio, the bridge was restored in 1964 and closed to traffic about 10 years ago. Now sitting …[View More]

Salt Creek Covered Bridge, Norwich, Ohio

Built in 1876, the Salt Creek Covered Bridge is the flagship of the Ohio Historic Bridge Association as this is the bridge that was saved by the group at the very beginning.

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