Ohio Archives - Page 12 of 27 - History in Your Own Backyard

Located in Poland, Ohio the White Bridge is one of the rarest bridges in the United States. Built in 1877 and recently restored this video tells the story behind Bow String Bridges in general.

Union Truss former Railroad Bridge, Struthers, Ohio

Here’s a short video about a former railroad bridge converted over for automobile traffic although it’s rarely used anymore.

Mahoning River Phantom Railroad Bridge

Built in the early 1900s, this abandoned railroad bridge sits quietly over the Mahoning River.

West Avenue Phantom Bridge, Youngstown, Ohio

The West Avenue Phantom Bridge in Youngstown, Ohio is slowly fading into history. Here’s a short video on this massive steel hulk.

Miamitown Bandstand, Miamitown, Ohio

The Miamitown Bandstand has a very interesting past in the fact that the original bandstand was moved about a mile down the road and eventually served as a chicken coop a…[View More]

Martinsville Covered Bridge, Martinsville, Ohio

Built in 1871, the Martinsville Road Covered Bridge is one of about 125 covered bridges still standing in Ohio out of over 3500 covered bridges built in the state over the years.

Miamitown War Memorial, Miamitown, Ohio

The Miamitown, Ohio war memorial stands next to the former town hall building featuring the names of the local men and women who have served in the military.

Miami Mill, Miamitown, Ohio

Constructed in the early 1800s the Miami Mill served the community up until 1913 when it was washed away in a flood.

Gieringer Store, Miamitown, Ohio

At one time the Gieringer Store was the largest store in Western Hamilton County, Ohio. Now only the shell of the building remains.

Miami Savings Bank, Miamitown Ohio

Founded in 1909 as Miami Savings and Loan Company the bank is the oldest company in Miamitown.

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