“Big Ear” Radio Telescope, Delaware, Ohio
“Big Ear” Radio Telescope, Delaware, Ohio
Built in 1963 near Delaware, Ohio, the Big Ear Radio Telescope was the brainchild of Dr. John D. Kraus, astronomer at Ohio State University. Unfortunately Big Ear was demolished in 1998 and replaced w…[View More]
Historic Africa, Ohio
Historic Africa, Ohio
Established in the early 1800s as East Orange, Ohio, this small village was later renamed “Africa” due to the acceptance of free slaves to this area.
Orange Road Bridge, Powell, Ohio
Orange Road Bridge, Powell, Ohio
Built in 1898, the Orange Road Steel Through Truss Bridge located near Powell, Ohio was restored in 1970 and closed to all traffic in 2007. This bridge is slated for demolition at some point in the fu…[View More]
Trotwood Railroad Depot, Trotwood, Ohio
Trotwood Railroad Depot, Trotwood, Ohio
The Trotwood Railroad Depot was built in 1913 but not before services for the railroad were located in several other buildings and even in an old boxcar in the downtown area. Seventy Five years after …[View More]
Lindner Park Bridge, Pleasant Ridge, Cincinnati, Ohio
Lindner Park Bridge, Pleasant Ridge, Cincinnati, Ohio
Hidden back in the woods of the Lindner Park/McCullough Estate Nature Preserve is a small foot bridge built in 1910. Very little is known about this mysterious bridge.
First Ohio State University Football Game, Delaware, Ohio
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
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
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
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
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.