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Bear Branch, Indiana is one of those very small Indiana towns that you may have heard of but probably have never been to. It’s not a “Ghost Town” but it definitely was a much busier town in the …[View More]

Historic Morris Manor French Girls School, Cincinnati, Ohio,

Built in 1873 initially as a French school for girls, Morris Manor is an architectural gem of Walnut Hills. Its unique craftsmanship and design earned this building a place on the National Register of…[View More]

School House Restaurant, Camp Dennison, Ohio

The Camp Dennison School was built in 1864 after the conclusion of the Civil War and was occupied from 1870 – 1952 as part of the Hamilton County School District. It was one of the first 2 room, 2 s…[View More]

10 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Norwood, Ohio

In this video we cover the strange, interesting and unusual stories and places in Norwood, Ohio that are for the most part, known only to the locals. For example, do you know what famous actor was bor…[View More]

West Union One Room School House, Norwich, Ohio

Built in 1858 near Norwich, Ohio, the West Union One Room School House is the second school at this location and one of the finest examples of early educational buildings in the region.

The Abandoned Schools of Butlerville, Indiana

Butlerville, Indiana built a high school in 1904 and a grade school in 1922. Unfortunately neither school has been used in over 20 years and time has taken its toll on both buildings.

First School Bus Safety Mirror, Lambertville, Michigan

The first school bus safety mirror was installed in the late 1940s near Lambertville, Michigan. The mirror was designed by a school bus driver after he nearly ran over one of his children he dropped …[View More]

Howe Military Academy, Howe, Indiana

Howe was established in 1884 as a grammar school and later transformed into a Military Academy. Due to declining enrollments the academy was closed permanently closed in June of this year. In this vid…[View More]

Milton School, Milton, Indiana

Built in 1923 the Milton School was the cornerstone of the town of Milton. Unfortunately the school was closed and eventually fell into disrepair. Demolition of the school began on Tuesday, March 19th…[View More]

Jefferson Proving Ground, Madison, Indiana

Established in 1941, the Jefferson Proving Ground facility was operational up until 1995. This video is about the historic structures hidden deep in the woods.

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