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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.

Moores Hill Reunion, Moores Hill, Indiana

Several longtime Moores Hill residents reminisce about growing up in this rural Dearborn County community.

Van Voast Avenue Bridge, Bellevue, Kentucky

This foot bridge in Bellevue, Kentucky was constructed in the late 1800s as a way for students to safely cross over a set of railroad tracks to their school on the other side.

Eleutherian College, Lancaster, Indiana

The Eleutherian College in rural Lancaster, Indiana is probably the most important building in Indiana. Here’s the story behind the building.

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