Description: Dated 1936, this photograph shows Works Progress Administration (WPA) workers constructing Bethel Road in Bethel, Ohio, a village in Clermont County. A note on the photograph's reverse reads "W.P.A. Project Making Fill Bethel Ohio 1936." This photograph is one of the many visual materials collected for use in the Ohio Guide. In 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt established the Works Progress Administration by executive order to create jobs for the large numbers of unemployed laborers, as well as artists, musicians, actors, and writers. The Federal Arts Program, a sector of the Works Progress Administration, included the Federal Writers’ Project, one of the primary goals of which was to complete the America Guide series, a series of guidebooks for each state which included state history, art, architecture, music, literature, and points of interest to the major cities and tours throughout the state. Work on the Ohio Guide began in 1935 with the publication of several pamphlets and brochures. The Reorganization Act of 1939 consolidated the Works Progress Administration and other agencies into the Federal Works Administration, and the Federal Writers’ Project became the Federal Writers’ Project in Ohio. The final product was published in 1940 and went through several editions. The Ohio Guide Collection consists of 4,769 photographs collected for use in Ohio Guide and other publications of the Federal Writers’ Project in Ohio from 1935-1939. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B11F04_05_001
Subjects: Road construction; Road construction workers; Dump trucks; Ohio--History--Pictorial works; Federal Writers' Project
Places: Bethel (Ohio); Clermont County (Ohio)
 

Description: This is an artist's rendering of the "Floating Bethel," a riverboat that served as a chapel for Reverend George T. Clayton. In 1894, Clayton built a chapel and living quarters on a small barge. He floated down river from Pittsburgh to Moundsville, West Virginia, using singers on the barge to attract attention to his preaching. The Floating Bethel burned down in 1898. A note on the reverse reads "Brats - Union Bethel- Floating Bethel, Cincinnati Ohio." This photograph is one of the many visual materials collected for use in the Ohio Guide. In 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt established the Works Progress Administration by executive order to create jobs for the large numbers of unemployed laborers, as well as artists, musicians, actors, and writers. The Federal Arts Program, a sector of the Works Progress Administration, included the Federal Writers’ Project, one of the primary goals of which was to complete the America Guide series, a series of guidebooks for each state which included state history, art, architecture, music, literature, and points of interest to the major cities and tours throughout the state. Work on the Ohio Guide began in 1935 with the publication of several pamphlets and brochures. The Reorganization Act of 1939 consolidated the Works Progress Administration and other agencies into the Federal Works Administration, and the Federal Writers’ Project became the Federal Writers’ Project in Ohio. The final product was published in 1940 and went through several editions. The Ohio Guide Collection consists of 4,769 photographs collected for use in Ohio Guide and other publications of the Federal Writers’ Project in Ohio from 1935-1939. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B12F01_003_001
Subjects: Riverboats; Boats and boating--Ohio; Transportation--Ohio--History.; Boat & ship industry; Ohio--History--Pictorial works; Federal Writers' Project
Places: Bethel (Ohio); Clermont County (Ohio)
 

Description: Dated 1936, this photograph shows Burke Park in the village of Bethel, Ohio, on South West Street in Clermont County. The park is known for its pavilion which was designed for musical performances. Situated on a grassy knoll, the music coming from the pavilion creates a dynamic acoustic experience for the listener. This photograph is one of the many visual materials collected for use in the Ohio Guide. In 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt established the Works Progress Administration by executive order to create jobs for the large numbers of unemployed laborers, as well as artists, musicians, actors, and writers. The Federal Arts Program, a sector of the Works Progress Administration, included the Federal Writers’ Project, one of the primary goals of which was to complete the America Guide series, a series of guidebooks for each state which included state history, art, architecture, music, literature, and points of interest to the major cities and tours throughout the state. Work on the Ohio Guide began in 1935 with the publication of several pamphlets and brochures. The Reorganization Act of 1939 consolidated the Works Progress Administration and other agencies into the Federal Works Administration, and the Federal Writers’ Project became the Federal Writers’ Project in Ohio. The final product was published in 1940 and went through several editions. The Ohio Guide Collection consists of 4,769 photographs collected for use in Ohio Guide and other publications of the Federal Writers’ Project in Ohio from 1935-1939. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B10F04_025_001
Subjects: Parks; Works Progress Administration; Buildings
Places: Bethel (Ohio); Clermont County (Ohio)
 

Description: Dated 1937, this photograph shows a shelter house with a fireplace at Burke Park, a centrally located park in the village of Bethel, Ohio, on South West Street. The park is known for its pavilion which was designed for musical performances. Situated on a grassy knoll the music coming from the pavilion creates a dynamic acoustic experience for the listener. This photograph is one of the many visual materials collected for use in the Ohio Guide. In 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt established the Works Progress Administration by executive order to create jobs for the large numbers of unemployed laborers, as well as artists, musicians, actors, and writers. The Federal Arts Program, a sector of the Works Progress Administration, included the Federal Writers’ Project, one of the primary goals of which was to complete the America Guide series, a series of guidebooks for each state which included state history, art, architecture, music, literature, and points of interest to the major cities and tours throughout the state. Work on the Ohio Guide began in 1935 with the publication of several pamphlets and brochures. The Reorganization Act of 1939 consolidated the Works Progress Administration and other agencies into the Federal Works Administration, and the Federal Writers’ Project became the Federal Writers’ Project in Ohio. The final product was published in 1940 and went through several editions. The Ohio Guide Collection consists of 4,769 photographs collected for use in Ohio Guide and other publications of the Federal Writers’ Project in Ohio from 1935-1939. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B11F03_06_001
Subjects: Parks; Buildings; Works Progress Administration
Places: Bethel (Ohio); Clermont County (Ohio)
 

Description: Dated 1937, this photograph shows a shelter house with a fireplace at Burke Park, a centrally located park in the village of Bethel, Ohio, on South West Street. The park is known for its pavilion which was designed for musical performances. Situated on a grassy knoll the music coming from the pavilion creates a dynamic acoustic experience for the listener. This photograph is one of the many visual materials collected for use in the Ohio Guide. In 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt established the Works Progress Administration by executive order to create jobs for the large numbers of unemployed laborers, as well as artists, musicians, actors, and writers. The Federal Arts Program, a sector of the Works Progress Administration, included the Federal Writers’ Project, one of the primary goals of which was to complete the America Guide series, a series of guidebooks for each state which included state history, art, architecture, music, literature, and points of interest to the major c View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B11F03_15_001
Subjects: Parks; Architecture; Buildings; Works Progress Administration
Places: Bethel (Ohio); Clermont County (Ohio)
 

Description: Cincinnati Union Bethel was founded in 1830 as a religious and social outreach organization for riverboat operators. Itself initially run from a riverboat, CUB moored itself in 1871 to a block bounded by Front, Sycamore and Broadway, currently part of the site of Great American Ballpark. With the growth of manufacturing operations along Third Street, CUB shifted its mission to minister to single women and children working in the factories. A new five-story building at Third and Lytle, the Anna Louise Inn, was opened Memorial Day 1909 and remains in operation. Photograph likely depicts 308 E Front St, 1871 edifice. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B02F15_015_1
Subjects: Cincinnati (Ohio)--Buildings, structures, etc.; Charitable organizations--Ohio--Cincinnati
Places: Cincinnati (Ohio); Hamilton County (Ohio)
 

Description: This photograph (ca. 1935-1943) depicts Union Bethel Chapel, with W.H. Kings's Saloon sharing the building with the address 30 Third Street. To the left at 29 Third Street is Harry, Davidson & Co; Ship, Chandlery & Boat Stores and at 28 Third Street is Slimer & Raipe Meat Store. To the right at 38 Third Street is J. Giddings Ice, Vegetables, Can Fruits & Preserves. Cincinnati Union Bethel was founded in 1830 as a religious and social outreach organization for riverboat operators. Itself initially run from a riverboat, CUB moored itself in 1871 to a block bounded by Front, Sycamore and Broadway, currently part of the site of Great American Ballpark. With the growth of manufacturing operations along Third Street, CUB shifted its mission to minister to single women and children working in the factories. A new five-story building at Third and Lytle, the Anna Louise Inn, was opened Memorial Day 1909 and remains in operation. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B03F01_032_001
Subjects: Cincinnati (Ohio)--Buildings, structures, etc.; Architecture; Central Business Districts; Storefronts--United States--Pictorial works; Charitable organizations--Ohio--Cincinnati; Chapels--Ohio--Cincinnati--1920-1930; Ohio--History--Pictorial works; Federal Writers' Project
Places: Cincinnati (Ohio); Hamilton County (Ohio)
 

Description: Group of boys playing basketball at recess, Bethel Township High School, Miami County, Ohio, ca. 1900-1910. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL01147
Subjects: Photography--Ohio; Boys; Basketball--Ohio--History; Sports; Schools; Education
Places: Miami County (Ohio)
 

Description: Caption reads: "District #12. October 28, 1936. Marker erected by Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce on the site of Yeatman's Tavern, Cincinnati, Ohio, now occupied by the Cincinnati Union Bethel Building, 308 East Front Street, 60 feet East of Sycamore Street. The ground floor is occupied by 'The Church of God', a religious organization." View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B03F07_027_1
Subjects: Cincinnati (Ohio)--Buildings, structures, etc.
Places: Cincinnati (Ohio); Hamilton County (Ohio)
 

Description: Caption reads "Marker erected by the Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce on the site of the Yeatman's Tavern, Cincinnati, Ohio, now occupied by the Cincinnati Union Bethel Building, 308 East Front Street, 60 feet East of Sycamore Street. The ground floor is occupied by 'The Church of God', a religious organization." Sign reads "Site of Yeatman's Tavern. Cincinnati's first hotel. Built 1793. Site of Yeatman's Cove. Foot of this hill. First settler's landing place 1788. Marker erected by Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce Historic Sites Committee" Yeatman's Tavern, the Square and Compass, was a large two and a half story frame building facing Front Street. It over looked one of the earliest landing places in a town known as Losantiville in 1793. It was the center of the social and civic life in the community, which later became Cincinnati. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B03F06_019_001
Subjects: Tavern (Inns) signs; Cincinnati (Ohio)--History
Places: Cincinnati (Ohio); Hamilton County (Ohio)
 

Description: Photograph of Charles T. Isom in a hat and coat standing by a car. Isom (1880-1943) was a graduate of Denison University and Ohio University, and served as a chaplain in World War I. He was Executive Secretary of Ohio Baptist General Association for 24 years, and worked as editor of the Ohio Baptist News. In the 1930s, he moved to Dayton where he was Pastor of Bethel Baptist Church until his death in 1943. The Ohio Baptist General Association, an organization of African American Baptist churches with its headquarters in Columbus, was founded in 1895 as the Ohio Baptist State Convention and reorganized as the Ohio Baptist General Association in 1919. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: P190_B01_03
Subjects: African American Ohioans; American Baptist Church--Clergy; Religion in Ohio
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: Photograph of Charles T. Isom standing with an unidentified man and woman. Isom (1880-1943) was a graduate of Denison University and Ohio University, and served as a chaplain in World War I. He was Executive Secretary of Ohio Baptist General Association for 24 years, and worked as editor of the Ohio Baptist News. In the 1930s, he moved to Dayton where he was Pastor of Bethel Baptist Church until his death in 1943. The Ohio Baptist General Association, an organization of African American Baptist churches with its headquarters in Columbus, was founded in 1895 as the Ohio Baptist State Convention and reorganized as the Ohio Baptist General Association in 1919. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: P190_B01_04
Subjects: African American Ohioans; American Baptist Church--Clergy; Religion in Ohio
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)