Description: This image shows the entrance arch to Findlay College in Findlay, Ohio. On January 28, 1882, the Church of God and the city of Findlay, Ohio, established Findlay College. The institution struggled at first, but by 1897, the college had established an endowment of more than 100,000 dollars and boasted sixteen faculty members. In 1989, Findlay College became known as the University of Findlay. The campus, still affiliated with the Church of God, then embarked on a building campaign, adding five new buildings over the next several years. By the start of the twenty-first century, this institution boasted sixty-five different areas of undergraduate study and eight graduate programs. The university is especially well known for its equestrian studies program and offers equestrian riding as a varsity sport. In 2005, more than 3,300 undergraduates and 1,200 graduate students enrolled at the University of Findlay. The university also boasted a sizable international student body, representing thirty countries. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL06416
Subjects: Findlay (Ohio); Education, Higher--Ohio--History; Arches; Architecture--Ohio
Places: Findlay (Ohio); Hancock County (Ohio)
 

Description: Reverse reads: "Glenwood Jr. High School, Findlay Ohio, Hancock Co." This building is still used as Glenwood Junior High School. It is part of Findlay City Schools. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B12F06_030_001
Subjects: Junior high schools--United States; Findlay (Ohio)--History; Architecture--Ohio--Pictorial works; Education; School buildings--Ohio; Ohio--History--Pictorial works; Federal Writers' Project
Places: Findlay (Ohio); Hancock County (Ohio)
 

Description: An image purveying Riverside Park in Findlay. Riverside Park was a popular destination in the early part of the 20th century as a place for people from all parts of Ohio to come and relax. Among other things, the park had places for people to swim, and dancing along with live music. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL06742
Subjects: Recreation; Amusement parks--Ohio; Findlay (Ohio)
Places: Findlay (Ohio); Hancock County (Ohio); Ohio
 

Description: An image purveying Riverside Park in Findlay. Riverside Park was a popular destination in the early part of the 20th century as a place for people from all parts of Ohio to come and relax. Among other things, the park had places for people to swim, and dancing along with live music. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL06743
Subjects: Recreation; Amusement parks--Ohio; Findlay (Ohio)
Places: Findlay (Ohio)
 

Description: View of Findlay, Ohio, ca. 1840, from "Historical Collections of Ohio" by Henry Howe, 1847. Findlay is the county seat of Hancock County. During the War of 1812, Colonel James Findlay built a road to transport troops across the region and constructed a stockade that was named Fort Findlay in his honor. The community of Findlay began to emerge in the area surrounding the fort after the war was over. Future Ohio Governor Joseph Vance and Elnathan Corry laid out the first lots in 1821. The town's population remained small in the first several decades. By the 1840s, there were approximately one hundred families residing in Findlay. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL04116
Subjects: Findlay (Ohio); Ohio History--Natural and Native Ohio; City and town life
Places: Findlay (Ohio); Hancock County (Ohio)
 

Description: A street lighted by natural gas in Findlay, Ohio, ca. 1840-1849. Findlay is the county seat of Hancock County. During the War of 1812, Colonel James Findlay built a road to transport troops across the region and constructed a stockade that was named Fort Findlay in his honor. The community of Findlay began to emerge in the area surrounding the fort after the war was over. Future Ohio Governor Joseph Vance and Elnathan Corry laid out the first lots in 1821. The town's population remained small in the first several decades. By the 1840s, there were approximately one hundred families residing in Findlay. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL04117
Subjects: Findlay (Ohio); Ohio History--Natural and Native Ohio; City and town life; Gas industry--Ohio
Places: Findlay (Ohio); Hancock County (Ohio)
 

Description: Original description reads: "Street lighted by natural gas at Findlay, Ohio. Drawn by Charles Graham from photographs by Zay, and Crozier & Linaweaver, Findlay, Ohio. See page 838, "Harper's Weekly", Dec. 19, 1885." View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B10F02_007_001
Subjects: Findlay (Ohio)--Pictorial works
Places: Findlay (Ohio); Hancock County (Ohio)
 

Description: The exterior of the Marathon Oil Co. building in Findlay. Marathon was originally known as the Ohio Oil Company until 1962. It's origin goes back to the late 19th century when Ohio was found to have oil of its own. The company would soon be taken over by the giant Standard Oil until Standard Oil was eventually dismantled. The company later decided to expand its operations, searching for oil further afield and eventually getting into the business processing oil, where previously it had simply sold crude oil to other companies. By the 1960s, the company had acquired its name of Marathon, and later it would merge with another oil company to become Marathon Ashland Petroleum. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL06738
Subjects: Oil fields--Ohio; Oil industry; Findlay (Ohio)
Places: Findlay (Ohio); Hancock County (Ohio); Ohio
 

Description: The exterior of the Marathon Oil Co. building in Findlay. Marathon was originally known as the Ohio Oil Company until 1962. It's origin goes back to the late 19th century when Ohio was found to have oil of its own. The company would soon be taken over by the giant Standard Oil until until Standard Oil was eventually dismantled. Eventually the company decided to expand its operations, searching for oil further afield and eventually getting into the business processing oil, where previously it had simply sold crude oil to other companies. By the 1960s, the company had acquired its name of Marathon, and later it would merge with another oil company to become Marathon Ashland Petroleum. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL06739
Subjects: Oil fields--Ohio; Oil industry; Findlay (Ohio)
Places: Findlay (Ohio); Hancock County (Ohio); Ohio
 

Description: J.C. Connell was born on April 20, 1854, in Ireland, and when he was two years old, his family moved to Waterford, Pennsylvania. As a young man, he travelled to Titusville, Pennsylvania, and started in the oil business. In 1887, he moved to Findlay, Ohio, and was key in the organization of the Ohio Oil Company in Findlay, Ohio. In 1911, Donnell became the president of Ohio Oil until his death in 1927. In the 1962, Ohio Oil changed its name to Marathon Oil. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL07686
Subjects: Oil industry; Findlay (Ohio); Business--Ohio
 

Description: Reverse reads: "Findlay High School Located on W. Main Cross St, N. Side. 1131 W of Main. Findlay High School (Page 30) Hancock Co." This is a photograph of Findlay High School in Findlay, Ohio. The school was built in 1940 and is now Central Middle School. It is scheduled to close in 2013. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B12F06_012_001
Subjects: Findlay (Ohio)--History; High schools--Ohio; Schools--1930-1940; Schools--Ohio; School buildings--Ohio; Architecture--Ohio--Pictorial works; Ohio--History--Pictorial works; Federal Writers' Project
Places: Findlay (Ohio); Hancock County (Ohio)
 

Description: Reverse reads: "Donnell Junior High School (Page 23) Hancock Co." This is a photograph of Donnell Junior High School in Findlay, Ohio. This school was built in 1925 and will be closed in 2011. Demolition is pending. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B12F06_014_001
Subjects: Junior high schools--United States; Findlay (Ohio)--History; Architecture--Ohio--Pictorial works; Education; School buildings--Ohio; Ohio--History--Pictorial works; Federal Writers' Project
Places: Findlay (Ohio); Hancock County (Ohio)