Description: This photograph shows a group of four log cabins probably on one of the Lake Erie Islands, as they were grouped with other photos from that area. The Lake Erie Islands are a chain of archipelagic islands in Lake Erie. Most islands that are large enough are popular tourist attractions with car ferries running from the mainland and between some islands and some small airports and numerous private marinas offering other ways to reach the islands. Grape growing and wineries were once the mainstay of the economy. Kelleys Island is heavily forested and has replaced them almost entirely, but still relies heavily on its limestone quarries. South Bass Island is more developed and still has a few large vineyards and is a popular vacation and recreation spot; it is often referred to as the “Key West of Lake Erie”. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B08F08_005_001
Subjects: Lake Erie Islands (Ohio); Tourism--Ohio; Log cabins--United States
Places: Lake Erie Islands (Ohio); Erie County (Ohio); Ottawa County (Ohio)
 

Description: This photograph shows a group of four log cabins probably on one of the Lake Erie Islands, as they were grouped with other photos from that area. The Lake Erie Islands are a chain of archipelagic islands in Lake Erie. Most islands that are large enough are popular tourist attractions with car ferries running from the mainland and between some islands and some small airports and numerous private marinas offering other ways to reach the islands. Grape growing and wineries were once the mainstay of the economy. Kelleys Island is heavily forested and has replaced them almost entirely, but still relies heavily on its limestone quarries. South Bass Island is more developed and still has a few large vineyards and is a popular vacation and recreation spot; it is often referred to as the “Key West of Lake Erie”. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B08F08_010_001
Subjects: Lake Erie Islands (Ohio); Tourism--Ohio; Log cabins--United States
Places: Lake Erie Islands (Ohio); Erie County (Ohio); Ottawa County (Ohio)
 

Description: This photograph shows a log cabin on the waterfront. More information. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B10F02_010_001
Subjects: Log cabins--United States
Places: Ohio
 

Description: Caption reads "Sitting room in old Huffman House - from Springfield folder." This photograph (ca. 1935-1943) is of the interior of The Jacob Huffman House, built in 1829. Jacob Huffman settled in the Springfield, Ohio area when his parents moved in 1802, from their native state of Virginia. His first home was a hewed log cabin, considered one of the best in the county. Jacob was a skilled stone mason and laid the foundations of many houses and barns throughout Springfield County, and eventually built himself a substantial stone home, notable in that it required no plaster for the interior. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B01F12_005_001
Subjects: Architecture--Ohio--Pictorial works.; Architecture, Domestic--Ohio--Pictorial works.; Interiors; Log cabins--United States
Places: Springfield (Ohio); Clark County (Ohio)
 

Description: Taken by traveling photographer Albert J. Ewing, ca. 1896-1912, this photograph shows a family posing on their farm. A woman and baby sit in the buggy, a small child sits on the horse, and a man and three girls stand in the yard outside their log cabin. Like most of Ewing's work, it was likely taken in southeastern Ohio or central West Virginia. Born in 1870 in Washington County, Ohio, near Marietta, Ewing most likely began his photography career in the 1890s. The 1910 US Census and a 1912-1913 directory list him as a photographer. A negative signed "Ewing Brothers" and a picture with his younger brother, Frank, indicate that Frank may have joined the business. After 1916, directories list Albert as a salesman. He died in 1934. The Ewing Collection consists of 5,055 glass plate negatives, each individually housed and numbered. Additionally, the collection includes approximately 450 modern contact prints made from the glass plate negatives. Subjects include infants and young children, elderly people, families, school and religious groups, animals and rural scenes. In 1982, the Ohio Historical Society received the collection, still housed in the original dry plate negative boxes purchased by Albert J. Ewing. A selection of the original glass plate negatives were exhibited for the first time in 2013 at the Ohio Historical Center. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV71_b11_f636
Subjects: Ewing, Albert J. (1870-1934); Portrait photography--United States--History; Agriculture; Rural Life; Farming; Log cabins
Places: Ohio; West Virginia
 

Description: Taken by traveling photographer Albert J. Ewing, ca. 1896-1912, this photograph shows four men and two young boys standing outside a log structure. Like most of Ewing's work, it was likely taken in southeastern Ohio or central West Virginia. Born in 1870 in Washington County, Ohio, near Marietta, Ewing most likely began his photography career in the 1890s. The 1910 US Census and a 1912-1913 directory list him as a photographer. A negative signed "Ewing Brothers" and a picture with his younger brother, Frank, indicate that Frank may have joined the business. After 1916, directories list Albert as a salesman. He died in 1934. The Ewing Collection consists of 5,055 glass plate negatives, each individually housed and numbered. Additionally, the collection includes approximately 450 modern contact prints made from the glass plate negatives. Subjects include infants and young children, elderly people, families, school and religious groups, animals and rural scenes. In 1982, the Ohio Historical Society received the collection, still housed in the original dry plate negative boxes purchased by Albert J. Ewing. A selection of the original glass plate negatives were exhibited for the first time in 2013 at the Ohio Historical Center. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV71_b11_f639
Subjects: Ewing, Albert J. (1870-1934); Portrait photography--United States--History; Log cabins; Rural Life; Farming; Agriculture
Places: Ohio; West Virginia
 

Description: This is a group portrait of six people and a dog sitting in front of a log building. This photograph was taken by traveling photographer Albert J. Ewing, ca. 1896-1912. Like most of Ewing's work, it was likely taken in southeastern Ohio or central West Virginia. Born in 1870 in Washington County, Ohio, near Marietta, Ewing most likely began his photography career in the 1890s. The 1910 US Census and a 1912-1913 directory list him as a photographer. A negative signed “Ewing Brothers” and a picture with his younger brother, Frank, indicate that Frank may have joined the business. After 1916, directories list Albert as a salesman. He died in 1934. The Ewing Collection consists of 5,055 glass plate negatives, each individually housed and numbered. Additionally, the collection includes approximately 450 modern contact prints made from the glass plate negatives. Subjects include infants and young children, elderly people, families, school and religious groups, animals and rural scenes. In 1982, the Ohio Historical Society received the collection, still housed in the original dry plate negative boxes purchased by Albert J. Ewing. A selection of the original glass plate negatives were exhibited for the first time in 2013 at the Ohio Historical Center. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL06351
Subjects: Ewing, Albert J. (1870-1934); Families; Portrait photography--United States--History; Log cabins
Places: Ohio; West Virginia
 

Description: Taken by traveling photographer Albert J. Ewing, ca. 1896-1912, this photograph titled 'The Old Plantation' and labeled 'Photo by Ewing Bros.' shows a man standing in front of a log cabin and holding a farming tool in his right hand. Like most of Ewing's work, it was likely taken in southeastern Ohio or central West Virginia. Born in 1870 in Washington County, Ohio, near Marietta, Ewing most likely began his photography career in the 1890s. The 1910 US Census and a 1912-1913 directory list him as a photographer. A negative signed "Ewing Brothers" and a picture with his younger brother, Frank, indicate that Frank may have joined the business. After 1916, directories list Albert as a salesman. He died in 1934. The Ewing Collection consists of 5,055 glass plate negatives, each individually housed and numbered. Additionally, the collection includes approximately 450 modern contact prints made from the glass plate negatives. Subjects include infants and young children, elderly people, families, school and religious groups, animals and rural scenes. In 1982, the Ohio Historical Society received the collection, still housed in the original dry plate negative boxes purchased by Albert J. Ewing. A selection of the original glass plate negatives were exhibited for the first time in 2013 at the Ohio Historical Center. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV71_b12_f692
Subjects: Ewing, Albert J. (1870-1934); Portrait photography--United States--History; Agriculture; Farming; Rural Life; Log cabins
Places: Ohio; West Virginia
 

Description: The James A. Garfield House in Moreland Hills. This is where the president spent his childhood. He was born on November 19, 1831 in Moreland Hills to Abram and Eliza (Ballou) Garfield. He was the last "log cabin" president. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL06563
Subjects: Garfield, James A. (James Abram), 1831-1881; Presidents--United States; Cuyahoga County (Ohio); Log cabins
Places: Moreland Hills (Ohio); Cuyahoga County (Ohio)
 

Description: Taken by traveling photographer Albert J. Ewing, ca. 1896-1912, this photograph shows three women and a boy standing outside a small log cabin on their farm. The words "Rural Life" are etched on the glass plate negative. Like most of Ewing's work, it was likely taken in southeastern Ohio or central West Virginia. Born in 1870 in Washington County, Ohio, near Marietta, Ewing most likely began his photography career in the 1890s. The 1910 US Census and a 1912-1913 directory list him as a photographer. A negative signed "Ewing Brothers" and a picture with his younger brother, Frank, indicate that Frank may have joined the business. After 1916, directories list Albert as a salesman. He died in 1934. The Ewing Collection consists of 5,055 glass plate negatives, each individually housed and numbered. Additionally, the collection includes approximately 450 modern contact prints made from the glass plate negatives. Subjects include infants and young children, elderly people, families, school and religious groups, animals and rural scenes. In 1982, the Ohio Historical Society (now the Ohio History Connection) received the collection, still housed in the original dry plate negative boxes purchased by Albert J. Ewing. A selection of the original glass plate negatives were exhibited for the first time in 2013 at the Ohio Historical Center. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV71_b15_f926
Subjects: Ewing, Albert J. (1870-1934); Portrait photography--United States--History; Families; Rural Life; Log cabins
Places: Ohio; West Virginia