Description: Photograph of Frank A. Earl of Shelby County. Electrocuted December 20, 1907, for the Murder of William Legg. On April 20, 1907, Frank Earl and Frank Walter broke into William Legg's meat market in Sidney, Ohio, and demanded money at gunpoint. There were two shots fired, and Legg was killed. Although Earl maintained his innocence until the end, declaring, at his execution, that he had not killed Legg, he was charged guilty and executed in December, 1907. Frank Walter was sentenced to life in prison. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL08083
Subjects: Ohio History--State and Local Government--Law; Capital punishment--Ohio; Shelby County (Ohio)
Places: Sidney (Ohio); Shelby County (Ohio)
 

Description: An angled view of the Shelby County Courthouse in Sidney, Ohio. The courthouse would be finished construction in the second half of the 19th century and the building itself is based off of French building techniques. Shelby County itself dates back to the year 1819 and acquired it's name from the name of a politician who had previously served in the U.S. military. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL06807
Subjects: Architecture--Ohio; Courthouses--Ohio; Historic buildings--Ohio
Places: Sidney (Ohio); Shelby County (Ohio); Ohio
 

Description: Shelby County Courthouse, built in 1881-1883, designed by George Maetzel, Sidney, Shelby County, Ohio, ca. 1886-1888. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL00434
Subjects: Streets--Ohio; Ohio History--State and Local Government
Places: Sidney (Ohio); Shelby County (Ohio)
 

Description: Plat map showing Loramie Reservoir (now Lake Loramie) in Auglaize and Shelby County, Ohio. The southwest edge of the reservoir connects via a feeder to the nearby Miami and Erie Canal. Roads, properties, islands and other landmarks along the route are noted, and a brief description of the reservoir is provided. The map was created under the direction of the members of the Canal Commission of the state of Ohio and approved by the Chief Engineer of the Department of Public Works (variously referred to as the Board of Public Works and the Division of Public Works). Construction on the Miami and Erie Canal took place between 1825 and 1845, and the finished route connected Cincinnati and Toledo, as well as the Ohio River with Lake Erie. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: BV23167_006
Subjects: Miami and Erie Canal (Ohio); Transportation; Canals -- Ohio; Lakes & ponds; Reservoirs;
Places: Auglaize County (Ohio); Shelby County (Ohio)
 

Description: Canal plat map showing a section of the Miami and Erie Canal through Auglaize and Shelby Counties, between stations 6570 and 6705, as well as the feeder to Loramie's Reservoir (now Lake Loramie). Roads, properties, bridges and other landmarks along the route are noted. The map was created under the direction of the members of the Canal Commission of the state of Ohio and approved by the Chief Engineer of the Department of Public Works (variously referred to as the Board of Public Works and the Division of Public Works). Construction on the Miami and Erie Canal took place between 1825 and 1845, and the finished route connected Cincinnati and Toledo, as well as the Ohio River with Lake Erie. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: BV4926_003
Subjects: Miami and Erie Canal (Ohio); Transportation; Canals -- Ohio; Lakes & ponds; Reservoirs
Places: Auglaize County (Ohio); Shelby County (Ohio)
 

Description: Soldier's Monumental Building was built in 1876 and dedicated to all soldiers serving in war. It is located in Sidney, Shelby County, Ohio. The photograph was taken ca. 1880-1889. Presently, the building houses the county courts and the Veterans' Service Commission. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL00450
Subjects: Ohio History--Military Ohio; Public buildings--Ohio; Ohio Economy--Architecture and Engineering
Places: Sidney (Ohio); Shelby County (Ohio)
 

Description: People's Federal Savings & Loan, designed by Louis Sullivan, built in 1917-1918. It is located in Sidney, Shelby County, Ohio. The photograph was taken ca. 1970-1979. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL00451
Subjects: Banks and banking; Ohio Economy--Architecture and Engineering
Places: Sidney (Ohio); Shelby County (Ohio)
 

Description: The present Shelby County Courthouse was completed in 1883 by architect George Maetzel. The courthouse is surrounded by impressive buildings in multiple architectural styles with its central location in the business district. It represents the Second Empire style and features four identical facades, as well as a centrally placed clock tower that rises from the mansard roof. This image shows the front facade and clock tower. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV101_B01F06_441
Subjects: Courthouses--Ohio; National Register of Historic Places; pavilions (building divisions); columns (architectural elements); porches; balustrades; clock towers; mansard roofs; Second Empire
Places: Sidney (Ohio); Shelby County (Ohio); 129 E. Court St.
 

Description: The present Shelby County Courthouse was completed in 1883 by architect George Maetzel. The courthouse is surrounded by impressive buildings in multiple architectural styles with its central location in the business district. It represents the Second Empire style and features four identical facades, as well as a centrally placed clock tower that rises from the mansard roof. This image shows the front facade. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV101_B01F06_440
Subjects: Courthouses--Ohio; National Register of Historic Places; pavilions (building divisions); columns (architectural elements); porches; balustrades; clock towers; mansard roofs; Second Empire
Places: Sidney (Ohio); Shelby County (Ohio); 129 E. Court St.
 

Description: The present Shelby County Courthouse was completed in 1883 by architect George Maetzel. The courthouse is surrounded by impressive buildings in multiple architectural styles with its central location in the business district. It represents the Second Empire style and features four identical facades, as well as a centrally placed clock tower that rises from the mansard roof. This image shows the front entrance. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV101_B01F06_443
Subjects: Courthouses--Ohio; National Register of Historic Places; pavilions (building divisions); columns (architectural elements); porches; balustrades; clock towers; mansard roofs; Second Empire
Places: Sidney (Ohio); Shelby County (Ohio); 129 E. Court St.
 

Description: The present Shelby County Courthouse was completed in 1883 by architect George Maetzel. The courthouse is surrounded by impressive buildings in multiple architectural styles with its central location in the business district. It represents the Second Empire style and features four identical facades, as well as a centrally placed clock tower that rises from the mansard roof. This image shows the front entrance. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV101_B01F06_442
Subjects: Courthouses--Ohio; National Register of Historic Places; pavilions (building divisions); columns (architectural elements); porches; balustrades; clock towers; mansard roofs; Second Empire
Places: Sidney (Ohio); Shelby County (Ohio); 129 E. Court St.
 

Description: The present Shelby County Courthouse was completed in 1883 by architect George Maetzel. The courthouse is surrounded by impressive buildings in multiple architectural styles with its central location in the business district. It represents the Second Empire style and features four identical facades, as well as a centrally placed clock tower that rises from the mansard roof. This image shows the front facade. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV101_B01F06_439
Subjects: Courthouses--Ohio; National Register of Historic Places; pavilions (building divisions); columns (architectural elements); porches; balustrades; clock towers; mansard roofs; Second Empire
Places: Sidney (Ohio); Shelby County (Ohio); 129 E. Court St.