Description: Allen Trimble (1783-1870) was Ohio's eighth and tenth governor, finishing Ethan A. Brown's term as governor in 1822 and then serving two full terms from 1826 to 1830. He was also instrumental in establishing the state Board of Agriculture and became its first president, from 1846-1848. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL04049
Subjects: Governors--Ohio; Ohio History--State and Local Government; Agriculture--Ohio
Places: Hillsboro (Ohio); Highland County (Ohio)
 

Description: This bookplate of Edward C. Ranck has an image of a man reading a book in a study or a library. Bookshelves form a backdrop for the man, who wears the large, flat cap and flowing robes of a Renaissance scholar. The bookplate's title is "Reading Maketh a Full Man." Text at the bottom reads: "Edward C. Rank His Book." View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL05721
Subjects: Bookplates; Books and reading
 

Description: The Stockport Mill in Stockport. The mill is currently home to a restaurant and bed and breakfast. This mill served important functions for many years for the community of Stockport. In addition to being a significant producer of flour, it was also a source of power. Often times men would gather there to discuss the topics of the day while they purchased various goods. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL06779
Subjects: Muskingum River (Ohio); Natural resources--Ohio; Mills
Places: Stockport (Ohio); Morgan County (Ohio)
 

Description: The Bicentennial barn-painting program was an inexpensive, grassroots marketing campaign that painted the official logo of the Ohio Bicentennial on a highly visible historic barn in each of Ohio's 88 counties. Over 2,000 farmers and landowners submitted their barn descriptions to the committee for consideration. Beginning in 1998, artist Scott Hagan spent five years painting the logos, tailored to every barn's unique character. Typically, the barn owners hosted a celebration at the completion of their barn painting. This photograph is an exterior view of Barn #46, the 46th barn that Hagan painted, located on Route 93 north of I-70 in Muskingum County. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL08541
Subjects: Centennial celebrations; Ohio History--State and Local Government; Barns; Ohio Bicentennial, 2003
Places: Muskingum County (Ohio)
 

Description: Foster Lane posed next to a Nieuport (sometimes spelled Newport), a World War I-era French fighter plane, June 2, 1958. The man seated in the plane is identified as Frank Tallman. In 1935, Lane and his wife, Ruth, established the Port Columbus Flying School, which became Lane Aviation Corporation, a fixed-base operation. Lane operated a Navy Primary Flying School during World War II, and later founded the Ohio Museum of Flight and was inducted into the Ohio Aviation Hall of Fame. The Ohio History of Flight Museum, located at Port Columbus, was the creation of Foster Lane, It opened to the public in 1984 and gained a reputation as one of the top aviation resource centers in the United States. In 1999, its collection (which includes this image) was donated to the Ohio History Center View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: MSS1704AV_B02F05_02
Subjects: Aviation; Aircraft; Manufacturing industries--Ohio; World War, 1914-1918 -- Aerial operations;
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: Photograph showing Ben Espy during his campaign in the Columbus Democratic mayoral primary, credited to photographer J. Weidner for publication in the Columbus Free Press newspaper. A typed caption on the back, meant to accompany an article titled "Why Workers Want Espy," reads, "Ben Espy addresses the needs of workers and 120 out of Columbus' more than 130 unions have responded/ (R to L seated) Robert Brindza, Ohio Council 8 President, Retired, William Endsley Ohio Council 8 President and W.D. Gibbs, Columbus Regional Director." Espy had previously served as a member of Columbus City Council between 1982 and 1992, and in the Ohio Senate beginning in 1992. The Columbus Free Press began as a bi-weekly publication in Columbus, Ohio, in 1970. An underground newspaper, it replaced the Ohio State University publication The People, Yes. The earliest known issue of the newspaper appeared on January 4, 1971. The newspaper underwent a series of name changes over the decades, with titles including the Columbus Free Press & Cowtown Times (1972-1976), the Columbus Freepress (1976-1992) and The Free Press (1992-1995). The paper, which covered many liberal and progressive causes, was an alternative to mainstream news sources in central Ohio with the slogan “The Other Side of the News.” In 1995, the paper ceased publication briefly before reemerging as a website in early 1996, and returning as a print publication under the Free Press title in the form of a quarterly journal in 1998. Published under various frequencies during the first part of the 21st century, the Free Press again became a nonprofit monthly publication in 2017 with both a print and web presence, published by the Columbus Institute for Contemporary Journalism and operated by a volunteer staff and board. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: MSS1301AV_B03F07_03
Subjects: Legislators--Ohio; African American Ohioans; Democratic Party; Political campaigns;
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: The Morgan County courthouse was completed in 1858 by architect William Johnson. Though originally a Greek Revival style facade, repairs over the years have incorporated elements of the Second Empire style such as a bracketed cornice and clock tower. This image shows the building's front facade. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV101_B01F05_352
Subjects: Courthouses
Places: McConnelsville (Ohio); Morgan County (Ohio); 19 E. Main St.
 

Description: Neil Armstrong stands for applause in a banquet hall at an event during the homecoming celebration held for him in Wapakoneta, Ohio on September 6, 1969. The words "Welcome Home Neil," are written on the wall behind him and his wife, Janet Armstrong, sits to his right. More than 80, 000 supporters greeted Armstrong upon his return and Bob Hope served as marshal for the event. Guests included sidekick Ed McMahon, and Dr. Albert Sabin, inventor of the polio vaccine. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV_203B2F5_072
Subjects: Armstrong, Neil, 1930-2012; Wapakoneta (Ohio)--History--Pictorial works
Places: Wapakoneta (Ohio); Auglaize County (Ohio)
 

Description: Seven photographs, measuring approximately 2.4 by 3.9 inches (6.1 x 9.8 cm) show officers of the 41st Ohio Volunteer Infantry (O.V.I.) in uniform during the Civil War. The officers are: Captain James McCleery, William M. Beebe, Captain Ephraim S. Holloway, Lieutenant Charles W. Hills, Lieutenant Ferdinand Cobb, Captain Horatio P. Kiele, and Lieutenant James N. Clark. Most men autographed their portraits. The backs of several photographs are also shown. William Babcock Hazen (1830-1887) organized the regiment in Cleveland in 1861. Hazen recruited men from Cuyahoga, Trumbull, and Geauga counties. The 41st saw action at many battles, including Shiloh, Corinth, Chickamauga, Missionary Ridge, Atlanta, and Nashville. It mustered out at San Antonio, Texas in November 1865. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: Om1348_1637714_001
Subjects: Military Ohio; American Civil War, 1861-1865; Military officers; United States. Army. Ohio Infantry Regiment, 194th (1861-1865)
Places: Cleveland (Ohio); Elyria (Ohio); Hudson (Ohio); Cuyahoga County (Ohio); Trumbull County (Ohio); Geauga County (Ohio); Columbia (Ohio); Tuscarawas (Ohio)
 

Description: Ohio River at Gallipolis, Gallia County, Ohio. The photograph was taken ca. 1940-1949. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL00344
Subjects: Ohio History--Natural and Native Ohio
Places: Gallipolis (Ohio); Gallia County (Ohio)
 

Description: Ruins of Vesuvius Furnace in Elizabeth Township, Lawrence County, Ohio as they appeared in 1935. The furnace was built in 1833 and produced ten tons of iron per day. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL01199
Subjects: Lawrence County (Ohio); Ohio Economy--Economy--Business;
Places: Lawrence County (Ohio)
 

Description: The photograph shows the interior of the Ralston Steel Car Company forge shop in Columbus, Ohio. Railroad tracks run down the center of the building with large machines and forges on either side. The Ralston Steel Company was founded by Joseph S. Ralston and Anton Becker in 1905, when the men bought the former plant of the Rarig Engineering Company on the east side of Columbus. The increasing power of steam locomotives drove demand for the all-steel cars they manufactured, and the company was extremely successful with their drop-bottom general purpose gondola car. These cars had bottom pans that would drop down, allowing coal to pour out instead of the traditional method using shovels and wheelbarrows. This allowed for automatic unloading of coal and hopper cars which led to more efficient production. With the exception of the Great Depression, Ralston experienced a successful run until the 1950s, when demand for freight trains dropped after World War II. The company shut its doors in 1953. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B07F07_005_1
Subjects: Manufacturing industries--Ohio; Steel industry; Transportation--Ohio--History; Factories
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)