Description: A large group looking at two men in a Model T. Information with the photograph indicates that one of the two men is named Burkhart. The location is most likely in front of the Wyandot County Courthouse in Upper Sandusky, Ohio. Photograph by Harry Evan Kinley (1882-1969), a native of Upper Sandusky. Kinley was active in local events and organizations, and spent his professional career as a clerk at his father's department store, and later as a travelling salesman for the Marion Paper & Supply Company (1934-1962). He was also an avid lifelong photographer, and the bulk of the Harry Kinley Collection is comprised of glass plate negatives documenting the Kinley family, the city of Upper Sandusky and Wyandot County and surrounding areas. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL07781
Subjects: Automobiles--Ohio--History; Ohio Economy--Science and Technology; Photographers--Ohio; Upper Sandusky (Ohio); Cultural Ohio--Art and Artists; Historic buildings--Ohio;
Places: Upper Sandusky (Ohio); Wyandot County (Ohio)
 

Description: An early, horse-drawn fire engine in Upper Sandusky, Ohio. Before the introduction of horse-drawn fire engines in the mid-19th century, most fire engines were maneuvered by men. Horse-drawn fire engines considerably improved the response time to incidents. Photograph by Harry Evan Kinley (1882-1969), a native of Upper Sandusky. Kinley was active in local events and organizations, and spent his professional career as a clerk at his father's department store, and later as a travelling salesman for the Marion Paper & Supply Company (1934-1962). He was also an avid lifelong photographer, and the bulk of the Harry Kinley Collection is comprised of glass plate negatives documenting the Kinley family, the city of Upper Sandusky and Wyandot County and surrounding areas. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL07786
Subjects: Ohio Economy--Science and Technology; Fire engines & equipment; Photographers--Ohio; Upper Sandusky (Ohio); Cultural Ohio--Art and Artists;
Places: Upper Sandusky (Ohio); Wyandot County (Ohio)
 

Description: Interior view of the Wyandot County Courthouse in Upper Sandusky, Ohio. The Wyandot County Courthouse is one of the best-preserved examples of classical architecture from the turn of the century, built in 1899 on the site of a cemetery for soldiers who died in battle in the War of 1812. The County Municipal Courtroom served as the setting for courtroom scenes in the film “The Shawshank Redemption.” Photograph by Harry Evan Kinley (1882-1969), a native of Upper Sandusky. Kinley was active in local events and organizations, and spent his professional career as a clerk at his father's department store, and later as a travelling salesman for the Marion Paper & Supply Company (1934-1962). He was also an avid lifelong photographer, and the bulk of the Harry Kinley Collection is comprised of glass plate negatives documenting the Kinley family, the city of Upper Sandusky and Wyandot County and surrounding areas. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL07815
Subjects: Ohio History--State and Local Government; Photographers--Ohio; Upper Sandusky (Ohio); Historic buildings--Ohio; Courthouses--Ohio
Places: Upper Sandusky (Ohio); Wyandot County (Ohio)
 

Description: The photograph shows a crowd of people gathered on Main Street in Upper Sandusky, Ohio. The photographer is elevated above the crowd, which consists of mostly men in dark jackets and hats. Several members of the crowd turn to look at the camera. A group of girls and boys stands in the front facing the photographer. Photograph by Harry Evan Kinley (1882-1969), a native of Upper Sandusky. Kinley was active in local events and organizations, and spent his professional career as a clerk at his father's department store, and later as a traveling salesman for the Marion Paper & Supply Company (1934-1962). He was also an avid lifelong photographer, and the bulk of the Harry Kinley Collection is comprised of glass plate negatives documenting the Kinley family, the city of Upper Sandusky and Wyandot County and surrounding areas. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV30_B05F05_36
Subjects: Crowds; Stores and shops; Cities and towns--Ohio; Upper Sandusky (Ohio)
Places: Upper Sandusky (Ohio); Wyandot County (Ohio)
 

Description: This photograph shows the buildings on the east side of North Sandusky Avenue in Upper Sandusky, Ohio. The Reber House Hotel stands on the furthest left of the row of buildings. The storefronts house W.F. Landversicht Grocery, The Daily Chief, Foster Shumaker Pianos, and Neumeister's Bakery. An advertisement for J.H. Kinley's department store can be partially seen on the side of the building on the far right. Bicycles lean against the curb and a horse and buggy stands at the intersection. Photograph by Harry Evan Kinley (1882-1969), a native of Upper Sandusky. Kinley was active in local events and organizations, and spent his professional career as a clerk at his father's department store, and later as a traveling salesman for the Marion Paper & Supply Company (1934-1962). He was also an avid lifelong photographer, and the bulk of the Harry Kinley Collection is comprised of glass plate negatives documenting the Kinley family, the city of Upper Sandusky and Wyandot County and surrounding areas. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV30_B05F05_45
Subjects: Stores and shops; Streets--Ohio; Upper Sandusky (Ohio); City and town life
Places: Upper Sandusky (Ohio); Wyandot County (Ohio);
 

Description: An old car on a snowy street in front of the Wyandot County Courthouse in Upper Sandusky, Ohio. The information on the photograph indicates one of the individuals in the car is Charles Seligman. The Wyandot County Courthouse is one of the best-preserved examples of classical architecture from the turn of the century, built in 1899 on the site of a cemetery for soldiers who died in battle in the War of 1812. The County Municipal Courtroom served as the setting for courtroom scenes in the film “The Shawshank Redemption.” Photograph by Harry Evan Kinley (1882-1969), a native of Upper Sandusky. Kinley was active in local events and organizations, and spent his professional career as a clerk at his father's department store, and later as a traveling salesman for the Marion Paper & Supply Company (1934-1962). He was also an avid lifelong photographer, and the bulk of the Harry Kinley Collection is comprised of glass plate negatives documenting the Kinley family, the city of Upper Sandusky and Wyandot County and surrounding areas. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL07767
Subjects: Automobiles--Ohio--History; Ohio History--State and Local Government; Photographers--Ohio; Upper Sandusky (Ohio); Historic buildings--Ohio; Courthouses--Ohio
Places: Upper Sandusky (Ohio); Wyandot County (Ohio)
 

Description: Young man identified as Grover Fisher making a propeller for the first airplane in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, to be displayed at the local fair. Photograph by Harry Evan Kinley (1882-1969), a native of Upper Sandusky. Kinley was active in local events and organizations, and spent his professional career as a clerk at his father's department store, and later as a travelling salesman for the Marion Paper & Supply Company (1934-1962). He was also an avid lifelong photographer, and the bulk of the Harry Kinley Collection is comprised of glass plate negatives documenting the Kinley family, the city of Upper Sandusky and Wyandot County and surrounding areas. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL07776
Subjects: Ohio Economy--Science and Technology; Aviation--History; Photographers--Ohio; Upper Sandusky (Ohio); Cultural Ohio--Art and Artists
Places: Upper Sandusky (Ohio); Wyandot County (Ohio)
 

Description: Horse-drawn sleigh in front of the community Christmas tree, outside the Wyandot County Courthouse in Upper Sandusky, Ohio. A man is posed in the sleigh dressed as Santa Claus. The Wyandot County Courthouse is one of the best-preserved examples of classical architecture from the turn of the century, built in 1899 on the site of a cemetery for soldiers who died in battle in the War of 1812. The County Municipal Courtroom served as the setting for courtroom scenes in the film “The Shawshank Redemption.” Photograph by Harry Evan Kinley (1882-1969), a native of Upper Sandusky. Kinley was active in local events and organizations, and spent his professional career as a clerk at his father's department store, and later as a travelling salesman for the Marion Paper & Supply Company (1934-1962). He was also an avid lifelong photographer, and the bulk of the Harry Kinley Collection is comprised of glass plate negatives documenting the Kinley family, the city of Upper Sandusky and Wyandot County and surrounding areas. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL07785
Subjects: Christmas trees; Holidays; Ohio History--State and Local Government; Photographers--Ohio; Upper Sandusky (Ohio); Historic buildings--Ohio;
Places: Upper Sandusky (Ohio); Wyandot County (Ohio)
 

Description: A group of men and an old automobile in front of Kinley's Department Store in Upper Sandusky, Ohio. The printing on the hood reads: "The Lincoln Highway, New York to San Francisco, 3333 miles." The license plate indicates it was issued in New York State in 1916 and the car was registered for commercial use. The Lincoln Highway was the first transcontinental automobile road in the United States, spanning coast-to-coast from Times Square in New York City to Lincoln Park in San Francisco. It was dedicated on October 31, 1913, and became known as "The Main Street Across America." Photograph by Harry Evan Kinley (1882-1969), a native of Upper Sandusky. Kinley was active in local events and organizations, and spent his professional career as a clerk at his father's store, and later as a travelling salesman for the Marion Paper & Supply Company (1934-1962). He was also an avid lifelong photographer, and the bulk of the Harry Kinley Collection is comprised of glass plate negatives documenting the Kinley family, the city of Upper Sandusky and Wyandot County and surrounding areas. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL07801
Subjects: Ohio Economy--Transportation and Development; Automobiles--Ohio--History; Photographers--Ohio; Upper Sandusky (Ohio); Department stores
Places: Upper Sandusky (Ohio); Wyandot County (Ohio)
 

Description: Two horses during a harness race at the Wyandot County Fairgrounds. The first Wyandot County Fair was held in 1851 on the Thompson farm, (now the site of the Fairhaven Community on Marseilles Avenue) in Upper Sandusky, Ohio. The fair was held in that location until 1856 when the current fairgrounds site was purchased. Photograph by Harry Evan Kinley (1882-1969), a native of Upper Sandusky. Kinley was active in local events and organizations, and spent his professional career as a clerk at his father's department store, and later as a travelling salesman for the Marion Paper & Supply Company (1934-1962). He was also an avid lifelong photographer, and the bulk of the Harry Kinley Collection is comprised of glass plate negatives documenting the Kinley family, the city of Upper Sandusky and Wyandot County and surrounding areas. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL07802
Subjects: Cultural Ohio--Ohio Sports; Horse racing; Fairgrounds; Photographers--Ohio; Upper Sandusky (Ohio); Cultural Ohio--Art and Artists
Places: Upper Sandusky (Ohio); Wyandot County (Ohio)
 

Description: This image shows a ceremony of the cornerstone laying for a new Masonic temple, F. A. & M., Upper Sandusky, Ohio, September 14, 1909. The construction of the temple was completed in 1910 at the cost of $15.000. The temple continues to be occupied by Warpole Lodge No. 176. Freemasonry is a fraternal order that dates back to the 14th century when local fraternities of stonemasons regulated the qualifications of masons and their interaction with authorities and clients. Photograph by Harry Evan Kinley (1882-1969), a native of Upper Sandusky. Kinley was active in local events and organizations, and spent his professional career as a clerk at his father's department store, and later as a travelling salesman for the Marion Paper & Supply Company (1934-1962). He was also an avid lifelong photographer, and the bulk of the Harry Kinley Collection is comprised of glass plate negatives documenting the Kinley family, the city of Upper Sandusky and Wyandot County and surrounding areas. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL07805
Subjects: Cultural Ohio; Freemasons; Fraternal organizations; Architecture--Ohio; Historic buildings--Ohio; Photographers--Ohio; Upper Sandusky (Ohio)
Places: Upper Sandusky (Ohio); Wyandot County (Ohio)
 

Description: Portrait of a smiling young boy, labeled "Fred Remhsnyder." Photograph by Harry Evan Kinley (1882-1969), a native of Upper Sandusky, Ohio. Kinley was active in local events and organizations, and spent his professional career as a clerk at his father's department store, and later as a travelling salesman for the Marion Paper & Supply Company (1934-1962). He was also an avid lifelong photographer, and the bulk of the Harry Kinley Collection is comprised of glass plate negatives documenting the Kinley family, the city of Upper Sandusky and Wyandot County and surrounding areas. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL07806
Subjects: Children--Ohio; Photographers--Ohio; Upper Sandusky (Ohio); Cultural Ohio--Art and Artists
Places: Upper Sandusky (Ohio); Wyandot County (Ohio)