Description: Caption reads: "...These are typical of Lima's newer residences." The city of Lima was established in 1831, and in 1887, became the first city in Ohio to have an electrified street car system in place. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B01F03_004_001
Subjects: Architecture--Ohio--Pictorial works., Domestic--United States
Places: Lima (Ohio); Allen County (Ohio)
 

Description: Caption reads: "House in which Lowell Thomas was born. Woodington, Darke County." Lowell Thomas was born in Woodington in 1892. He is most famous for making Lawrence of Arabia a household name. As a war correspondent in World War I, Thomas filmed a dramatic documentary of T.E. Lawrence as he tried to rally the Palestinians to revolt against the Turks. Thomas made over a million dollars from the story and resulting royalties. Later in his career, Thomas became a broadcaster then hosted the very first television news broadcast in 1930. He stayed in radio until 1976 and died in 1981 in New York. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B05F07_037_1
Subjects: Architecture--Ohio--Pictorial works., Domestic--United States
Places: Woodington (Ohio); Darke County (Ohio)
 

Description: Original description reads: "This is the home of Dr. R.J. Foster-New Phila. 939 N. Broadway." More information needed. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B09F14_006_1
Subjects: Architecture--Ohio--Pictorial works., Domestic--United States
Places: New Philadelphia (Ohio); Tuscarawas County (Ohio)
 

Description: Reuben Springer's home was located at the corner of Seventh and Plum Streets. This building was torn down and replaced by the great manufacturing plant of the Henry Geiershofer Company. Reuben Springer was a founding patron of the Cincinnati Music Hall. The auditorium was named Springer Hall in his honor View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B03F01_015_001
Subjects: Architecture--Ohio--Pictorial works., Domestic; Dwellings; Cincinnati (Ohio)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Pictorial works; Housing; Ohio--History--Pictorial works; Federal Writers' Project
Places: Cincinnati (Ohio) Hamilton County (Ohio)
 

Description: Caption reads: "Columns and doorway, south of Bristolville, Trumbull Co. O., Pub in Warren O. Guide." Caption reads "Ohio Tour #19-A, State 46, District #1. "White House" - North Bristol. Unusual example of the Greek Revival influence in Pioneer architecture. Laminated pilasters on front of this house are distinctly unique." This home, built around 1830, is located on State Route 45 in North Bristol, Ohio. In 1936, the building was photographed and documented by Carl Waite of the Historic American Buildings Survey, and photographs and floor plans can be found with the Library of Congress. This house is one of many Greek Revival style homes built in the area. In 1936, the house was occupied by a Mr. Williams and his family. On July 10, 1800, the government of the Northwest Territory authorized the creation of Trumbull County. It originally was a portion of the Connecticut Western Reserve. The county was named in honor of Connecticut Governor Jonathan Trumbull. Trumbull County is located in northeastern Ohio and covers 616 square miles. The county's eastern border helps form the boundary between Ohio and Pennsylvania. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B01F11_009_001
Subjects: Architecture--Ohio--Pictorial works., Domestic--United States
Places: Bristol Township (Ohio); Trumbull County (Ohio)
 

Description: Caption reads: "Northern Row. marker on Building at N.E. corner of what is now called Liberty and Elm strs." This photograph is mostly likely of the north west corner, of Elm Street, at Liberty Street. Signs for 'Radio Service', 'Test Tube Service", 'Public Telephone', 'Housekeeping Rooms', and 'Keys' are visible. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B04F02_32_01
Subjects: Architecture--Ohio--Pictorial works., Domestic; Dwellings; Cincinnati (Ohio)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Pictorial works; Housing; Ohio--History--Pictorial works; Federal Writers' Project
Places: Cincinnati (Ohio); Hamilton County (Ohio)
 

Description: House in Greenville. Ohio on a hill, beside entrance drive to City Park photograph. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B05F07_022_1
Subjects: Architecture--Ohio--Pictorial works., Domestic--United States
Places: Greenville (Ohio); Darke County (Ohio)
 

Description: Reverse reads "Greenville, Darke County" and below someone has written "Pittman house?" Greenville, Ohio in is located in Darke County, which is near the center on the western edge of the state. Greenville claims to have over eighty five buildings listed with the National Register of Historic Places and this photograph could be of a fireplace in any number of those buildings. It is also possible that this is a photograph of a fireplace in the Pittman home, as it does share some similarities with the carved wood pieces that decorate much of the Pittman home. More information is needed. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_b03f03_009_001
Subjects: Architecture--Ohio--Pictorial works., Domestic--United States
Places: Greenville (Ohio); Darke County (Ohio)
 

Description: Reverse reads: "2100 block on Van Lear St." This photograph shows several homes on Van Lear Street which is on the southeast side of Bellevue Hill Park, at the end of Ohio Avenue, in Cincinnati, Ohio. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B04F02_36_01
Subjects: Streets--Cincinnati (Ohio); Architecture--Ohio--Pictorial works., Domestic; Dwellings; Cincinnati (Ohio)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Pictorial works; Housing; Ohio--History--Pictorial works; Federal Writers' Project
Places: Cincinnati (Ohio); Hamilton County (Ohio)
 

Description: This two-story white clapboard structure was photographed in the late 1930s or early 1940s by the Works Progress Administration of Ohio. Key features include five gabled dormers, a small portico with six square pillars, a symmetrical facade, and multi-paned shuttered windows. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B15F04_001_010_001
Subjects: Architecture--Ohio--Pictorial works., Domestic--Ohio; Buildings, structures, Works Progress Administration; Victorian Era
Places: Ohio
 

Description: This photograph shows the home of E.W. Swisher, located at 281 East Gay Street; specifically the parlor and library. E.W. Swisher was a successful businessman who owned E.W. Swisher Cigar Company. He was originally from Newark and moved to Columbus in the 1880s. This picture is from 1898. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B05F04C_012_1
Subjects: Architecture; Architecture--Ohio--Pictorial works., Domestic--Ohio--Columbus; Columbus (Ohio)--Buildings, structures, etc
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: Caption reads "Residence of E.W. Swisher, 281 E. Gay St., 1898." E.W. Swisher established the E.W. Swisher Cigar Company in 1875. This company became the E.W. Swisher Brothers' Cigar Company in 1894, when John H. and Harry Swisher joined the company. Swisher moved from Newark to Columbus in 1883. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B01F10_010_001
Subjects: Architecture; Architecture--Ohio--Pictorial works., Domestic--Ohio--Columbus; Columbus (Ohio)--Buildings, structures, etc
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)