Woodsfield, Ohio Centennial Celebration photographs   Save
Ohio History Connection Archives/Library
Description: Two photographs of Woodsfield, Ohio show the town decked out with decorations, possibly in commemoration of its 100th anniversary. Monroe County was founded on January 29, 1813. The Monroe County courthouse is visible on the left in the first photograph. The courthouse was completed in 1908 and was constructed of red and yellow brick and cut stone. The four-faced clock that tops the building was considered one of the ten largest in the world when installed. The first photograph measures 4 in x 6 in (10.16 cm x 15.24 cm); the second is 4.5 in x 6.5 in (11.43 cm x 16.51 cm). View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: Om2964_3627862_001
Subjects: Ohio Government; Architecture; Courthouses; Celebrations; Cityscapes; Clocks & watches
Places: Woodsfield (Ohio); Monroe County (Ohio)