Ohio history
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History’s Beauty
A testament to a storied past—architecture a blend of elegance and solemnity—reflecting the beauty of America’s small towns… The Pataskala Banking Company, founded in 1888, stands in contrast to the old Pataskala Standard newspaper offices on the left. While the… Continue reading
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A Railroad’s Tale
Weathered beams, rusted rails, whispering tales of yesteryear—a timeless monument to the age of rail… Continue reading
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Days of Yore
The fabric of centuries thin, spirits revealing their presence in twilight’s closing spark—illuminating a bygone era—stories long forgotten… Continue reading
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An Ole Barn’s Tale
Embracing an old barn’s perspective—a journey to a bygone era—through a portal of memories… Continue reading
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Dawn’s Coronation
Kneeling before the celestial-easterly throne, creation submits before first light’s reign… Continue reading
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Ballad of a Gooney Bird
Gazing skyward, her tail-wheel configuration appears as if she’s ready to fly—embracing the celestial world above, loving the heavens like her airmen within. Pulling chocks from her wheels, line personnel scramble beneath her soft beautiful lines. Aerodynamic curves, waiting to… Continue reading
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Winter’s Song
Winter’s icy breeze serenades a slumbering barren landscape; a lonely tune heard only by empty fields and barns… Continue reading
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Old Mill’s Tale
Looming over the endless chorus of the Muskingum River — derived from the Shawnee word Mshkikwam, meaning swampy ground — the Stockport Mill still stands watch over this once important water route into the interior of Ohio. The original mill… Continue reading
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Heaven’s Lighthouse
While her structure remains abandoned, a centuries-old symbol reaches skyward towards heaven — a beacon to all, recounting sacrificial love… Continue reading
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Age of Steam
“Your true pilot cares nothing about anything on earth but the river, and his pride in his occupation surpasses the pride of kings.” — Mark Twain, Life on the Mississippi — Parting the glistening currents of the Ohio River, her… Continue reading
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Echoes from a Bygone Era
Ignored by a technological world, she sands alone, her story a mere whisper from the past… Surrounded by all the big tech companies building their new facilities in central Ohio, this old abandoned farm will soon meet its fate. It’s… Continue reading
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The Old Gem Roller Rink
Melodic notes echo through the hall, as a local band embraces its audience with their latest tune. Patrons excitedly laugh and giggle as they glide along the perfectly crafted floors. Their roller skates mix in perfect harmony with musical talent… Continue reading
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