Ohio's Yesterdays

Stories about Ohio's people, places, and events inspired by the Manuscripts Collections of the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library and Museums.

Saturday, August 30, 2025

Leezen Tavern, Lower Sandusky (Fremont) Ohio

In 1818, Calvin* Leezen (born 1800) and his wife Clarinda (born 1796) left Genesee County, New York and set out for Lower Sandusky (now Fr...

Sunday, August 17, 2025

Mouse Island, Lake Erie, For Sale

Mouse Island, Lake Erie Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library and Museums This photo of Mouse Island in western Lake Erie was part of the...

Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Mass Baptism at Cedar Point, Sandusky, Ohio

Mass Baptism at Cedar Point, Sandusky, Ohio, 1922 Ernst Niebergall Photograph Collection This photograph of the mass baptism in Lake Erie i...

Wednesday, July 16, 2025

The Kline Block, Fremont, Ohio

Kline Block, 200-202 E. State St, Fremont, Ohio Rutherford B. Hayes Library and Museums Henry Kline constructed this building in 1893. It ...

Saturday, June 21, 2025

William McKinley, 25th U.S. President

William McKinley, 25th President President Donald Trump has given high praise to 25th President William McKinley. McKinley's policie...

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Fremont, Ohio Opera House

Fremont Ohio Opera House Rutherford B. Hayes Library and Museums In 1891 the Fremont Opera House opened to much fanfare. The structure, l...

Elmore Manufacturing Company

Introduction The Elmore Manufacturing Company began manufacturing bicycles in Elmore, Ohio in 1892. The company relocated to Clyde, Ohi...

View web version

Powered by Blogger.