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First United Methodist Church, dedicated on July 3, 1870, cost $33,000 to build. The structure was brick with a spire stretching 170 feet into the sky. The structure was 108 feet in length and 50 feet in width. Much of the finishing and plastering…

The circulation desk at the Mansfield/Richland County Public Library. In the photo, 13 children stand around the desk while two librarians work.

Mrs. Ott received her degree in library science from Case Western University and became the first children’s librarian at the Mansfield/Richland County Public Library. Here she is helping children in the children's department.

Mrs. Ott received her degree in library science from Case Western University and became the first children’s librarian at the Mansfield/Richland County Public Library. She would later serve four terms as president of the library board and serve as…

Front view of the A. C. Lantz company. Appeared to be a dry goods store in downtown Mansfield.

The residence of Samuel N. Ford, 32 North Diamond Street. This view looks east, across Diamond Street. The house fronted Waring Avenue, a small street that ran perpendicular to North Diamond, just north of the square. In this photo, a man stands…

Front view of the Tremont Hotel located near Ohio Brass and Union Station on the north side of Mansfield. Built in 1870s, it was known for its restaurant and famous for coffee.

John E. Angle in front of his first grocery store at 8 and 10 South Park St. In 1912 Angle Grpcery moved to 18 South Park St. John E. Angle was born on June 18, 1861, in Shippensburg, Pa. He arrived in Mansfield, Ohio in 1880 and immediately…

The Grand Theater opened for business on November 20, 1911, by Rusk Bros. and Co. Walter H. Bailey was the theater manager. Ten years later on November 20, 1921, the theater closed with "The Mysterious Rider" being the last picture shown. The…

In the summer of 1920, the Boy Scouts of Mansfield, Ohio made an unprecedented cycling trip through three states: Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana. They traveled 959 miles during the trip and were entertained by other scout troops along the way. The trip…