east avenue – Tuscarawas County Stories

One House’s Story: The Teichman Family

The Teichman House on East Avenue in New Philadelphia, 2019. (Source: google.com)

You may have seen this simple home as you travel into New Philadelphia on East High Avenue. It was occupied in the late 19th and early 20th century by the son of an immigrant who earned a reputation as a capable shoemaker and respected resident of New Philadelphia. There is very little information on when,Continue reading “One House’s Story: The Teichman Family”

One House’s Story: The Horning Family

The Horning House on East High Avenue, New Philadelphia, Ohio, 2018. (Source: google.com)

This large brick home on East High Avenue in New Philadelphia, one of many large homes on that stretch of road, was home to one New Philadelphia’s most successful businessmen and his wife. The son of an immigrant, the home stands as a testament to the immigrant goal of achieving a better life in AmericaContinue reading “One House’s Story: The Horning Family”

One House’s Story: The Nabor Family

The Nabor House on Tuscarawas Avenue in New Philadelphia, Ohio, 2019. (Source: google.com)

I have driven past this home on Tuscarawas Avenue in New Philadelphia many times and thought, after my passing it again the other day, it was time to explore its history and discover what stories it had to tell. It is a story connected to two others already told. A note about addresses: House numbersContinue reading “One House’s Story: The Nabor Family”