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One House’s Story: The Weber Family

This house on the east end of Fair Avenue NE in New Philadelphia has definitely seen better days. That being said, its history is tied to a 19th century Swiss immigrant to America and Civil War veteran who lived in the city for nearly half a century. The sources are somewhat contradictory when it comesContinue reading “One House’s Story: The Weber Family”

Triumph to Tragedy: The Short Life of Dover Cyclist Henry Greb

When renowned Dover bicyclist and businessman Henry Greb died in November 1904 at the age of 34 his death was reported in newspapers as far away as Cincinnati. This is the story of his short life and tragic death. Content warning: This post contains references to suicide. If you or someone you know has aContinue reading “Triumph to Tragedy: The Short Life of Dover Cyclist Henry Greb”

One House’s Story: The Koons Family

I came across an early 20th century advertisement the other day for a New Philadelphia tinsmith and slater and thought I would explore his, and his family’s, lives. I discovered that one of the buildings that served as his store and residence now houses a prominent New Philadelphia cafe. When precisely the Koons family arrivedContinue reading “One House’s Story: The Koons Family”

One House’s Story: The Kazmaier Family

I always notice this farm on the west side of the road just northeast of Strasburg whenever I drive north to Canton on Interstate 77. The large red barn is really hard to miss! This is just one story from that farm’s history. The Kazmaier name is spelled many different ways in the historical record.Continue reading “One House’s Story: The Kazmaier Family”

One House’s Story: The Hogue Family

Every time I drive down Interstate 77 south of Newcomerstown I always notice this small farmhouse off to the east. I thought it was about time to tell some of this Oxford Township farmhouse’s history. This branch of the Hogue family (sometimes spelled Hoge) immigrated from Scotland to Virginia in the early 18th century. ItContinue reading “One House’s Story: The Hogue Family”

One House’s Story: The Teichman Family

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 Ditto Family

This modest home located near New Philadelphia High School was the home of a painter and his family. A working-class tradesman who became a pillar of the New Philadelphia community. Joseph Ditto (1814-1889) arrived in Ohio around 1840 from his birth state of Pennsylvania. A painter by trade, he originally settled in Summit County whereContinue reading “One House’s Story: The Ditto Family”

The Hensel Skeletons and A Wife’s Revenge

A discovery in 1875 on land just south of New Philadelphia helped prove the veracity of a one-hundred year legend from the era of the American Revolution and the mission at Schoenbrunn. In the spring of 1875 Josiah Hensel (1825-1919) was busy trying to determine if there was any iron ore to be mined onContinue reading “The Hensel Skeletons and A Wife’s Revenge”

One House’s Story: The Metzger Family

This New Philadelphia home is difficult to see from the street, almost like its hiding from you behind the trees on its quiet back street. Nonetheless, the home’s history is connected with a family who, at the time, were respected members of the city’s community. A note about addresses: House numbers and street names oftenContinue reading “One House’s Story: The Metzger Family”

One House’s Story: The Brown Family

I have always said that every house tells a story no matter how modest the house may be or what it’s modern appearance may be. This small, working-class house on the west end of New Philadelphia is an example of just that truth. A note about addresses: House numbers and street names often change overContinue reading “One House’s Story: The Brown Family”