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Levi Cox Grave
Levi Cox’s grave in the Wooster Cemetery, where he was buried in 1862. His large gravestone is a testament to his legacy left as a rich, elite member of the Wooster community.
Lieutenant Charles Palmer Portrait
Photograph of Lieutenant Charles Palmer, American volunteer in the British Army, from Wooster High School yearbook, 1911
Listing of Local Wooster Doctors and Lawyers from The Wayne County Democrat 1850
Wooster’s lawyers and doctors would take out advertisements in the local papers such as the Wayne County Democrat to announce their services and location to hopefully attract more business.
Lithograph entitled "Drunkard's Progress"
This cartoon from Nathaniel Currier shows the slippery slope of drinking alcohol, as perceived by an advocate of temperance.. It begins with a man drinking a glass with a friend and ends with his suicide.
Local Jewish Historian Ed Abramson Standing with Holocaust Torah
Photo of historian Ed Abramson in front of the Holocaust Torah at Knesseth Israel Temple.
Local Roots
This is a photo of Local Roots Market & Cafe on South Walnut Street
Local Roots - Interior
This is a photo of the interior of Local Roots Market & Cafe in Wooster
Local Roots Opening an Indoor Market
The Daily Record article announces plans to open Local Roots Market in 2009
Local Roots, South Market Bistro Stops on Saturday's Farm Tour
The Daily Record article describes the 2011 Wayne County farm Tour, featuring both Local Roots and South Market Bistro
Location of First House Built in Wooster by John Larwill in 1808
John Larwill was among the first surveyors and also holds the title of constructing the house in Wooster, which once stood in a space now occupied by a paint store.
Lowry Tombstone
Howard Lowry: The College of Wooster president responsible for adding the requirement of Independent Study to the curriculum.
Man Cutting Wheat with a Cradle, 1919
This photograph shows a man cutting wheat with a cradle and binding it by hand. In Paul Conkin's "A Revolution Down on the Farm," he describes the cradle as the second most important farming innovation of the Nineteenth century, after barbed wire.
Map of Downtown Wooster 1826
This map shows the growing number of families who settled in Wooster by 1826 and includes some familiar names of early wealthy landowners such as Larwill, Bever, and Quinby.
Map of Land Covered under Treaty of Fort Industry
The highlighted area of this map marks the lands covered under the Treaty of Fort Industry. The amount of area included shows how important the Treaty was to the formation of northeastern Ohio, including Wooster.
Map of Regions of Wooster's First Italian Families
A map of Italy with the regions of origin of Wooster's Italian community highlighted. Percentages under the region name details the portion of the community that came from each region.
Map of the Wayne County Fairgrounds
This is a simple map layout of the Wayne County Fair. This map is staple material at the fair, allowing attendees to find their ways easily around the grounds.
Mary Eberhart's Charge Card from Freedlander's
Freedlander’s customers often had charge cards, but eventually these gave way to credit cards around the 1970s.
Masons Symbol
A masonic symbol with a G in the center representing God.
McDonald Mausoleum
The McDonald Masoleum was erected by Angus Burns McDonald (son of Angus McDonald, of McDonald Works in Wooster), and celebrates the legacy of the McDonald family.
Meatless Days Cartoon
1917 cartoon which appeared in the Wooster Daily News. Depicts "Uncle Sam" explaining that "meatless days" in the United States prevent "eatless days" for the European Allies
Memorial of the American Indian Trails Intersections
This memorial was built by the City of Wooster to recognize the crossing of three major indigenous trails that intersected in what is not Wooster. While it stands a few hundred feet from where they intersected upon the Larwills' arrival, it pays…
Men Cutting Wheat with a Cradle and Binding It by Hand, 1919
This photograph shows a group of men cutting wheat with a cradle and binding it by hand. In Paul Conkin's "A Revolution Down on the Farm," he describes the cradle as the second most important farming innovation of the Nineteenth century, after barbed…
Men in Front of Early Freedlander's Storefront 1895
Herman Freedlander, far right, grew up helping his father at the store and began working there at the age of twelve.
Men in Front of Early Freedlander's Storefront circa 1895
The original Freedlander’s was well known for men’s clothing, including hats, jackets, and pants.
Merchant's Block Lofts
Rear view of newly-built lofts in the Merchant's Block building on West Liberty Street, many are already sold
Michael Nachtrieb Tombstone
Michael Nachtrieb was a well-known portrait painter in Wooster, who painted depictions of many of the city's important citizens. He also painted portraits of national celebrities, including Abraham Lincoln and Robert E. Lee.