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"Breaking Ground for the New Catholic Church"
This image depicts the group of men who broke the first ground for the new St. Mary's of the Immaculate Conception. It now stands on the corner of Beall Avenue and Bowman Street
Evening Car Derby
Car derbies were and are valued traditions of the fair experience. The grand stand, as it had with all County Affair events, has the been the key facilitator of such tradition.
Novelty and Waffle Kiosks
The collection of vending kiosks breathes life into the Wayne County Fairgrounds every year. Whether you buy or not, the stands bring a sense of festivity to the fair experience. Aside from looking festive, the stands are yet another model for the…
Early Horse Racing
Horse racing has been an important fair exhibition from an early point in the life of the fair. More than just a high-energy display, racing was a way to put the results of horse breeding and training methods on display.
Enjoying the Carousel
Children were likely not excited about the fair's events in its early days; however, when the budget expanded to include extra events and attractions, carnival rides like this carousel became integral to the young fair experience.
A Day on the Lawn
Pictured here is the original wooden structure stadium built for fair attractions and events. Condemned by the state fire marshal in 1935, the Fair Board decided to build a new steel structure over it in 1936. While it seats about 1,100 people, fair…
Racecar Accident
Stock car races have long been a point of excitement at the fair. As seen here, these exciting events can and often do have high safety risks.
Rural Youth Booth
Shown here is a display at which homemade games were played before the days of the travelling carnival game trailers and kiosks we see at today's fairs.
Town Square, 1966
Photo of the town square in 1966
Photograph of Annie B. Irish's Gravestone at the Wooster Cemetery
Students, faculty, and trustees paid for the monument that paid tribute to both sisters’ accomplishments and contributions to the University.
Empty Lot on West Liberty Street, circa 1985
1980s photo of a lot on West Liberty Street next to Fritz Amerson's House of Flowers
Photograph of Old Main Building the Morning After it Burned Down 1901
The main academic building on campus burned down early in the morning in mid December 1901. Students and faculty could only watch in horror as the fire destroyed the building.
Photograph of Remains of Old Main Building After Fire 1901
The photograph shows just how little remained of the campus’ main academic building after a fire ravaged the structure in 1901.
Portrait of Louis H. Severance
Portrait of Louis H. Severance, trustee of the University of Wooster, circa 1910
Bitter's Bottle, 1966
A sketch of the original Old Main building, focusing on the awkward middle section that the townspeople nicknamed "Bitter's Bottle," because it looked so much like a pill bottle.
Photographic drawing of the original Old Main building from close up
Artwork depicting the original Old Main academic building on the University of Wooster's campus.
Old Main Building, 1884
Photo taken for a "Rep. for Frick," of the original Old Main Building. Presumably, this is one of the photos that encouraged Henry Clay Frick to donate money to build a library for the new, Christian school.
Kauke Hall
Modern photo of Kauke Hall, the College of Wooster's famous landmark.
Illustration of Sultana Explosion in Harper's Weekly
An illustration of the Sultana disaster in Harper's Weekly. It shows the steamer in flames and dozens of men stranded in the Mississippi.
Wooster Cemetery Map (Neatline)
Background map for the Wooster Cemetery Tour Neatline exhibit.
Photograph of G.A.R. in 1912
Members of the Grand Army of the Republic veteran's organization pledge allegiance to the flag in 1912. They stand beside Wooster's Civil War memorial in Public Square.
Frick Civil War Monument
Wooster's Civil War monument donated by businessman Jacob Frick in 1892. The monument also brought to Wooster a much needed public drinking fountain.
Photograph of Ella A. Boole
A photographic print of Ella Boole, President of the WCTU from 1925 to 1933. She attended the College of Wooster during the height of the temperance movement and was surely inspired by the efforts of the WCTU in the city.
Photograph of 120th OVI Reunion
A reunion of the 120th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, held at the Van Nest home in Wooster.
Photograph of 16th OVI Drum and Banner
Battle flags, a drum, and a bugle from the 16th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, in which men from Wayne County served. This scene is from the old Memorial Hall on S. Buckeye Street.
Masons Symbol
A masonic symbol with a G in the center representing God.
GAR symbol
An image showing the symbol of the Grand Army of the Republic with Civil War soldiers in the background. Text at the bottom reads "Flag of Freedom, grand and glorious, 'Neath the flag we march victorious."
Eagles Symbol
Symbol for Fraternal Organization of Eagles
Photograph of Wooster Brewing Co.
A picture of the Wooster Artificial Ice and Brewing Company. The company produced beer in Wooster from 1881 up until Prohibition.