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B&O System Map, 1940's
A Systems Map of the operational Baltimore & Ohio railways during World War II.
B&O Trestle
Work train on B&O trestle.
Banner on the Square
A photo of a banner on the town square advertising the Ohio Light Opera
Barnhart Rice Homestead
Photo of the Barnhart Rice Homestead, currently located on the OARDC campus.
Beall-Stibbs House
The home of Emeline Stibbs on E. Bowman Street (now part of the Wayne County Historical Society) acted as a meeting place for women of the Soldiers Aid Society during the war.
Bever Street Signs 2013
Although Bever’s family name may still be up for debate, the town uses the common Irish pronunciation and the common German spelling for the street named in his honor: a seamless combination of his cultural background.
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.
Blough Bros Potato Tag
A tag from the Blough Bros in Orrville, Ohio. In the late Nineteenth century, potatoes were one of Wayne County's staple crops. many local farmers grow potatoes today as well.
Book of OAES Building Estimates 1894
Building on OAES’s new campus was held up by a court case, but construction began quickly in 1894 as contractors’ estimates came in.
Buckeye Agricultural Museum and Education Center Exterior
The exterior of the Buckeye Agricultural Museum and Education Center shows that the building is still in development.
Buckeye Aluminum Company 1914, With Railroad Tracks
Photo of the Buckeye Aluminum Company showing railroad tracks on the side of the building. Photo taken in 1914.
Building Proposals for the University of Wooster, 1868
This advertisement in the Wayne County Democrat from February 13, 1868 shows the urgency to build a university, and the Trustees’ feelings that the school should be built by Wooster citizens.
Buildings on OAES Wooster Campus from 1911 Souvenir Booklet
When OAES originally moved to Wooster none of the buildings were completed yet, but the campus eventually began to take shape in 1893.
Bull of the Woods Fire Company
Gathering of the men of the "Bull of the Woods" Fire Company. The company is believed to have been the first in Wooster, established in about 1927. Men and cart probably standing on East Liberty Street.
Businesses Downtown by Type
A graph charting the change in the types of businesses downtown, from the 1970s to today. Estimates are based on phone book listings.
Caldwell's Rubber Dustpan Patent
Photoraph of James and Madeleine Caldwell's 1933 patent for the colored rubber dustpan
Captain Redick Portrait
Portrait of Captain Fred Redick in officer's uniform, circa 1918
Captain Redick's Distinguished Service Cross Citation
Certificate acknowledging that Captain Fred Redick was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his heroic actions at Montfaucon, dated March 5, 1919.
Cattle-Leading at the Wayne County Fair
A line of fair-goers lead cattle across the race track, passing the fairgrounds' stadium.
Celebrating Seder at the Knesseth Israel Temple
The congregation of Knesseth Israel Temple celebrates Seder, a Jewish ritual feast that marks the beginning of Passover.
Charles E. Thorne, OARDC's First Director 1887-1921
Charles E. Thorne started working at the OAES as a foreman right after graduating college. When he noticed the station was not near as large or successful as it could have been (mostly due to its location in Columbus), the young man started sharing…
Charles Lepold Sultana Interview
In this video, Charles Lepold, Chairman of the Military Committee at the Wayne County Historical Society shares the story of the Sultana Disaster
Charles Lepold: The 146th Regiment in WWI
Interview with Charles Lepold, military specialist for the Wayne County Historical Society, in which he discusses the role of the 146th Infantry in WWI
Christmas Run Park
Wooster’s Christmas Run Park has links to Prohibition. The city originally paid for the land on which the park is built with fines collected from violators of the prohibition laws.
Christmas Sign from Freedlander's Department Store
Freedlander’s was a popular place during the Christmas shopping season, especially the Toyland Department and Santa.
