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Courtroom in Traditional Style
Mark K. Wiest is the primary judge who presides over this room. Restored to maintain the traditional style of courtroom, Judge Wiest tries general civil and criminal cases.
Up in the Clock Tower
These stairs lead to the highest point in the courthouse- the clock tower. The age and narrowness of the way to the top prevent it from being fully open to the public. The view from the top is simply stunning.
Clockworks
The original workings of the clock have been maintained since their installation in 1879, placed in glass containers to aid in their preservation. The workings have been maintained by 7 “keepers.” The later roster of keepers consisted of 3…
Wooster Courthouse Legal Library
Open to the public for legal reference, the courthouse contains a Law Library on the third floor. Originally set to be in the basement, problems with humidity and document preservation led to its current home. I was designed with a meeting of time in…
Section 13, Lot 555: Annie B. Irish
Annie B. Irish: This woman served as the University of Wooster’s first female professor, starting in 1882.
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, 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
2011 Daily Record Article, "Local Roots, South Market Bistro Stops on Saturday's Farm Tour"
A Daily Record article describing the 2011 Wayne County farm Tour, featuring both Local Roots and South Market Bistro
"Joseph Larwill: Father of Wooster" Newspaper Article 1983
Joseph Larwill has been featured in many Daily Record articles over the years and holds special importance as a founder of the town, a politician, and local business owner.
Letter from Lydia Thompson to the Wayne County Historical Society
2009 letter from Lydia Thompson to the Wayne County Historical Society explaining the need to preserve Second Baptist's original building
Vendors at the Downtown Wooster Farmers' Market
This is a photo of vendors selling baked goods and produce at the Downtown Wooster Farmers' Market.
223 West Liberty Street, circa 1985
Photo of West Liberty Street in the 1980s, businesses shown are Barney's Menswear and Crum Drugstore
Rebuilding the Square, 1993
Photo taken in 1993, during the Main Street Wooster/Chamber of Commerce project to rebuild the square
Town Square Rebuilt
A photo of the town square, after it was rebuilt by the Cahmber of Commerce and Main Street Wooster
Watering Plants on the Town Square, circa 1990
Photo of a man watering a planter on the corner of West Liberty and South Market Streets, part of Main Street Wooster's beautification efforts
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.
Portrait of David S. Stanley
A portrait of David Stanley, Major General for the Union Army and Medal of Honor recipient.
Photograph of Thomas Eckert
This photograph shows Thomas Eckert, who worked as Wooster's postmaster and telegraph operator in the 1850s.
Justin Smith Morrill
Image of Justin Smith Morrill, a Vermont Senator who supported the Land-Grant Agricultural and Mechanical College Act of 1862, also known as the Morrill Act, which established land-grant colleges.
Painting of August Imgard
Painting of August Imgard, the man credited with bringing the Christmas Tree to Wooster. For many years, local legend suggested that he was the first to bring the Christmas tree to America.
Reasin Beall Stibbs
Reasin Beall Stibbs was the son-in-law of Reasin Beall. He was also one of the men who lead the charge for a Christian University.
John Kauke
John Kauke, one of Wooster’s prominent citizens. He was one of the leaders of a money-raising campaign to build the University of Wooster.
Portrait of William Given
This portrait of William Given was painted by Wooster artist, Michael Nachtrieb. Given had organized the recruitment of volunteers in Wayne County and even served as Colonel of the 102nd Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Weakened by his wartime…
Everything Rubbermaid Becomes Everything Newell Rubbermaid
"Everything Rubbermaid" sign changes to "Everything Newell-Rubbermaid," photograph appeared in the Daily Record June 20, 2000
Artist's Conception of Early Church Building, 1840
An artist's conception of the first Zion Lutheran Church Building, which served as a place of worship from 1840-1855. This cabin was similar to many other Evangelical churches of the time.
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.
Election of 1846 Votes
Table from the Ohio Senate Journal’s examination of the controversial election after Cox questioned the close results. It shows vote tallies for Cox, Willford, and Taggart in each of the twenty townships in the senatorial district.
1975 Daily Record Article, "Say Goodbye to Second Baptist"
A 1975 Daily Record article discussing the razing of Second Baptist in preparation for the construction of a new church building
President Holden's Form Letter Asking for Donations After Old Main Fire 1902
In the letter, President Holden is soliciting donations from the University community and town to rebuild, while also alluding to an anonymous donor who was eventually revealed.
Form Letter from President Holden Thanking Subscribers for Donating to Rebuilding Efforts 1902
In the letter, President Holden thanked people for donations and informed them that they had helped meet the conditions set forth by Andrew Carnegie, which allowed the University to receive $100,000.