Kent ohio railroad history books

Thirty episodes from the history of the buckeye state, including memorable events such as the kent state riots, but also featuring lesserknown tales. Prosperity followed, and in 1867, the name of the village was changed to kent in his honor. Navigate to the global search form search landmark. Kents present public library had its beginning on september 29, 1875, when a number of employees of the atlantic and great western railroad and other interested citizens met in a room on the second floor of the railroad station and organized the atlantic and great western railway reading room association. Kents present public library had its beginning on september 29, 1875, when a number of employees of the atlantic and great western railroad and other interested citizens met in a room on the second floor of the railroad station and organized the atlantic. The saalfield company published childrens books and other products from 1899 to 1977 and was, at one time, one of the largest publishers of childrens materials in the world. Kent ohio kent state university vintage books history antiques ebay antiquities old books. This is a book about the erie railroad s influence on kent, ohio. In 1863, a local businessman by the name of marvin kent was influential in. By james caccamo, 2000, 50 pages kent historical society publication a brief history of kent s important events from its native american heritage and early settlers through the underground railroad and the changes that turned a small town called franklin mills into the city of kent. He initially named the area franklin after his son, aaron franklin olmsted. The former connecticut western reserve lands were in the modern counties of ashtabula, cuyahoga, erie, geauga, huron, lake, lorain, medina, portage, and trumbull fully, but also in parts of ashland, mahoning, ottawa, summit, and wayne counties in ohio. Ohio and indiana, and were concerned with the british and indian allegiances in.

It is available at the kent state university library, as well as special collections and archives where the original and reproduced photographs are housed. Jan 17, 2007 craig sanders is president of the akron railroad club and has written two other railroad history books. The key to kent county history historical society of. Here is a low resolution copy of 6 pages from this edition. Railroads, the pioneers building americas transportation backbone, and more.

Citizen marvin kent enticed the railroad shops to the village, and the. Shop for historical books, media, photographs and more. Pennsylvania and ohio canal the roaring waters of the cuyahoga river have always been a focal point to kents history. This profusely illustrated book traces the history of the erie railroad from its. The area now occupied by the city of kent, ohio, was previously inhabited by various native american tribes until the 19th century. The recorded history of ohio began in the late 17th century when french explorers from canada reached the ohio river, from which the ohio country took its name, a river the iroquois called oyo. Taken in kent and also some from twin lakes brady lake area outside of kent. Exhaustively researched and meticulously documented, forging the bee line railroad, 18481889 is the first comprehensive scholarly work on this most important of early midwestern railroads. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features.

Akron barberton cluster railway ab ann arbor railroad aa, now owned by watco inc. Author arthur andrew olson iii is a noted amateur historian who focuses on the midwests pioneer era. Akron railroads by craig sanders arcadia publishing books. Cleveland, columbus and cincinnati railroad wikipedia. The story of kent, ohio by james caccamo, 2000, 50 pages kent historical society publication a brief history of kents important events from its native american heritage and early settlers through the underground railroad and the changes that turned a small town called franklin mills into the city of kent. Steve messino passed away on october 5, 20 at the age of 88 in kent, ohio. Resources on the underground railroad in the state of ohio. Ohio history matrix last updated july 2012 author title level type century daily living famous ohioans settling ohio underground railroadslavery adler, d. In 1863, a local businessman by the name of marvin kent was. Our downtown is filled with shops, restaurants, bars, live music, and a vibrant community of artists and creators. The kent historical society has named roger its historian in residence as he is an expert on all things. Guy pernetti, kent historical society executive director, said its believed that more than half of all escaped slaves came through ohio on the journey north toward.

The railroad came to kent, ohio, 150 years ago today. Discover librarianselected research resources on railroad history from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic journals, magazines, newspapers and more. The people and events that shaped a community and most recently greetings from kent, ohio. At that time, the school had the biggest indoor room in northeast ohio. The history of ohio as a state began when the northwest territory was divided in 1800 and the remainder reorganized for admission to the union in march, 1803 as the 17th state of the united states. Over 125 historical postcards of kent are depicted in full. Kent and the erie railroad, noted that by 1895 the residents of kent referred to the railroad as simply the erie. Kent, ohio as the coronavirus pandemic continues to alter how we live each day, a kent man is crisscrossing his community to document this monumental moment in american history.

Ohio railroader 20 rail travel directory scenic railroads, rail attractions, and various rail spots throughout the ohio valleygreat lakes region. Ashland railway asry ashtabula, carson and jefferson. The ohio history connection is dedicated to preserving the memories of ohioans from all walks of life. Routes of the cleveland, columbus and cincinnati railroad, cleveland, columbus, cincinnati and. It happened in ohio by carol cartaino thirty episodes from the history of the buckeye state, including memorable events such as the kent state riots, but also featuring lesserknown tales. A resident of university heights, sanders teaches journalism at cleveland state university. This is a book about the erie railroads influence on kent, ohio. We want to become a destination for clevelanders and tourists as one of clevelands and ohios notable railroad history, preservation, restoration and education organizations.

Kent state university press, 3rd edition 2003, isbn 0873387910 paperback wittke, carl, ed. We take you to maine with thornton waites comprehensive history of the bar harbor express. New york central railroad the indiana history blog. Stover has published many journal articles as well as nine books, including american railroads, the life and decline of american railroad, and history of the illinois central railroad. The porch project captures a challenging moment in. Main street kent is everyones first choice for things to. By james caccamo, 2000, 50 pages kent historical society publication a brief history of kents important events from its native american heritage and early settlers through the underground railroad and the changes that turned a small town called franklin mills into the city of kent. Ohio became a state on march 1, 1803, although no formal declaration was madeuntil 1953, when president dwight eisenhower officially signed the documents making it a state, retroactive to the. Detailed map of the northcentral and great lakes region showing drainage, cities and towns, township and county boundaries, coal fields, names of railroads, and the railroad network.

Drifting across the country as a road kid, he spent those years scrambling into boxcars, sleeping in hobo jungles, avoiding railroad cops, begging meals from back doors, and haunting public libraries. Many dozens of railroaders who ran over these lines were interviewed over 100 pages in book. The journal of american history stover has crafted a book that easily supercedes edward hungerfords centennial history of the railroad and will long stand as the definitive work on the baltimore and ohio railroad. Full text of history of kent county, 16301916 by fred g. I could have listed 50 excellent fiction and nonfiction railway books, but. In 1992 a man walked into my bookshop in kent, ohio, and asked for a copy of the bruiser by jim tully. In kents history, the erie railroad was, and remains, something special. Score a book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Historic kent train depot saved news mytownneo kent, oh.

In the 20th century, new businesses arrived, such as the davey tree. Greetings from kent ohio over 125 historical postcards of kent are depicted in full color in this beautiful new book by our own roger j. Marvin kent marvin kent, son of zenas kent, was a merchant of kent, ohio, the planner, promoter, developer. Marvin kent, son of zenas kent, was a merchant of kent, ohio, the planner. The connecticut western reserve was a part of northeast ohio originally intended for settlement by revolutionary war refugees from connecticut. Main street kent is everyones first choice for unique shops, food, bars, the best restaurants, live music, festivals and events in kent and northeast ohio. See more ideas about kent ohio, ohio and kent state university. In 1901 he published his theories on tree surgery with his book the tree doctor. Home browse science and technology technology transportation railroad history. Twentyeight national guard soldiers fired approximately 67 rounds over a period. In 1863, a local businessman by the name of marvin kent was influential in bringing the atlantic and great western railroad through the village. Main street kent is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the revitalization, promotion, beautification and preservation of downtown kent.

Detailed maps show the lines as they were in the 1920s. Louis and new york city as it was also home to the railroad s maintenance yards and shops. The outsized influence of kent, ohio, on the history of rock and roll, a book that covers the college. Gathering of days, a medium hf 19th x x fleischman, p. Oh dear we often have to wade through this sort of thing. The first atlantic and great western train arrives in kent, ohio, 1863. List of books and articles about railroad history online. A new history of the railways in britain by christian wolmar 2007. Craig sanders is president of the akron railroad club and has written two other railroad history books.

We want to excite the mind and educate the public, young and old. A history of banking and currency in ohio before the civil war. Again this quarter, we have included a number of interesting historical short stories about americas favorite railroad the baltimore and ohio railroad. Learn more about how you can become a member of the midwest railway preservation society. A location to share photos and information pertaining to kent and ravenna, ohio area. This kent historical society collection documents kent, ohio, and features news from around the world, and nation as well. Kent, ohio s historical society can help you research online collections, plan a museum visit and shop for historic media.

Railroad map showing the lands of the standard coal and iron co. By 1900, most of ohio s smaller railroads now belonged to one of four major railroad companies, the baltimore and ohio railroad, the erie railroad, the pennsylvania railroad, or the new york central railroad. After six years on the road, he jumped off a railroad car in kent, ohio, with wild aspirations of becoming a writer. The last runaway by tracy chevalier, the underground railroad in ohio by elwell o. Click here to download a pdf of the african american history map of the underground railroad in kent county and chestertown. Elsewhere, the seach will be visibly opened after this button is selected. By 1900, most of ohios smaller railroads now belonged to one of four major railroad companies, the baltimore and ohio railroad, the erie railroad, the.

Mission, strategic plan and history kent free library. Printed by kent state university publications the arthur j. New book examines kents influence on music history. Photos i took while in high school for photography class. Though no record of any settlement exists, the area was located along several known trails. Ohio became a state on march 1, 1803, although no formal declaration was madeuntil 1953, when president dwight eisenhower officially signed the. In 1798 it was sold to aaron olmsted as part of the connecticut western reserve. The toledo and ohio central railroad field books, generously shared by a private collector and on loan to the state library of ohio for digitization, contain field notes from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Railroad town by bruce dzeda, 50 pages, fully illustrated, kent historical society press, published 2010.

It is not about the greater erie railroad, nor is it about kent s other two railroads the baltimore and ohio and the wheeling and lake erie and their impact on the town. However, there are other types of railways, including those whose units consist of single selfpropelled cars, cabledrawn railways used to ascend steep. Railroad maps, 1828 to 1900, available online, ohio. Members of the akron railroad club contributed most of the more than 200 images appearing in this book. It is not about the greater erie railroad, nor is it about kents other two railroads the baltimore and ohio and the wheeling and lake erie and their impact on the town. Citizen marvin kent enticed the railroad shops to the village, and the population boomed. Today, the most noticeable legacy of the erie railroad in kent is the handsome restored depot that stands just south of main street. Toledo lucas county public library auditors images. The railroad reinvented the village as an important stop on the.

The board agreed to open the corporate books and begin selling stock on june 3. Kent historical society and museum digital collection. Main street kent is everyones first choice for things to do. It contains a history of the lines with information of their construction and of early wrecks. Railroad maps, 1828 to 1900, available online, ohio library. In 1901 he published his theories on tree surgery with his book the. This economic shift is discussed by ellice ronsheim in from bolt to bed. Please see page two of the following magazine link for an index of the topics included in this edition. A collaborative program of the ohio history connection and. The railroad reinvented the village as an important stop on the eastwest line between st. With huge capital infusions from london and continental investors, the road opened for business in august 1865 along its entire 388 mile route from salamanca in upstate new york to dayton ohio. Kent, a city today accustomed to hearing the roar of passing locomotives, was home to another sort of railroad beginning as early as 1825, the year woodard sheltered six slaves. Mar 11, 2011 photos i took while in high school for photography class. Kents rock history is revealed in new book by alumnus kent.

Forging the bee line railroad, 18481889 the kent state. A historic kent railroad depot once at risk of being torn down will be. The book is filled with historical photos of the railroad from the early steam engines to the powerful diesels. The early years, 18951927 exhibition catalog is a special bicentennial edition limited to copies. The kent state shootings also known as the may 4 massacre or the kent state massacre, were the shootings on may 4, 1970, of unarmed college students by the ohio national guard at kent state university in kent, ohio, during a mass protest against the bombing in neutral cambodia by united states military forces. He is a fellow in the society of american historians and has been a member of.