History Today Articles
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Carole Wilhelm
Description
The article describes the research done by Anne Bower on Ohio community cookbooks. Many collected recipes are over 100 years old, and give stories and information on communitys and family traditions. The article also highlights on how many Women used their skills to sell food and handicrafts to raise money during the Civil War.
KeyWords
Cookbooks, Community, Historical, Civil War
Publication Date
4/1/1996
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Author
Carole Wilhelm
Description
The article describes the story behind the name of route 257 in Liberty Township. The state route is named after General Thaddeus Kosciusko as a reward by congress for his achievments during the Revolutionary War.
KeyWords
Revolutionary War, Historical, Polish culture
Publication Date
1/19/1998
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Author
Carole Wilhelm
Description
The article highlights the progress and goals of the Powell Historical Society in 1998, 12 years since it was founded. The group planed to continue restoring the Martin-Perry home and interviewing more residents on their experience in Powell.
KeyWords
Historical Society, Restoration, community, donations
Publication Date
12/1/1998
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Author
REQUIRES EDITING
Description
The article includes information on donations the Powell historical society has recieved. Such as big newspaper headlines about famous historical events including Lincoln and Rooselvelts deaths.
KeyWords
Newspaper, Historical, Presidents day
Publication Date
2/10/1999
Title
Author
Carole Wilhelm
Description
The Deleware country fair took place in Powell until 1937. The land afterwards changed hands multiple times. Owners used the large land for horse racing and later for a motercycle and car track used by racing clubs and famous drivers.
KeyWords
Racing, Motercycle, Powell Arts festival
Publication Date
5/13/2000
Title
Author
Carole Wilhelm
Description
The article describes the skills and contributions by the Case brothers to Powell: Theadore, Frank, Friend, and Sterne. The brothers were known for their craftmanship skills, and for the houses and carvings they made in Powell.
KeyWords
Carpentry, carving, building, Historical
Publication Date
8/9/2000
Title
Author
Carole Wilhelm
Description
The document highlights Delaware County's Arts Castle, offering art classes and event spaces. Also describing Garth's Auctions, a historic antique auction business known for its unique items and a national reach.
KeyWords
Auctions, Deleware County, Arts, event, historic
Publication Date
3/6/2001
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Author
Carole Wilhelm
Description
In 1949 Lucy Taggart recorded her memories for the Deleware Historical Society. She recalls her childhood homemade beds, and how they were made, using straw or oats inside the bed.
KeyWords
pioneer, old bed, straw, history
Publication Date
10/31/2001
Title
Author
Carole Wilhelm
Description
Vintage Christmas toys from past childhoods have become surprisingly valuable, enjoyed by both collectors and individuals reconnecting with their own childhood memories. These old christmas gifts give a window into our history and the changes in popular Christmas toys.
KeyWords
Christmas, toys, gifts, childhood, memories, historical
Publication Date
12/5/2002
Title
Author
Carole Wilhelm
Description
Many individuals and small groups throughout the world have put time and effort into preserving historical buildings. These preserved buildings allow insight into our ancestors daily life and the impact they had on their community.
KeyWords
Historical, Preservation, Restoring
Publication Date
8/7/2003
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Author
Carole Wilhelm
Description
Johnny Jones, writer for the Columbus evening dispatch from1940-1971, he often wrote of everyday life; sometimes mentioning Powell in his columns. Writing about old time sleigh rides in the Winter, and his predictions for the future.
KeyWords
Winter, Columnist, Liberty Township, Historical
Publication Date
3/3/2005
Title
Author
Carole Wilhelm
Description
Cookbooks can reflect history and traditions as familys pass down their recipes and meals. The article describes the history of various collected cookbooks from past Powell residents.
KeyWords
Cookbooks, traditions, family, historical
Publication Date
1/1/2007
Title
Author
Carole Wilhelm
Description
The school often called "monument on the hill" was located across from Powell road. This was the school for grade 1-12 in Powell from 1911 to 1973. Previously there had been multiple small one-room schools.
KeyWords
School, Education, Historical
Publication Date
1/1/2007
Title
Author
Carole Wilhelm
Description
The amount of antique shops in Deleware county was quickly decreasing. However, Garth's Auction house remained. Holding bidding wars and providing information on items.
KeyWords
Antique shop, Auction, Stratford
Publication Date
9/3/2009
Title
Author
Carole Wilhelm
Description
The first Methodist society in Liberty Township, organized by a Rev. Emery in 1825, initially met in homes. Over the years, the Methodist presence grew in Powell (Middlebury), with the construction of Emery Chapel in 1840 and another church building on South Liberty Street in 1859. The Powell Church group continued to grow from the 1900s into the present day.
KeyWords
Church, Methodist, Historical, Ceremony
Publication Date
10/7/2010
Title
Author
Carole Wilhelm
Description
Many communities have gone from thriving to ghost towns in Ohio. If transportation wasn't reaching a town or recources were low, people would move for better jobs, leaving many towns abandoned.
KeyWords
Ghost Towns, Historical, Economy
Publication Date
10/28/2010
Title
Author
Carole Wilhelm
Description
The article describes the memories of Marge during Winter as a child in Powell. She recalled being pulled by cars while on sleds, and being able to skate if the lakes and rivers were thick enough.
KeyWords
Winter, Sledding, Historical
Publication Date
1/15/2011
Title
Author
Carole Wilhelm
Description
A over 60 year Carmeichael family tradition is celebrated in the Fall. The family uses their recipe to make Apple Butter, and various deserts for a weekend event.
KeyWords
Apples, recipe, family tradition
Publication Date
11/11/2011
Title
Author
Carole Wilhelm
Description
The article explores the story of Bill Schenck, a famous artist who grew up in Powell. Schenck became famous for his Western style of art. His art now appears in collections across the world.
KeyWords
Art, Historical, Western Movies
Publication Date
3/1/2012
Title
Author
Carole Wilhelm
Description
On May 1st, 1801, Captain Nathan Carpenter settled the first white settlement in Liberty Township. He journeyed from a New York estate through Pittsburgh, and through the Ohio River. The article also gives information on some of the Powell Historical Society board members, and their early ancestors, some who were early settlers.
KeyWords
Ancestors, Settlers, Historical
Publication Date
1/1/2015
Title
Author
Carole Wilhelm
Description
In the 1960s newspapers were found in the walls of an original Hall House in Olentangy st. The newspapers dated from 1867 to 1892, including advertisements, foreign news, and local news.
KeyWords
advertisement, medicine, news, Columbus
Publication Date
9/24/2016
Title
Author
Carole Wilhelm
Description
A grandfather named Charles Tracey, recalled his serious illness. Charles and his wife Marie layed sick in the same bed for months. Many across America, including Marie didn't survive the 1918 epidemic.
KeyWords
Illness, epidemic,
Publication Date
7/16/2025