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History & Tourism, Landmarks of Richland

Landmarks of Mansfield: The Colonial

10 Jul , 2019

The Colonial has graced the southeast corner of Park Avenue West and Benton Street since 1905 with its imposing three story front portico. The building was erected by local businessman Edward William Dann. Dann, who lived from 1869 to 1950, was initially engaged in the fruit business, and moved to Mansfield from Columbus in the latter years of the nineteenth century. He would eventually become a board member and then president of the Richland Mutual Insurance Company. Read More

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Landmarks of Richland: All Souls Church

27 Jan , 2019

For over 120 years, the members of All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church in Bellville have provided a high degree of care for the building their foreparents built – literally. The building on Church Street serves a congregation whose roots in southern Richland County date back almost 200 years – to 1822. Originally occupying another structure in the village, the present structure was constructed between 1894 and 1897. Read More

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Landmarks Of Richland: Most Pure Heart Of Mary Catholic Church

3 Dec , 2018

It is apparent that the architect of the Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Shelby took particular pride in this building. After all, while the church was being built in the decade before the Great Depression, Toledo architect William R. Dowling actually moved his family to Shelby, living at 216 West Main Street for two to three years. Read More

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Introducing Landmarks of Richland

30 Mar , 2018

Over the last year and a half, we have shared some stories about 34 historic buildings, monuments, and other community icons that grace the streets of Mansfield. Like you, we have learned a great deal not only about these landmarks and their builders, but also about the families that lived and worked in many of them. We are continuing that series in the coming weeks and months, but we’re also expanding it a bit. Welcome to Landmarks of Richland. Read More

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Landmarks of Mansfield: The Colonial

Landmarks of Richland: All Souls Church

Landmarks Of Richland: Most Pure Heart Of Mary Catholic Church

Introducing Landmarks of Richland

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