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| − | The first known library in [[Wooster, Ohio|Wooster]] dates back to 1857. There was a small subscription fee to use the facility. The first "free" public library was started in 1897 and was known as the [[Wooster Public Library and Museum|Wooster Public Library]]. Funding provided by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Carnegie Andrew Carnegie] made it possible for the local library to have its own permanent building. The old Carnegie library was dedicated in 1905. It was razed in 1965. A new facility was built on the same site and was dedicated in | + | The first known library in [[Wooster, Ohio|Wooster]] dates back to 1857. There was a small subscription fee to use the facility. The first "free" public library was started in 1897 and was known as the [[Wooster Public Library and Museum|Wooster Public Library]]. Funding provided by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Carnegie Andrew Carnegie] made it possible for the local library to have its own permanent building. The old Carnegie library was dedicated in 1905. It was razed in 1965. A new facility was built on the same site and was dedicated in ... |
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Downtown areas of cities and villages throughout Wayne County, Ohio have long been active hubs. Many present day activities are centered around food and fun. Such restaurants as Der Dutch Essenhaus in Shreve, the Dutch Kitchen Restaurant in Dalton, the Parlor Restaurant and The Matsos Family Restaurant in Wooster and the Smithville Inn Restaurant in Smithville are just a few that have enjoyed longevity in their respective village or city.
The oldest hotel that we are able to ascertain is ...
D. C. Curry Lumber Company is one of the oldest construction companies of Wayne County, Ohio still in existance. It was started in 1853 by James Curry. Other well-known construction companies include: Walter Jones Construction, Incorporated, Bogner Construction Company, and Campbell Construction.
To assist with the construction trade, many local companies had lumber yards and brick and tile factories. In Creston, Ohio, C. L. Matteson started ...
The first bank in Wooster, Ohio was the German Bank of Wooster. It was established in 1815 by Joseph H. Larwill. It failed by 1818. Lawsuits continued to be filed for several years after its failure. In 1838, the German Bank of Wooster was revived. Once again, it failed by 1841. (Wildcat Banks and Broken Banks of the Wayne County Frontier). Other early banks included the The State Bank of Ohio and The Bank of Wooster.
The County Branch of the State Bank of Ohio opened for business in 1845 ...
The first known library in Wooster dates back to 1857. There was a small subscription fee to use the facility. The first "free" public library was started in 1897 and was known as the Wooster Public Library. Funding provided by Andrew Carnegie made it possible for the local library to have its own permanent building. The old Carnegie library was dedicated in 1905. It was razed in 1965. A new facility was built on the same site and was dedicated in ...
Coal has been primarily in the eastern portion of Wayne County, Ohio. Some coal has been found in Canaan Township and Milton Township. Larger portions have been found in Chippewa, Baughman, East Union and Salt Creek. All of Sugar Creek and Paint Township have coal. Small portions could be found in Green, Franklin and Clinton Townships. The most commonly known area for mining coal was ...
The first water works was established in Wooster on 13 May 1811 (Bowen 418). Water was piped into Wooster from 1815 to 1829. A court order injunction ended this enterprise for many decades. On 14 May 1874 civil engineers constructed a reservoir for the safety of the town of Wooster. A natural spring located on Mr. Reddick's property just north of town was dammed. This became known as Reddick's Dam. This served until ...