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Buckeye Lake

Author : Chance Brockway

Publisher : Arcadia Publishing

Page : 134 pages

File Size : 16,91 MB

Release : 2006-03

Category : History

ISBN : 9780738540054

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On July 4, 1825, construction of the Ohio-Erie Canal began with the turning of the first shovel of earth in the Buckeye Lake area. Completed in 1830, it formed the Licking Summit Reservoir, which became known as Buckeye Lake. To increase weekend business on its streetcars, the Columbus, Buckeye Lake and Newark Traction Company bought land at Buckeye Lake and built an amusement park, advertising it as “the Playground of Ohio.” The Buckeye Lake Amusement Park and the Buckeye Lake Yacht Club on Watkins Island were very popular, and during the big band era, many visitors came to dance at the Crystal Pavilion and the Lake Breeze Pier Ballroom, which featured the sounds of Harry James, Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman, Stan Kenton, Lawrence Welk, and Louis Armstrong.



The Story of Buckeye Lake

Author : Joseph Simpson

Publisher :

Page : 132 pages

File Size : 45,11 MB

Release : 1912

Category : Buckeye Lake (Ohio)

ISBN :

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My Buckeye Lake Story--

Author : Donna Fisher Braig

Publisher :

Page : 192 pages

File Size : 26,15 MB

Release : 2002

Category : Buckeye Lake (Ohio)

ISBN : 9781887932844

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This fascinating account of one of the state's largest resorts is richly embellished with old photographs and illustrations. Donna Fisher Braig covers the prosperity of the area, the community, the people, historical houses and farms, the Islands, and the many changes. In the 1960's, the park's decline started and the area took on a new look and atmosphere. The progress and development of Buckeye Lake in the '80s and '90s rounds out a long and important history. The author's accounting of this place she calls home is truly original and moving, and written from the heart.



Thornville and Thorn Township

Author : Historical Society of Perry County

Publisher : Arcadia Publishing

Page : 132 pages

File Size : 32,91 MB

Release : 2012

Category : History

ISBN : 9780738588582

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Thorn Township is a farming community about 30 minutes east of Columbus, Ohio; its name derived from the plentiful thorn bushes that dominate the landscape. After the Revolutionary War, people from Virginia and Pennsylvania began to migrate to Ohio. Among those, several chose a little hill in Thorn Township to take up residence, establishing churches, businesses, and schools. In 1811, Thornville was recognized as a village. Thorn Township makes up the northern section of Perry County. Due to its rich, flat earth, farming remains the chief economic venture of the community. Originally, the northern edge of Thorn Township was known as "Big Buffalo Swamp." However, when the Ohio Canal was constructed between the 1820s and 1840s, the swamp was excavated to form Buckeye Lake. Since then, people have built their homes along the shores and canals of the lake, as well as in the villages of Thornville and Thornport.



The United States of Ohio

Author : David E. Rohr

Publisher : Trillium

Page : 272 pages

File Size : 14,34 MB

Release : 2019

Category : History

ISBN : 9780814255155

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The story of Ohio--from its geographical position to its cultural mix and economic development--and its centrality to Americans inside and outside the state.



The Fishes of Ohio

Author : Milton Bernhard Trautman

Publisher :

Page : 824 pages

File Size : 50,50 MB

Release : 1981

Category : Nature

ISBN :

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This book documents historical changes in fish distribution in the face of man's encroachment and alteration of aquatic ecosystems.



Captain Blue on the Blue Blazes

Author : Andy Niekamp

Publisher :

Page : 214 pages

File Size : 31,87 MB

Release : 2017-12-05

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 9780990354772

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Imagine walking 1,444 miles with a backpack carrying the bare necessities of life, 26 maps, and a whole lot of grit. When three-time Appalachian Trail Hiker, Andy "Captain Blue" Niekamp decided to hike Ohio's Buckeye Trail, he took on the challenge of his life. On this 88-day adventure, Captain Blue found things he didn't know he had: a Buckeye Trail family who assisted and encouraged him; a home state rich with scenic beauty and history; the physical, mental, and emotional stamina to travel Ohio alone and on foot. Readers will enjoy the trail tales of Captain Blue, past and present, and his knack for bringing humor and good-natured reflection to a hiker's experiences in the elements: the cold, snow, wind, rain, heat, and humidity of springtime in Ohio; the physical test of walking for miles every day on a variety of treadways; the unpredictability of nature; and the sincere generosity of strangers.



Ohio in Photographs

Author : Ian Adams

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Page : 0 pages

File Size : 36,70 MB

Release : 2018-09-05

Category : Photography

ISBN : 9780821423493

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Ohio in Photographs is a collection of stunning images that capture the texture of life in the Buckeye State. Two of the region's's leading landscape photographers, Ian Adams and Randall Lee Schieber, present a rich array of places and people from each of Ohio's eighty-eight counties. Divided into five regional chapters, the book includes scenes from urban and rural environments, from natural areas, historical sites, public gardens, cultural and sporting events, workplaces, and more. With chapter introductions by author John Fleischman, Ohio in Photographs is a can't-miss for any Ohioan at home or away.



Common Spiders of North America

Author : Richard A. Bradley

Publisher : University of California Press

Page : 284 pages

File Size : 46,44 MB

Release : 2019-11-12

Category : Science

ISBN : 0520315316

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Spiders are among the most diverse groups of terrestrial invertebrates, yet they are among the least studied and understood. This first comprehensive guide to all 68 spider families in North America beautifully illustrates 469 of the most commonly encountered species. Group keys enable identification by web type and other observable details, and species descriptions include identification tips, typical habitat, geographic distribution, and behavioral notes. A concise illustrated introduction to spider biology and anatomy explains spider relationships. This book is a critical resource for curious naturalists who want to understand this ubiquitous and ecologically critical component of our biosphere.



Fishing Ohio

Author : Tom Cross

Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield

Page : 383 pages

File Size : 30,56 MB

Release : 2008-05-01

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 1461747082

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The only guide with fishing information for every public lake and stream in the state, home to more than 800,000 anglers. Brand-new, this book covers the state—region by region—from the steelhead springs in the northeast to the walleye spawning in the western river basins, with a special section on the Ohio River. Each entry describes the water and its game fish population, angling tips, and local regulations as well as advice on boat ramps, parking lots, marinas, lodging, and local attractions for every fishing venue.