Our Collection
Check out just a small sampling of the Historical Society's vast collection of local history documents and artifacts collected over the years.
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Come see more of our collection at our History Room at the Town Hall, or contact us if you're looking for something specific related to our area's history.
This performance program, complete with advertisements, is from March 2, 1950.
This performance program, complete with advertisements, is from March 2, 1950.
Made by Anna Mae Benner for the anniversary of St Aloysius Church.
Made by Anna Mae Benner for the anniversary of St Aloysius Church.
The Mad River and Lake Erie Railroad reached Republic in 1839 running from Sandusky to Bellevue, Flat Rock, and then Republic continuing on to the Mad River at Dayton. This Engine the "Sandusky" was one of the first steam engines west of the Allegheny Mountains with a steam whistle. At the height of its success in 1849 the railroad transported 77,000 passengers. In 1860 traffic between Republic and Sandusky ended as did Republic's prestige as a grain shipping center and rail depot.
The Mad River and Lake Erie Railroad reached Republic in 1839 running from Sandusky to Bellevue, Flat Rock, and then Republic continuing on to the Mad River at Dayton. This Engine the "Sandusky" was one of the first steam engines west of the Allegheny Mountains with a steam whistle. At the height of its success in 1849 the railroad transported 77,000 passengers. In 1860 traffic between Republic and Sandusky ended as did Republic's prestige as a grain shipping center and rail depot.
A Republic school class in 1910-1911
Republic 5th grade class in 1914.
A Republic school class in 1910-1911
Reed Steam engines operated by Charles and William Funk moving a house in Republic for Charles Hilsinger. Date unknown. Charles is in front of large wheel and William is at the front of the engine.
Reed Steam engines operated by Charles and William Funk moving a house in Republic for Charles Hilsinger. Date unknown. Charles is in front of large wheel and William is at the front of the engine.
