Youngstown College in the late 1930s, early 1940s
Youngstown College in the late 1930s, early 1940s – The following photo set is culled from images published in the Youngstown College Bulletin in...
National Ice Cream Day: July 21, 2024
National Ice Cream Day: July 21, 2024 | Youngstown confectioner Harry Burt Jr. invented the ice cream bar and truck in 1920.
In its history of the Good Humor...
YSU razes 2 remaining houses in Arlington Avenue Historic District
Two remaining houses in the Arlington Avenue Historic District were demolished today near the campus of Youngstown State University.
The houses were located at 337...
The Easter Parade
When Hudson, Ohio-based retailer Joann filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection earlier this month, many on social media seemed saddened, but not surprised, by the...
Youngstown to unveil Crab Creek Corridor plan at Feb. 13 meeting
Youngstown is inviting residents, business owners, and stakeholders to review the recently completed Crab Creek Corridor plan.
A meeting to unveil and discuss the study...
April 6 program to cover history of Ohio Leather Company
History of the Ohio Leather Company. Girard Free Library, 105 E. Prospect St., Girard 44420. 330-545-2508. www.girardfreelibrary.org. Learn more about the history and operations...
YSU’s Ward Beecher Planetarium over the years – a photo album
YSU’s Ward Beecher Planetarium over the years – The following photo album depicts the facility’s evolution from the 1960s to recent years. An early...
MVHS program explores career of Youngstown’s first detective Nov. 17
Mahoning Valley Historical Society will present “George B. Moyer: Youngstown’s First Detective” at noon on Thursday, Nov. 17 in the Thomas Ballroom at the...
Main Library: A New Chapter Celebration
Main Library: A New Chapter Celebration – The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County marked the completion of Main Library with a commemoration and...
Arby’s founder discusses legacy of chain that began in Youngstown
When you think of fast food in the 1960s, a few names come to mind – McDonald’s, Kentucky Fried Chicken and Arby’s.
McDonald’s, led by...
Oral history details Ukrainian enclave on Youngstown’s West End
Ten years before Russian tanks rolled across the Ukrainian frontier, 93-year-old area resident Harry Nachim shared his impressions of the bustling neighborhood that once...
Jazz Age Youngstown Homes in 1927
Jazz Age Youngstown Homes in 1927 – This photo collection depicts the homes of Youngstown’s upper class during the 1920s. The decade saw explosive...
Youngstown Bridge Co. sale continued buyout trend in 1900
Digital Archive: Youngstown Bridge Co. sale continued national buyout trend in 1900.
This article originally appeared in the May 2000 edition of Metro Monthly.
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‘Hidden History’ focuses on Youngstown’s obscure past
Arcadia Publishing and the History Press are announcing the release of “Hidden History of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley” by author Sean T. Posey....
Youngstown Hospital: Historic Architecture of the Mahoning Valley
“Youngstown Hospital: Historic Architecture of the Mahoning Valley” – In this new series, we explore the historic architecture of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley....
MVHS program to explore history, impact of local YWCAs
Mahoning Valley Historical Society will explore “The History of the Local YWCAs” during its May “Bites and Bits of History” program. The online video...
$12,043 grant to digitize Warren’s urban renewal, Land Bank photos
The Trumbull County Historical Society, Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership, Trumbull County Land Bank and the city of Warren are announcing Warren Razed, a project that...
Vienna Historical Society seeks to I.D. class of 1930
The Vienna Historical Society seeks information on students from the class of 1930 at Vienna High School.
The class had eight graduates: Robert Colton, James...
Jazz Age Youngstown Homes in 1927
Jazz Age Youngstown Homes in 1927 – This photo collection depicts the homes of Youngstown’s upper class during the 1920s. The decade saw explosive...
metro30 podcast 023 – ‘Experiencing Idora – Jim and Toni Amey’
In this episode, Jim and Toni Amey discuss the Idora Park Experience, their upcoming book, and the importance of preserving memories. “Experiencing Idora -...
