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One of the earliest Frank Lloyd Wright-designed house that is built in Ohio is the Westcott House. The one-story, prairie-style house was built in 1908 for Burton J. And Orpha L. Westcott. In 1946, it was turned into an apartment complex due to a housing crisis after the second World…
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There is no other place in Dayton, Ohio that has the same concept as the one you’d see and experience at Carillon Historical Park. The park offers a view of the history of the city of Dayton through exhibits of artifacts displayed inside historic buildings, houses, and structures. These old…
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I never thought that a Wright Brothers National Museum exists, until I visited Carillon Historical Park in Dayton, Ohio. Also called the John W. Berry, Sr. Wright Brothers Aviation Center, it houses the original 1905 Wright Flyer III: the only airplane designated a National Historic Landmark, the world’s first practical…
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The National Barber Museum and Hall of Fame completed my tour to the three unique museums near Columbus, Ohio. I started at the Pencil Sharpener Museum that showcased over 3000 sharpeners. Next, I visited the Ohio Doll and Toy Museum with thousands of antique dolls in the collection, many of…
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Talking about a massive antique doll collection, the Mid-Ohio Historical Museum in Canal Winchester, Ohio has it all. Believe it or not, seeing dolls in various sizes and facial expressions, and yellowed with age in every corner of the museum, was quite spooky. It seemed like there were too many…
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I stopped at the building where my GPS brought me to. Part of my plan that day was to visit the Paul A. Johnson Pencil Sharpener Museum in Logan, Ohio. The lady at the welcome counter smiled and greeted me as I entered the door. I approached the desk and…
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Traveling to Springfield, Ohio? Visit something unique. See the Heart of Ohio Antique Center. The Heart of Ohio Antique Center is not just an antique store, it serves as a historical museum as well. From old bicycles to jewelries to century-old household items, to historical memorabilia, to antique furniture, you…
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There were a few photos of The Secret Garden in Ohio that I saw online that made me decide to visit the place. I thought it could be the same intriguing visionary environment as the Hartman Rock Garden in Springfield, Ohio. But, the Secret Garden is totally different. In fact,…
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