"VV", for instance, has had visitors from 10 countries / territories and 249 cities on 4 continents of our planet. And another one of my Vermilion, Ohio websites, Vermilion Ohio Historic Pix has had visitors from 34 cities in 5 countries / territories on 3 continents. Undoubtedly some visitors were just surfin' - like those folks in China, Turkey, and Austria. But I'm still amazed. The expanse of the medium is simply astounding.
In the United States residents of Ohio (of course) and New York have most often visited the site. And whilst one may think that, in Ohio at least, Vermilionites would most frequently visit the site that is not the case. For one reason or another statistics show that people living the City of Avon, Ohio are its most frequent visitors. After them persons living in Brooklyn, New York visit the site more than local folks. Persons in 39 of the contiguous United States find there way to "VV" each week.
The wonderful pic of Division Street in Vermilion, Ohio seen above was used along with my weekly column in the Vermilion Photojournal this week. While I don't make a practice of duplicating photos used with the column in this forum the week they appear in ink this one was just too good not to share with "Viewers".
The clarity / detail in this c. 1939 Pearl Rosce photo is to be appreciated. Vermilion was such a thriving village during those years. And while I was not born until 1944 this is very much the Vermilion that I knew as a youngster. It was a fabulous, fabulous place to come of age.
I obviously added the LSE car (in the sky) to emphasize the subject of that particular column - entitled "Footprints of Vermilion Past...". But I really like the way it appears.
Tis a real work of art.
And finally - an amusing thought from a "Viewer" named Andy. During the week he emailed me with the following comments:
Tis both an amusing and quite a clever observation. No-el everyone.
This was one of 3 photographs (loaned to me by Vermilionite Bill Lehky) of youngsters who attended Vermilion's State Street School from (I think) 1927 to 1930). The other two photos do not have the student names.
Back Row Standing L-R: Rita Peasley, Pauline Naegele, Elizabeth Sopko, Elizabeth Schullery, Florence Kessler, Gladys Pember (Wiencke), Margaret Nelson, Hilda Boone (Burley), Dorothy Wood (Hart), Emma Smith, and the Teacher Miss Thompson.
Middle Row Standing L-R: Eddie Wlodarsky, Albert Zess, Charles Klucas, Morey "Bud" Jeffery, Gordon Truesdale, Erving Vincent, Henry Fullgrabe,Unknown, Unknown,Robert Collitt, Lewis Tokar, and Awalt Kelm.
Bottom Row Seated L-R: Unknown, Mary Budding, Joe McDaniel, Richard Koontz, Floyd Knott, Lawrence Smith, Burton Will, Cornelius Vasu, Euilia Washtak, Charlotte Wallace, Delores Barnes (Huffman), and Alta Kneisel (Foster).
The names are recreated / spelled as best as could be determined here. They are writ in cursive and are not easy to decipher.
Of all the persons in the pic I knew only about 5 and recognized only about 3 without the list. So I'm really happy that someone had the presence of mind to keep a record of the names. And I'm also happy that I could also record them here. According to the name on the back of all three photographs the pix belonged to Lawrence Smith (also in the pic).
Thanks to Bill Lehky for allowing me to copy the photo.
"Were it in the Maud in Vermilion, O?"
A PUZZLER: As previously mentioned it surely helps when one keeps a record of the names (and places) along with the photographs. Otherwise the pix are rendered almost useless.
But I should talk. I don't actually recall where - nor when - I acquired this particular pic. My guess is that it may have come from California "Viewer" Bobbi Riley - and - that it may be a pic of a gathering at the Maud-Elton Hotel in Vermilion O. c.1913.
However; I can't really identify the window behind the group. I don't know of a window in the old hotel that resembled the one pictured. Unless it was once on the west side of the hotel prior to the construction of the Fischer Building next door.
And then - what was the occassion? Was it an engagement or wedding party? Was it a graduation party? Tis a real puzzler.
1952: Here's a photo where the identities of the people in it are known, but the locale is not. In some respects it looks like the Vermilion Fire Hall on the corner of Ohio and Exchange Streets - but I'm not entirely certain.
Pictured are:
Back Row Standing R-L: Evelyn "Nuggie" Cook, Marjorie Barnes Hodgson, Paul Naegele, Amos Feiszli, Ward Neiding, Edna Hull, and Alice Fazey.
Front Row Seated R-L: June Wieder, Carol Bechtel, Elizabeth Krapp (Phillips), and Genevive Clark.
[Note: Also, in this instance, the names may not all be spelled correctly.]
This is a Dick Koontz photograph. The group was apparently the committee in changer of the Vermilion High School Alumni Banquet in 1952. All of the persons in the pic were (and some remain) prominent members of the community of Vermilion, Ohio.
It's interesting that banquets / gatherings of this nature no longer exist in the community. I supposed the classes after the 1950's became so large that such gatherings were no longer practical.
LINWOOD BELL TOWER: I've had a copy of this postcard for quite a long time but never used it. It is, as marked, a photo of Linwood Park's Bell Tower. And I know nothing about it. I don't recall ever seeing anything like it during my travels through the park.
I also don't know the reason it was referred to as a "tower".
Perhaps some "Viewer" can clue me in on the details behind what was obviously a noteworthy landmark in the park.
Podcasts - "forever under construction..."
"A snippet from the clip..."
PODCAST #71: This week the Vermilion Views Podcast #71 is a short "junket" through our home on Oakwood Drive during its remodling. It's like trying to live in a antique shop. Actually it's more of a (learning) video exercise for myself combining the use of two types of cameras and three types of photographic software. Someday it (both our house) and my video expertise will be less annoying and more interesting.
I promise.
For the benefit of all - kindly take note of the fact that I have produced an archive (that can be found in the "Links" section of the page) that will allow "Viewers" an easier way to access all past podcasts.
Note: (1)that the podcasts are in the archives; (2)that one can easily listen to them on-line and / or copy them (for free) to their PC or Mac for later listening; and (3) that all have also been preserved, by myself, on a separate hard-drive and on CD's. Anyone unable to listen to, or acquire the audios on-line and wishes to acquire a copy of any of these audio casts and / or recordings of persons who have spoken at a Vermilion Area Archival Society meeting during the last 12 months can do so by contacting me, and paying a small cover fee for recording materials.
LOCAL ANNOUNCEMENTS: Looking for the latest information about VHS Class Reunions, The Vermilion Area Archival Society, Eden Valley Enterprises events, and Hope Home in Kenya. Follow the link to the Vermilion Locals page. Something new (mit a few new pix added) for your enjoyment. Always
Incidentally, "Viewer" Larry Hohler who is a big part of the Hope Home in Kenya wants folks to know that the children they are assisting are safe - midst the turmoil raging around them in that country. Methinks all "Viewers" should take a good look (go to the links section of "Views" for a virtual tour) at how the project really, really helps underprivileged children in this 3rd world nation. It is sincerely a worthwhile effort.
It's a blond thing.
The Beat Goes On: The page is generated by the dreaded Macintosh Computer and is written and designed by (me) Rich Tarrant. It will change weekly ~ usually on Saturday. Bookmark the URL (Universal Resource Locater) and come back at your own leisure. Send the page to your friends (and enemies if you wish). If you have something to share with those who visit this page, pass it on. And if you see something that
is in need of correction do the same. My sister, Nancy, is a great help in that respect. It only takes me a week to get things right. And follow the links. You might find something you like. If you experience a problem with them let me know. Also, if you want to see past editions of this eZine check the new archives links below.
If you're looking for my old links section (pictured) I've replaced it with a pull-down menu (visible in the small box next to the word "Go"). If you're looking for links to more Vermilion history check that menu.
How the old links menu looked
For Persons who would like to donate to the cause (to keep these "Views" on-line you can send whatever you would like to me at the following address. And THANKS to everybody who has already donated to the cause. I doth certainly appreciate it):
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Vol.6, Issue 4, April 12, 2008
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