The Olmsted Story: A Brief History of Olmsted Falls & Olmsted Township

by Arcadia Publishing

Overview

Tucked into the southwestern corner of Cuyahoga County, Olmsted Falls and Olmsted Township are steeped in rich Ohio history.

Dating back to the late eighteenth century, Olmsted Falls and Olmsted Township grew to become a place of idyllic beauty and fascinating stories. Uncover the myth of the infamous letter a in the Olmsted name, and learn how Olmsted became a leader in public education in Cuyahoga County. Weather battles over saloons and attempts to annex all or part of Olmsted Township to neighboring communities, and survive Rocky River floods that destroyed bridges, dams, mills and factories.

Join authors Bruce Banks and Jim Wallace, both members of the Historical Society of Olmsted Falls, as they provide a captivating account of these two historical communities.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781596298989
Publisher:	Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date:	07/16/2010
Series:	History Press Brief History Series
Pages:	160
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Bruce Banks lives in Olmsted Township and is a member of the Historical Society of Olmsted Falls. Mr. Banks has presented illustrated lectures for more than twenty-five years on the history of Olmsted Falls and Olmsted Township. Jim Wallace is the senior counsel for public relations for TSG Consulting, Charleston, West Virginia. He grew up in Olmsted Township and is a member of the Historical Society of Olmsted Falls.

Table of Contents

Olmsted Chronology 7

Two Olmsteds, One Community 11

"A" Is Not OK in Olmsted 14

Early Settlement: 1795-1849 17

Beyond the Pioneers: 1850-1900 28

Modern Times: 1901-1944 48

Suburban Growing Pains: 1945-1989 60

Renewal: 1990-2010 77

The Work of Olmsted 85

Buildings: Historic and Moving 109

Schools 127

Saloon Wars 142

A Road by Any Other Name 149

Bibliography 153

Index 155

About the Authors 159