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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJXR_historic-house_Lima-OH.html
Erected in 1852 of handsome bricks, this house, still occupied in 1976, is one of Lima's oldest landmarks. Situated on part of Outlot No. Two of the original city addition, the residence now fronts Central Ave., known as Tanner Ave., before 1897. …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJXH_james-daniels-cabin_Lima-OH.html
Built near this site, the cabin of this pioneer Allen County Commissioner was used for the first meetings of the Bath Township Trustees in 1829 and of the Allen County Commissioners June 6, 1831. Daniel's land adjoined the original 160 acre townsi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJTP_harrod-veterans-memorial-park_Lima-OH.html
[Front]Dedicated to the memory of allveterans of the Armed Forces ofthe United States of America, whounselfishly served their countryin time of peace or war. It isbecause of this effort that weenjoy the freedom that isours today. Dedicated June…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJT9_nkp-caboose-no-1091_Lima-OH.html
Caboose No. 1091 was built in 1882 by the Lafayette Car Works of Lafayette, IN. It has been completely restored and equipped by the Allen County Historical Society. Although much of the structure has been replaced during its years of service, the …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJT8_nkp-berkshire-locomotive-no-779_Lima-OH.html
Locomotive No. 779, built by the Lima Locomotive Works in 1949, is the last steam locomotive manufactured in Lima. As a "Berkshire-type", it represents the most advanced development of steam power. The Nickel Plate Railroad had a total of 80 such …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJT7_d-t-i-railroads-uniopolis-ohio-station_Lima-OH.html
In 1964, the Detroit, Toledo, and Ironton Railroad donated an equipped station to the Lincoln Park Railroad Exhibit. The depot behind you was moved from its original location at Uniopolis, Ohio ten miles to the south. It came complete with signal …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMF6K_solar-refinery_Lima-OH.html
Side A:Oil became a valuable resource in Ohio when significant quantities were discovered in Lima in 1885. The discovery brought an economic boom to Lima and northwest Ohio. News of the Lima oil field spread, attracting the attention of John D. Ro…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMF6D_servicemens-free-canteen_Lima-OH.html
The Lima Chapter of the American Women's Voluntary Services Organization established a community-based, free canteen during World War II for troops traveling on the Pennsylvania Railroad and adjacent Baltimore & Ohio-Nickel Plate Railroads. Meetin…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMF5Y_the-old-bell_Lima-OH.html
Cast in Cincinnati about 1840, this bell was brought to Lima by way of the Miami Erie Canal and horse drawn wagon, and placed in Allen County's 1842 Courthouse. It rang the hour, announced births and deaths, called citizens to church and town meet…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMF5X_lima-locomotive-works_Lima-OH.html
One of America's largest steam locomotive builders, the Lima Locomotive Works, built 7,752 locomotives between 1879 and 1951. It rose to success building the patented Shay geared locomotive, an innovative design that became the standard for railro…
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