Mansfield, Ohio
This set of photos shows Mansfield as it was nearly 100 years ago. Some of the photos can be dated by the event depicted, undated photos are assumed to taken about 1910, give or take a couple of years.
Circus parade, heading west on Park Avenue West, from the square.
Circus parade, heading west on Park Avenue West, from the square.
Circus parade, heading west on Park Avenue West, from the square.
Circus parade, heading west on Park Avenue West, from the square.
Parade on Park Avenue West, this float is sponsored by the New Method Co.
Edward worked for the New Method Stove Co. in 1906.
The same parade as above.
The same parade as above.
Luna Park, an amusement park located on the site of the present roller rink.
Luna Park.
Luna Park, this photo was taken from the backyard of Gaylord and Nellie Bahl’s home on West Forth street..
Luna Park.
Looking south down Brinkerhoff Ave. from Park Avenue West, South Park is on the right.
Looking south down Brinkerhoff Ave. from Park Avenue West, South Park is on the right.
Balloon being launched, 1907 Richland County Fair. The fairgrounds was located on Springmill St. near the present Route 30 interchange.
Harness racing at the Richland County Fairgrounds.
Mansfield post of the G.A.R. (civil war veterans organization) at South Park pavilion.
Women’s Relief Corps (women’s auxillary of G. A. R.) at South Park pavilion.
Entrance to North Lake Park, then known as Sherman-Heineman Park.
Probably Ed’s wife Mary in picture. Can see Luna Park rollercoaster on left.
North Lake Park, then known as Sherman-Heineman Park.
North Lake Park, then known as Sherman-Heineman Park.
North Lake Park, then known as Sherman-Heineman Park.
View from third floor of the Memorial Library building.
Looking east up Park Avenue West towards the square.
Laying cornerstone of Central Methodist Church, 1910.
Corner of Park Avenue West and Sycamore St.
Laying cornerstone of Central Methodist Church, 1910.
Laying cornerstone of Central Methodist Church, 1910.