Mahoning Valley Historical Society

Media Monday – New Struthers Bridge

In 1992 WKBN ran a series of flashback stories during the evening newscasts. The b-roll footage that ran on the screen behind the anchor’s voice over was saved in the Business & Media Archives. The sound however, was removed. These are some clips from the ribbon cutting on a new Struthers bridge in 1970.

Historic Preservation Month – Mill Creek MetroParks

In celebration of National Historic Preservation Month, here are some previous award winners from the Valley. 2013 Award winners will be announced on May 22, 2013 and awards will be presented at the Historical Society’s annual meeting, June 18th 2013. Mill Creek Metroparks has been the recipient of three Historic Preservation Awards over the years, … Continue reading »

Media Monday: From Fields to Wheels

May is Historic Preservation Month

Since 2005 the Mahoning Valley Historical Society has honored twenty-nine projects and eight individuals for excellence in historic preservation. This month we will look back at some of the wonderful historic preservation projects in the Valley. 2005 Awards Program Stambaugh Auditorium Ceiling Restoration Project Community Revitilization Award Stambaugh Auditorium was built in 1926 and opened on December … Continue reading »

Was the Civil War the Second American Revolution?

The Mahoning Valley Historical Society is pleased to announce Dr. Allen C. Guelzo as the featured speaker kicking off educational programming at the Tyler Mahoning Valley History Center, 325 West Federal Street in downtown Youngstown. Was the Civil War the Second American Revolution? Saturday, May 4th at 7:00p.m. “We are honored to bring a nationally … Continue reading »

Exploring in the Archives – Tod Post #29 GAR

Historical Notes About Tod Post #29 GAR: According to the Roster for Tod Post No. 29 Department of Ohio, Grand Army of the Republic published in 1925 by Garrison Coale, Adjutant, and J. F. Johnston, Quartermaster of the post, Tod Post was organized in March 1880. The post took its name from Governor David Tod, … Continue reading »

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The Flood of 1913

FROM THIS DIRECTION Those who live in the Mahoning Valley are blessed with abundant water—above ground, below ground, in streams, creeks, rivers, ponds and reservoirs. Water for drinking, irrigation, washing, swimming, fishing and industrial processes; it is arguably our most precious local resource for the 21st century. Is it possible to have too much of … Continue reading »

Call For Entries – Historic Preservation Awards Program

The Historic Preservation Committee of the Mahoning Valley Historical Society is seeking nominations for its ninth annual Historic Preservation Awards program. The awards honor those in the Valley who take an active role in preserving historic buildings, sites and districts. Historic preservation projects in Trumbull and Mahoning counties are eligible for recognition in appropriate categories. The … Continue reading »