by Mahoning Valley Historical Society | Aug 22, 2017 | Discover Downtown
Hollywood’s famous Warner Brothers—Harry, Jack and Albert—commissioned noted theater architects C.W. and George L. Rapp to design a new movie palace in downtown Youngstown. Completed in 1931, this Warner Theater was meant to be a memorial to the Warners’ late... by Mahoning Valley Historical Society | Aug 7, 2017 | Business and Media Videos
From our film vault, WKBN 27 Youngstown OH reporting – 7/19/73 – “State Theater reopens as rock concert hall” – officially opening and operating as the “Tomorrow Club” on On October 20, 1974. Multiple national and... by Mahoning Valley Historical Society | May 31, 2017 | Historic Preservation
The Historic Preservation Committee of the MVHS Board of Directors is pleased to announce the winners of the 2017 Historic Preservation Awards. These awards honor those in Mahoning and Trumbull Counties who take an active role in preserving historic buildings, sites,... by Mahoning Valley Historical Society | Mar 17, 2017 | Archives Happenings
Michael McGovern, the “Puddler Poet” was born in Castlerea, Roscommon, Ireland, in 1847 or 1848 at the height of the Famine crisis. Like many refugees, McGovern first immigrated to London, and there he met and married Anne Murphy in 1872. They eventually came to the... by Mahoning Valley Historical Society | Jan 24, 2017 | Archives
Now available at the Tyler History Center and Arms Family Museum gift shops. Founded in the Mahoning Valley during 1837, a tiny settlement of secular German immigrants grew into one of the most influential centers of Jewish life in the Midwest. Home to nationally... by Mahoning Valley Historical Society | Jan 10, 2017 | Events
Congratulations to the 2017 Cookie Contest Winners Category Winners Youngest Baker: Trevor Jorgenson Oldest Baker: Mary Carano & Philomena Tiberio Best Traditional Cookie: Caramel Cups – Marnie Holcomb Best Twist on Traditional Cookie: Stuffed Pizzelle – Leah... by Mahoning Valley Historical Society | Jan 6, 2017 | On Exhibit
The Mahoning Valley Historical Society is proud to introduce a newly constructed viewing stand for the mural that adorned the auditorium hallway in the former Rayen High School on Benita Avenue, which was designed and installed by long-time Rayen art teacher, Mr. John... by Mahoning Valley Historical Society | Dec 2, 2016 | Arms Family Museum, Featured Upcoming Event, Memories of Christmas Past
Why is the red and white mushroom a prominent symbol in Christmas decorations and why are there so many in the reception room of the Arms Family Museum’s Memories of Christmas Past this year? Mushrooms have long been Good Luck symbols in the German culture.... by Mahoning Valley Historical Society | Aug 23, 2016 | Education
Let us bring the museum to you with our traveling suitcases! Our interactive presentations explore the history and culture of the Mahoning Valley. Each presentation includes original and reproduction artifacts, images, maps, and activities for children to examine....
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