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IS IJKSIGIVKD liV ITS PT'HI.ISHKItS TO P14KSENT A. BIUDSEVK VIEAV OF ELYRIA AXU TO
PUT IX A. MORE ENniRIXf; FORM. AV'ITII APPROPRIATE SETTIXGS,
A FEW OF Till-: MORE SITRSTAXTI AI. ADVANTAGES
ACCRt'IXG TO OLTR BEAI'TIFVL CITY AS
A XATITRAI^ IXIIERITANC'E
LYRIA was named after "lllyria" in France and anglicized to "Elyria" bv its founder, ^ Heman Kly, who arrived here with his colony March 17, 1S17, and in 181 8 built and occupied the first frame dwelling erected here. This stately mansion is still occupied as a residence by Charles T. Ely, a grandson of the City's founder.
Elyria is located at the junction ot the east and west branches of Black River, where beautiful tails, forty teet high on either branch attract the attention of thousands of visitors. Here our city was planted eight miles from Lake Erie and forty minutes ride from Cleveland on what has proven to be the great thoroughfare between New York City and the great West. Evidence of the wisdom of our pioneers, who nearly one hundred years ago selected this location for a city, is ever present. Its natural beauty and picturesqueness are remarked by every one. It is onlv within the past few years that our own people have come to realize the s'alue and beauty ot oin- parks. Cascade Park is one ot the most beautiful and romantic spots in Ohio. It must be seen to be appreciated. Our broad shaded streets and beautiful homes are inviting, and many of our citizens prefer the quiet and comfort ot their own homes in summer to the seductive attractions ot the summer resorts.
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Elyria offers the happy combination ot a superior manufacturing and residence city. It is a community containing high standards of inteUigence and moraHty, v\ith enough ot piiritanism introiiiiced bv its founders to warrant the enforcement ot law. A high level ot integrity has ever guided the affairs ot its official representati\es and exerted a wholesome influence upon all its people. Progress has been the gutdmg star ot its residents, as evidenced in its business enterprises, in its beautitul homes, its public schools, churches, public library, its parks and electric railroads, in touch with at least forty
thousand ot the inhabitants of Lorain County; its newspapers ever ready to promote a healthy and
progressive public spirit; its Chamber of Commerce, its gas, electric light and steam heat and a
perfect water system, soon to be completed, combined with many other advantages, offer to the
tuture resident nearly everything that modern city lite can desire. The physical make-up of F.lyria, its natural advantages and
its unrivaled scenery, marvellously attractive, speak tor themselves
ami withcjut fear of contradiction we are sate in saying, have no
equals in Ohio in any city of its size. Our population numbers
something more than ten thousand people. Not of the floating
variety but of people who have come to stay and to enjoy not only
the lienefits referred to, but the soHd, substantial atmosphere which
has ever characterized its business features, keeping clear ot reckless
inflation and fictitious estimates.
Our healthy growth is being strengthened by banking facilities which inspire confidence in both
Elyria and Lorain County entire. By merchants whose ample stocks are offered at Cleveland
prices and by day labor offered in this city and Lorain, six miles away, sufficient to sustain a large
population. Booms are practically unknown in Klyria and the price of a modest home, or a vacant lot defies competition.
Our shipping facilities ofler special inducements. This city stands fourth in quantity ot freight handled on the Lake Shore Railroad between Buflalo and Chicago and with thirty passenger trains a day on the Lake Shore and B. & O. every needed facility is offered the traveling public. Direct communication with Cleveland, Lorain, Norwalk, North Amherst, Oberlin, Wellington and Ciratton is had by electric lines emphasizing Elyria as a business center.
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Our pavements, which during the last ten years have greatly added to the comfort and convenience of the people, are beins extended far into the country in several directions by the use of limestone in the construction, by the County Commissioners, of macadamized roads.
Lastly, our hotels, boarding houses and restaurants are up-to-date, offering every needed comfort. With a pride which we think is pardonable, we make the claim that our community for intelligence, social refinement and good order has few equals and no superior.
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The principles of true democracy have ever been respecteci and majority rule has been and is being sustained.
The symmetry of the city is a notable feature of its history and its present man- ufacturing enterprises, recognized as the city's most valuable asset, may receive large addi- tions without fear of destroying its advantages as a delightful city of attractive homes.
CnEAPSIUE IN 18T3
COl'RTHOUSE AND PUBLIC* SQI'ARE, EI.VRIA. IN 1S40
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ELYRIA SOUVENIR CO., UN1>ER >VHOSE AUSPICES THIS BOOK WAS PUBLISUKD
KI.vuIA"^s >Iami\vct»'Rin< ; lNi)rsTKii>:s.
'IIII.K the influential men ot Klyria, in its earlier history, were content with a beautiful village and made no effort to stimulate manufacturing industries, fearing it would make its attractiveness as a residence town less pronounced, the dom- inant spirits ot to-day have caught step to the music of "expansion" and are working;, through the Chamber of Commerce, and every other legitimate source to emphasize Klyria's superior advantages as a manufacturing city.
Among our older industries are The Western Automatic Machine Screw Company, whose products go to every part of the globe, furnishing steady employment to about one hundred and forty men; The Toplift" & Ely Company, manufacturers of Bovy Sockets and other specialties, employing upwards of fifty men; I he Elyria Stone Company and The Grafton Stone Company, with large quarries at Grafton and Elyria, each employing upwards ot three hundred men, and The Federal Manufacturing Company, manufacturers ot bicycle saddles, tool bags, etc., employing from one hundred and seventy-five to two hundred and fifty men.
Among the newer industries which have added new life to Elvria and materially swelled its population are The Elyria Iron and Steel Company, manufacturers of tubing and angle iron, which expects to employ from two hundred to six hundred men when fully developed; The Columbia Steel Works, manufacturers ot cold rolled steel to employ about one hundred and fifty men; The Worthington Manufacturing Company, manufacturers ot a full line of golf goods, and the Duplex Foundry; The Fay Stocking Company, manufacturers of hosiery employing about one hundred persons; The Fox Furnace Company, employing about one hundred men; The Harshaw, Fuller and Goodwin Works, manufacturers of chemicals and refined glycerine; The Elyria Canning Company, The Weller Engineering Company, manufacturers ot channeling . machines and other quarry machinery; I'he Elyria Engine Company, manufacturers ot gasoline engines; The Worth Manufacturing Company, manufacturers of ladies' skirts and children's waists, and several other smaller manufacturers materially add to the total out- put of our products and help to keep our available day labor almost wholly employed and at fair and remunerative wages.
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CXiSCAnE PARK LODI STREET FA1.L.S. LOOKING SOVTU
C^VSCADE PARK CASC-AI>K STREET AT THE JUNCTION
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HON. A. U. >VEHIJER,
COMMON' PLEAS Jl LKiK
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THE OLD LADIES' HOME
The Old Ladies' Home is the result of faithful, aggressive work on the part of some of Elyria's women. These public-spirited women formed an association and set out to do a great work with no resources but willing hands and earnest hearts. This handsome home, which stands on the corner of West Second and West avenue, is a lasting and useful monument to their efforts. The building was opened about January i, 1902. It is fitted out with all modern conveniences and is in charge of Miss Chambers, a thoroughly competent matron.
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THE ROBnVSOX AND HANCOCK COMPANY
One of the largest retail firms of Lorain County is The Robinson and Hancock Company, Clotliiers and Men's Outfitters, with stores at Elyria, Lorain and Wellington. The accompanying cut shows their new Elyria store, corner Broad and Mill streets, as it will look when it is completed. They have recently put in an entire new front, giving them about seventy feet of continuous window display, besides several large outside show cases, all brilliantly lighted by electricity. These, together with large elaborate new signs, make their front one of the most attractive in town.
The addition to the rear of their store is well under way and when completed will give them a depth of 165 feet, making the largest and best lighted room of its kind in Lorain County. The store is divided into two parts, tlie front being taken up with the hat and cap and the furnishings departments. Further back are the men's and boys' clothing parlors, lighted by six large plate glass windows.
This firm is composed of young up-to-date business men, who believe that what is worth doing at all is worth doing well. Every customer receives the same courteous treatment, and the lines of merchandise carried are only those of well known and reliable manufacturers.
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HON. THOMAS FOLGER
MAYOR OF ELYHIA
RESIDENCK OF HON. THOMAS FOLGER
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UI1-'I-'L.KS, SOUTH KLYRIA
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THE HLY KKALTV IH.OCK
The Ely Realty Company's Power Block was built in igoo; is strictly fire proof and probably the most substantial building in Lorain county. Electrical power is furnished from this block for two planing mills, every printing office except one in the city, and for many other industries both in the block and elsewhere. Electricity is also supplied for lighting not only the four blocks of The Ely Realty Company, but for a large portion of the commercial lighting of the city. The exhaust steam is utilized for heating six business blocks. Only part of the electrical equipment has been installed and in tlie near future the present power will be thribbled.
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R. M:. StJMMERS & So?*
R. M. Summers, the senior member of this
firm, served ten years in every branch of the
retail trade, then for thirteen years he traveled all
over the United States from Maine to California,
part of Canada and part of Mexico, in the whole- sale piano business, representing the A. B. Chase
Piano Co., of Norwalk, O.; The Shaw Piano Co.,
of Erie, Pa.; and the Waterloo Organ Co., of
Waterloo, N. Y. During this time he visited
every piano factory in the United States and
carefully studied the mechanical construction and
tonal qualities of the different pianos. Then he
went into the Waterloo piano factory and worked
at the bench learning tuning and regulating, and
finally, five years ago, decided to go into the retail
piano business in partnership with his son.
The junior member, Mr. H. W. Summers, after graduating in the Sandusky
Business College, took a position in the Shaw piano factory at Erie, Pa., where he
worked in the fly finishing room for nearly a year, after which he secured a position
as bookkeeper for the Detroit Music Co., of Detroit, Michigan, staying with that firm
over two years, and finally resigned his position to go into the retail business. The above firm did a large wholesale and retail business in pianos, organs, sheet music and musical merchandise, and being bookkeeper, he became thoroughly posted in all the minute details of a large, general music business. Two years ago they moved their store to Elyria and are well pleased with their reception and with the confidence shown by the people of this county.
II. >\'. sr.MMEKS
Sl'M.MKR.S
INTERIOR OF SUMMERS & SOX'S MUSIC STORE
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HON. M. II. I.EVA<;OOI> MAVOU OF ELVKIA I'ROM ISitr, TO IKI»9
Actively identified with tlie Manufacturing, Bank- ing and Industrial interests of Elyria.and a prominent factor in its church, social and philanthropic activities.
RESIDENCE OF HON. M. II. LEVAaOOD
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The "Western Automa^tic Machine Sckeav Co.
elyria, ohio.
This business was originally started in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1870, moved to Elyria, Ohio, in 1874, reorganized about nineteen years ago, with ample capital, and has now become the second largest factory in our country, devoted exclusively to the manufac- ture of screws and kindred specialties used in the construction of engines, printing presses, electrical appliances, musical instruments, bicycles, sewing machines, shears, locks, pistols, guns, optical work, watches, clocks and general machine shop supplies. Also the finer class of small hardware made from iron, steel, brass, German silver, aluminum, etc.
All the buildings are substantial brick structures of the following dimensions: Main factory, 50x150 feet, with an "L" 40x90 feet, four stories high; engine house, 16x38 feet; blacksmith shop, 23x70 feet, one story; machine shop, 35x86 feet; office and ware- house, 35x105 feet; two stories high. The buildings are of modern and best construction, and every device contained therein that can facilitate the greatest degree of perfection in the manufacture of their goods.
The present officers of the company are as follows: President, Geo. A. Fairfield, of Hartford, Conn.; Secretary and Treasurer, S. H. Curtiss, of Hartford, Conn; Corres- pondent Secretary, M. H. Levagood, of Elyria; Superintendent, R. D. Perry, of Elyria.
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W. J. IIII.I.IAR AND H. FBEDEKICK, PROPRIETORS
D. C. BAI>DM'IN'S RKSirEXCE, W'ASUIN'OTON AVENUE
KAST FAH-S FROM REAR OF D. C. BAL,D\VIN'S HOME
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CASCADE 1»AUK
SIDE VIE>\' OF SPHINX ROCK
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DIRECTORS
NATIOX.VL BANK OF EI.YRIA
! GEO. n. ELY, I>. C BALDWIN-. CHAS. T. ELY. W. E. I
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• HOOKS, W. E. MILLER, E. H. HIN.MAN, M. H. LEVAGOOD
HOYI.AX BROS.
I>EAI,EK.S IN GROCERIES, CHIN.V^VARE, ETC.
Progressive, conservative, strict attention to business, and the wants of their patrons is the shibboleth of these brothers. They commenced business in i8qi with small capital; now own their present commodious and up-to-date store. Merit wins success, and they deserve it.
['IIII.I»OTT
The firm of Geo. W. Philpott & Co. are conducting the oldest shoe house in Elyria, being established by Mr. Philpott's father in 1873. This store is conceded to be the largest, lightest and bt st appointed of any shoe house in Lorain county, and they enjoy the distinction of doing "the" shoe business of Elyria. The motto of "Honest values" has never been deviated from and to this Mr. Philpott attributes his success.
HUBERT DAY
Dealer in general hardware, machinists' tools, paints, oils, etc., and manufacturer of No. i babbitt metal. By carefully studying the wants of his customers, supplying first class goods, and by courteous treatment and honor- able dealing he merits the success he has attained.
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L)AN1KI> I'KKKSE Ai, SONS
eKOTlIIi:U!S AXD MEN'S OUTFITTERS
LII-LIAN E. HUNTINGTON >*'IT11 " MOLLIE ■' AN1> CAHT
NICHOLS BLOCK
DANIKL I'KKKSE & SONS CLOTllinRS AN1» MKN'S < H'TI-'ITTI:KW
This half of the buildinjj is occupied by Daniel Freese, the clothier. The business was commenced on September ii, 189Q, and at once secured a good ]>atron- age which has steadily increased. Mr. Freese's thirty years' experience as a clothier and the assistance of his two sons, Theodore and Carl Freese, who have grown up in the business, assure his patrons the best possible attention to their needs. His stock comprises hand- made tailored clothing, gents' furnishing goods, hats and caps, trunk*:, valises, etc.
Mr. Freese was formerly located at North Amherst where he enjoyed the confidence of a host of patrons, who are pleased to note his prosperity in Elyria.
KI.DREI) & CO..
The enter]irising firm of Eldred lV Co. was estab- lished in 1885, and under the management of \Vm. F. Eldred has proven in every sense a credit to our city.
In addition to books and stationery, this firm carries a complete line of pictures, frames, mouldings, fountain pens, office supplies, mirrors, pocket cutlery, safety razors, etc. C. M. Eldred has for the past fifteen years manufactured picture frames in connection with this firm's business.
This firm is also headquarters for a circulating lib- rary of the latest fiction giving the public an opportunity to have at all times the very newest books, as it is con- stantly being added to from the latest works.
The firm also has a magazine library carrying all the most popular magazines upon a circulating library plan.
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RESIDBNCR OF DR. P. D. REKFY
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1 .vlllKU JOHN T. SCHAFFKI.D AND HIS < ATUOLIC CIHUCH. SUOWING ALSO A PARTIAL VIEW Of TUE SCHOOL HOUSE AND I-ABSOXACiB
F. C. C.VYM()<)1>,
I'AINTING, BECORATISG AND SIGN WRITING
KXTKRIOR VIEW OF lAYWOODS STORK
CASCADE PARK, KNTllAN. i: ,., ia,,,. ,„,,>, <;,.i:M>.vI.i: < ol 1, ,. >.,„„viN,. N.VT> HAI. llHIlHn; AM. HTONI-: !sTi:i'H i,i:ai>in<; -i aiimonv iiim.
CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS
ItKICK AND STONE MASONS, SIDEWALKS AN» AI.I. KINDS OP DRICK AND STONE WOUK
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EL.VUI.\, *>IH
R. 1>FLNDT
HENI4Y SCULTLTZ
TUE ELY POWER BLOCK. BUILT IX I'.MIO
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HESE beautiful and substantial buildings were erected by this firm and stand as monuments to their ability. There are also many handsome business blocks and residences throughout the city that are the result of their untiring labor.
TLIIJE MILL. OF Tin; i;i.YiiiA ii*t>N .vNi> sTi:i-:i. c-o.. m-il.T ix
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I DOT-ltliinOIi I UOM mOKOUT ROCK
JOHN C. LETSON. AGKNT FOR TIIK T'. -S. KXl'RKSS CO.
KLYltliV PLITMiiiXCi, HEATING AXI> KI-ECTRIC CO.
I3EL,L. PHONE BLACK, TS RA^V'SON PHONE, 020
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EGYPTIAN SI'UYNX, HBAD OF BASIN
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The clothing hrm of F. H. Foster & Co. is one of the oldest in this part of the state, having celebrated its twenty-fifth
anniversary in February, 1903. They occupy a room 30 by 136 feet and basement. They pride themselves
in keeping a modern up-to-date clothing store, complete in all departments. The members
of the firm are Mr. F. H. Foster and Mr. N. S. Fitch.
•\V. B. .lOIl.NSTON ATTORXEY-AT-I.A\\' CITV SOLICITOR
FRANK FAIVKR CITY AUDITOR
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■\V. R. HUNTINGTON
Commodore \V. R. Huntington comes from English- Scotch ancestry. His great grandfather William Hunt- ington was an admiral in the English navy. His grand- father Hugh Huntington was a professor of theology in Preston College, Lancashire, England. His father lohn Huntington came from England in 1853 and settled in Cleveland, Ohio. He was a member of the council of that city for fourteen years, one of the organizers of the Standard Oil Company and one of the foremost and wealthiest men of Cleveland.
W. K. Huntington was born September 3rd, 1857, graduated from the public schools of Cleveland after which he completed a regular course at the Spencerian Business College. He was Deputy County Treasurer of Cuyahoga County for four years. Was a member of the hardware firm of Mcintosh-Huntington from which he retired April ist, 1003. He is a veteran in the F. A. M. and a life member of the Scottish Rite and Consistory Orders and a Noble of the Mystic Shrine. He is now Exalted Ruler of Elyria Lodge Number 465 B. P. O. E. to which position he has been three times successively elected. He was Commodore of the Inter Lake Yacht- ing Association in iqoi. He is an enthusiastic sportsman and one of Elyria's most valuable and 'public spirited citizens.
>V. R. HUNTINGTON'S YACHT THEL.MA.'
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VIEWS Ol- COM. W. U. in NTINCJTON W IH)MK. INTKUIOK .VNI) KXTKRIOR.
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Er>\VAHD E. CRITZ
The Fisher Jewelry Store, established in 1859, 505 Broad street. Edward E. Critz succeeded in 1897. This store was established nearly half a century ago and is therefore one of the oldest stores in Northern Ohio. A separate and complete department is maintained for the fitting and adjusting of glasses.
.T. C BINS
The J. C. Bins Book Store, formerly known as tlie City Book Store is an old, reliable establishment. It was pur- chased by its present owner, J. C. Bins, in 1894.
This store is headquarters for newspapers, magazines, books and stationery. A full line of picture frames and mouldings are also carried by this enterprising merchant
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Established in 1834 by Samuel and Caleb Goodwin. Succeeded by Samuel Goodwin, Lorenzo Clark, William Hollister, Schneerer & Waldeck, William Schneerer, Leonard G. Hamilton, Ensign & Wilkins.
It is with pride that we refer to our predecessors who so greatly assisted us in making this the largest and best equipped Furni- ture and L'ndertaking business in Lorain County.
CIIA.RLBS C. K?<SICJN FI'RNITURE nEPARTMEN-r
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CUARLKS II. MII.KINS THE FUNKRAL l>IRECTOR
THIRD FLOOR OF BNSION ^ VILKINW, THE FURNITL'RK DEALERS .VND FUNEHAE DIRECTORS
SHARP BLOCK
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IIENRV .1. KAnV
H. J. Eady was born in Northamptonshire, England. When a young man he came to Elyria and engaged in the drug business as clerk. In 1873 he establislied liis present business, beginning in a little one story frame structure on Cheapside, the site of his present store. He gradually increased and enlarged his business until 1886, when through lack of room and desire to improve the street and town he built the three story brick building in which his store is now located. April ist, 1903, Mr. Eady celebrated his 30th business anniversary by holding on that day a sale to start a fund for a permanent city hospital
During his career in the drug business Mr. Eady has originated several valuable preparations which have become well and widely known.
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HENRY -W. INCJKRSOLL
Graduated from the law department of the University
of Michigan in 1885 and admitted to the bar
in Ohio the following December.
A. E. LAWREIVCE
AyrrORNEV AT LAW
SUITE 3<J«. ELYHIA BLOCK PHONE. ELVUI.V (WH
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CASCADE 1»ARK
SUSPENSION BRIDGE. CONNKCTINt; CASCADE STREET ANO IIAUMONV IHLL. — HARMONY HILL. END
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M. ANr*KEWS
INTERIOR VIEW AT H. M. AXDRESS' HOME
H. M. Andress was born in Henrietta Township, this county, June ig, 1855. Came to Elyria April ist, 1876. Carried on a livery and vehicle business until February 6th, IQ02. He has always manifested a lively interest in the welfare of Elyria and is now a member of the board of public service.
residence: of h. m. andress
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■>VEST FALLS AND LODI STREET BRIDGK
ItliSSIDENCE OF HON. GEOUOE U. ELV
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CiEOKCiU T. 13IGOS
J. G. KVKRAUD
The firm of Biggs & Everard, merchants, is an im- portant factor in the Dry Goods trade of Elyria. Mr. Biggs is regarded as a skillful buyer and his house is always up-to-date in its selections.
In their present location, No. 12 and 14 Cheapside, you will find always an ample stock of merchandise, consisting of dry goods and notions, cloaks, wraps, suits, and ready-to-wear garments.
This firm have always been popular with their busi- ness associates and their score of employees, who are favorably known to the public, assures their patrons of fair and courteous treatment.
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SOMK PICTURESQUE SCENES IN AND NEAR BLYRIA
V. M. STKVKNM ATTORNEY AT LAW
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Admitted to practice May 28, iSgV
H. A.. DYKEMAX
II. A. l)VKi;.MAN W STOKi;. UUOAI) WTUKIOT
H. A. Dykeman, dealer in drugs, patent medicines, perfumes, etc.
The best quality of goods, carefully prepared prescriptions, and diligence in business are the requisites whicli have brought him success and a recognized place among business men of Elyria.
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EXTERIOR VIEW D. LE>VIS 6i CO.S STORE
HOME OF D. LEMIS CLOAK AND SUIT ROOM OF D. LEM'IS & CO.S STORE
D. Lewis & Co.'s Dry Goods store is one of Elyria's most representative houses in tlie line of dry goods, carpets and cloaks. The business was started six years ago and has since grown to a size that entitles it to rank as a metropolitan store in every respect. A stock of the latest novelties in imported and domestic dry goods is carried, together with everything usually found in stores catering to a select trade. This progressive firm are thoroughly in touch with the latest styles and are constantly in receipt of the latest patterns immediately upon their appearance in the Eastern market. Ladies desiring the finest goods at reasonable prices will find the line carried at D. Lewis & Co.'s to embrace
I>'TBRIOR VIE-WS OF D. LE-%VIS &, CO.'S STORE
an up-to-date stock in every respect. The firm have every facility at their command to procure not only the most advanced styles but as full an assortment as any store in this section. The value of an institution lies largely in the management, and in this respect this store is especially fortunate. Mr. D. Lewis has those characteristics which insure increasing patronage, and in his able ass slant, Mr. Williamson, he has an able co-laborer. The premises occupied, as may be seen from the accompaning illustrations, are large and commodious and afford ample room for the heavy stock carried. \'isitors to P'lyria should not fail to visit this attractive store.
INTERIOR VIE>VX OV D. LE^'IS *i CO.'S STORE
HON. K. II. IIINM.VN
E. H. Hinman, whose picture accompanies, is tlie present probate judge and has occupied that responsible position for over twenty-one years, fulfilling its duties with marked courtesy and ability. He was elected in iS8i when mayor of North Amherst, at which place he was practicing law. His boyhood was passed in Oberlin where he has many fast friends.
JTDGE HINMAN
RESIDKNCE OF K. K. M'lI.I.IAMS
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The above picture is a viewof the new Columbia Steel Works, built by F. E. Wolf, contractor. Mr. Wolf has built many of the substantial blocks and residences of Elyria.
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The Weller Engineering Co.'s works are located on Elm street and on the L. S. & M. S. R. R.
Besides other things this firm manufactures Channeling Machines, Hoisters, Derricks, Steam Drills, Stone Saw Mach- ines, Grinding Machinery and Traction Clutches
Mr George L. Weller is President and Manager.
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OEORGE L. MUELLER
MACHINE SHOP OF THE i-WElXER ENGINEERINO CO.
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THE KI.VUI.V S.VVIX(;S «S. IJ.VN'KINO COMPANY
AUTHORIZED CAPITAL, Jr^lOO, 000,00 SURPLUS AND UNDIVIOED PROFITS, 010.000.00
0R(;ANIZED FEB. 1 OPENED FOR BUSINESS APRIL, «. IIKJI
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UR. II. U. URKER
Ur. Greer located in Elyria March 4, 1898. His two years experience in a Pittsburg Dental College and 18 years of active practice, applying up-to- date methods, best materials and workmanshi|i, has created an exclusive patronage and merited success.
I:«TERIOR OK OPERATlNCi ROOM
INTERIOR or RKC-KI»TION ROOM AND Tt>II-ET ROOM
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HAUKV H. SMITH
CARPET STORE, CHEAPSIDE
Tlie firm of Harry H. Smith & Company, retailers and wholesalers of furniture, carpets, curtains, wall paper and general household goods, is one of Elyria's most substantial business firms. The Cheapside store was founded Septem- ber 17th, i8q2, by Harry Smith. William F. Smith, a brother, was taken into the partnership in this store January 23, iSgg. The business grew and prospered and July 19, 1899, Mr. H. H. Smith opened a furniture store in an old frame building on East Broad street, but this building being too small to accommodate the rapidly growing business was moved back and a fine three story brick block erected by them on the same site. Business has again outgrown quarters
and in the near future they e.\pect to erect another building. Both stores have enjoyed a liberal patronage and you will always find these enterprising young men first for im- provements and progressive business methods.
>VII,I,I.\.M r. S.MITI
FURXITURE STORE, EAST BROAD STREET
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STATE SUNATOR, T3T1I GENERAL ASSEMllI.-V
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DISTANT VIKM' OF COM. M". R. Ul'NTIXGTOX-S IIOMK OX EAST IIRIDGE STREET
THE EAST BRIDGE STREET DRIDGE
This bridge enjoys tlie distinction of being the boldest structure in the world. It has a span oi 150 feet with a rise of only 22 feet. Its skew-backs are hewn out of solid rock provided by nature.
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I.KE STROUPE ATTORNKV AT LAW
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CLKMOX II. SXO^V
liurn in Lorain County, was six years County Surveyor of Lorain County and sixteen years City Engineer of Elyria. Now engaged in a general survey- ing and engineering business.
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CHARLES A. CAlIOOJi
RHr:l.i:("Ti;n rM»NsT.\ni,r: <ir i:i,vki \ in tiii- ^imjint; of '
FRANK >VlLFORD
ATTORNKV AT I-A^V
Born on a farm near North Amlierst, Ohio, graduated from Elyria High School in 1893 ^"d from Oberlin College in 1898, studied Law with A. R. Webber, passed bar exami- nation at Columbus in 1900 and has been in active practice since at Elyria.
>V. V. IIAFNKR
IIAlIOWAItK I>EALi:H. NO. 3«T BAST IIROAU STKKliT
Mr. Hafner is familiar to the people of Elyria in con- nection with the hardware business, having been employed for 17 years with the hardware store of A. G. Carpenter, and his successor, Hubert Day. After traveling for two years he has entered in business for himself in Elyria. He has been prominent in connection with the tire department for a number of years, having acted in the capacity of foreman, secretary and treasurer, at different limes.
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THE KI>YRI.V II^VRr)>VARE CO.
Is one of the substantial institutions of our city. Since its establishment in 1895 its business has steadily increased until today it ranks well with the largest retail hardware houses in the country. They make a specialty also of plumbing, and steam and hot water heating and carry a large line of pipe and fittings, together with plumbing goods of every description. They also do all kinds of roofing and furnace work, and are sole agents here for "The Fox Furnaces" which are made in Elyria and are equal to any furnaces made. They also carry the finest line of stoves and ranges for hard or soft co.il, and natural or artificial gas. Their store is located at No. 523 Broad street.
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WALK of three minutes from the center of Broad street down Mill and Lodi streets, brings the pedestrian to the Lodi street entrance to Cascade Park, one of the most beautiful, romantic and picturesque parks of its size in America. The park contains about eight acres, located above and below the junction of the east and west branches of Black river. It was deeded to the city of Elyria by the Ely Realty Co., of which George H. Ely is president, le only obligation connected with this generous gift was the expenditure by the city of $300 per year. The pioperty, since it came into the hands of the city, which was in January, 1900, has been under the control of three park commissioners, namely, W. G. Sharp, J. H. Leonard and F. S. Reefy, who obtained the valuable services of J. E. Gray as park warden. It is needless to mention the merits of these men as being the ones for the positions as a walk through the park will show one a place changed from a wilderness of briars, weeds, old logs and rubbish to its present beauty. They have bjen helped some through the generosity and public spirit of Hon. D. C. Baldwin and W. G. Sharp in the gift of money of no small amount, also by land and time by J. E. Gray. Prof. Reefy has put in many an hour in helping to improve and beautify it. J. H. Leonard has been faithful in giving his time and advice as secretary of the park commissioners.
About equal distances above the junction on each branch of the river are located the east and west falls, and every foot of these gorges is represented by jagged rocks and wild un'que scenery. Here can be seen scenery to please the eye of all. The rocky crag or gorge, the overhanging rock and cave, the hill or dale, the water fall, the rapids or the quiet lake, and the cold spring water, the large and growing timbers of all descriptions, or the shrub and flower, all can be seen in beautiful Cascade Park, where dame nature seems to have done her best to put in a little of everything for the pleasure of man. Here are found evidences that the redman ages ago made it his rendezvous for centuries. Here can be seen where he had his camp fires and among the rocks his war-hoop resounded and the smoke of peace curled, and through the untiring efforts and skill of Park Warden J. E. Gray and the park commissioners all this has been made accessible either by foot or conveyance through the many winding paths or beautiful drives in the last three years. No other city of its size is able to boast of a more fascinating, restful park, nor one where scenery has more majesty and commands a greater interest.
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PAUK ROAUD, MEX WHO HAVK 111,1,1'KI. TO MARK "CASCAni5 I»A1{K" WHAT IT IS TOI>AV
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THE ELYRI.V I3TJSIXESS COLl.EGE
The view shown above is a photograph of the Manufacturing Department of that most excellent institution, The Elyria Business College. This school was established about eight years ago, and rapidly gained public favor on account of its thoroughness. From 150 to 175 students are annually enrolled. Individual instruction is made a strong feature of the work.
A fact worthy of note concerning this school is that every graduate secures employment. The college stakes its reputation on every graduate, and business men are constantly employing bookkeepers and stenograjihers on the recommendation of the college officials.
Catalog, etc., may be obtained by writing to Miss Elcie M. Johnston, President of the college.
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FAIVHU *4 KOIISON
CLOTHIERS
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KOSf* I'AUVEK
■:i>I> UORSON
Tliis firm one of the most popular and substantial business firms of Elyria, was founded one day in March, 1895. On the same day the people of Elyria recognized its fitness to live and prosper, so that it was a success from the start. Everything that is best and newest in men's apparel comes over its counters. The store which is located m the center of the Cornmercial Block, is roomy, light, and well equipped. The proprietors, Mr. Ross Bauver and Mr.Edd Robson.are young ener^'etic business men and the substantial growth of their business is the natural outcome of their united ettorts.
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