The Strobridge Image Gallery

The pictures in this image gallery are from the Harold Strobridge Collection, housed in Archives and Special Collections at the Centennial Library at Cedarville University. Mr. Strobridge was a local resident who documented the activities and people of the village of Cedarville, Ohio, and the surrounding area. This gallery, which contains nearly 1,800 images, can be searched by using the search box in the right-hand sidebar and selecting "in this collection" from the search options.

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Morris Bean Metal Die

Note on back: "Morris Bean & Company. Cedarville, Ohio. Photography by Axel Bahnsen, 212 Pleasant St. Yellow Springs, Oh ph. 74271"
Morris Bean Metal Die

Note on back: " Morris Bean & Co. Cedarville, Ohio 45314. (513) 766-2471."
Morris Bean Model Data

Part of a metal die with model data information cards in front of it
Morris Bean Pump

Note on back:" Morris Bean & Company, Yellow Springs, OH. Pump" Tape measure in foreground gives an idea of the actual size of the pump.
Movie House

Notes on back: "Demolished 1984. Ralph Murdock's movie house (La Vinia Theatre) (or Jack Pierce's?) South Main Street, Cedarville, Ohio. Date? Before this, it was the Foster House or Hotel and other names. Second sign from left says 'The Harper Inn'. Elmer Jurkat"
Moving a House

Note: "Grandpa Townsley moving house" Photo shows two-story house being pulled by two horses with Grandpa Townsley identified by a check mark.
Mr. and Mrs. Furst

Note on slide: "Mr. and Mrs. Furst, Luce"
Mr. and Mrs. W.W. Galloway

Note on back: "Mr. & Mrs. W.W. Galloway. Reception at UP Church"
Mr. Furst

Note on slide: "Mr. Furst" Mr. Furstr is seated at a desk in an office, possibly the telegraph office.
Mr. Jurkat on Labor Day

Note on slide: "Labor Day - Jurkat"
Mrs. Anna Wilson

Note on back: "Mrs Anna Wilson, Teacher Jan. 2, 1938"
Mrs. Stewart's Home

Note on slide: "Mrs. Stewart's home. Pittsburg. Gib McCoy cut up Jim Baker and Dr. Marsh sewed him up on the porch."
Mr. T.V. Hiffe(?)

Note on back: "Mr. T.V. Hiffe. May 1928" The last name is difficult to read and may be incorrect.
Mr. Waddle

Note on slide: "Waddle at Chillicothe and Main" Photo shows older man in horse-drawn buggy.
Mule Barn

Note on slide: "Foundry(?). last Mule Barn"
Mule Barn at the Paper Mill

Note on slide: "Paper Mill - Mule Barn"
Murdock Ford Agency

Note on back: "Murdock Ford Agency. Murdock Theater. Cozy Theater, Cummings Ford. March 1984. Foster House Cedarville"
Murdock Ford Agency

Note on slide: "Murdock Model T Ford. Sales and Service"
Murdock Model T Ford

Note on slide: "Murdock Model T. Ford sales and service" Shows the inside of the building, man standing at cash register' garage area is visible in the back of the picture.
Murry Harness Shop

Note on slide: "Murry Harness Shop-Main St. Cedarville" Shows an employee standing in the doorway, several other people in formal dress also near the building.