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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Old Mill Restaurant
Photo post card of Old Mill Motel, Restaurant and Falls. Printed on post card : "World renowned scenic spot on US Route 42 between Xenia and Cedarville 46 miles west of Columbus, Ohio, 60 miles north of Cincinnati. A spot to remember. Located on Massie's Creek Gorge at the falls. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Modern cabins with private baths." Written in pencil : "1950's STR5 p?? 1"
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Orr Building
Note on slide: "Orr Building. First framed building in town. Was a furniture store, grocery store and Wagon Wheel Restaurant."
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Paper Driers
Note on back: "Back side of paper machine. Back side of drier rooms. Hagar Strawboard. Cedarville. #20"
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Paper Driers
Note on back: "#6 Where paper was first formed and beginning of driers. Papermill, Cedarville, O."
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Paper Driers
Note on back: "Front side paper machines. Paper Driers. Cedarville Papermill" This is possibly the Hagar Paper Mill.
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Paper Mill
Note on slide: "Paper Mill" Photo shows bales of straw on wagons and in stacks and equipment for moving the bales.