Historic Consumerism in Olmsted Falls

Description

This exhibit focuses on the areas of historic consummerism in Olmsted Falls, Ohio.

Credits

Janet Venecek, Jesse Judson

Sections

Introduction

When Olmsted Falls was founded by Captain Aaron Olmsted's children, in 1814, it was predominately an agricultural community.  After the railroads came through in the 1850's, industry boomed with the opening of many factories, mills and quarries.

Maps

Early Industry

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