Posts by Derrick Smith
Ohio State Reformatory – Investigation
Ohio State Reformatory March 16, 2019 Mansfield, OH Investigation The Ohio State Reformatory began as an actual reformatory for younger criminals and first-time offenders. In time, the prison began taking in hardened criminals from all over the state which ultimately led to higher security and even torture to keep the prisoners in line. …
Read MoreHarmony Inn – Investigation
Harmony Inn March 1, 2019 Harmony, PA Investigation The Harmony Inn has changed ownership numerous times and transformed from a residential mansion to an inn to its’ final and current form of a bar/restaurant. Tragedy ran its’ course while the Harmony Inn was occupied by Austin Pierce and his family in the 1850’s. …
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Ohio State Reformatory Mansfield, OH Appearing as if an old medieval castle was dropped in Mansfield, Ohio; the Ohio State Reformatory is still a pinnacle landmark of architectural wonder and triumph in the town. Thought of as economical and socially helpful, the reformatory was meant to give troubled youth skills and tools to re-enter…
Read MoreA Few Experiences – Gettysburg & Allison Park
A Few Experiences By Kelley Bittner So I’ve actually had a few experiences that really stand out to me. The first was this past summer in Gettysburg. We were walking through the National Cemetery and all of a sudden, out of nowhere I felt very sad and sick at the same time. This feeling was overpowering and…
Read MoreMt. Troy Cemetery – Pizza Delivery
Mt. Troy Cemetery – Pizza Delivery By Gina Delsardo Last year I was delivering a pizza at a home in Mt. Troy. My GPS took me down a back gravel road. As I pulled close to the location, I saw a woman standing on the side of the road. I assumed she had come out…
Read MoreHarmony Inn – History
Harmony Inn Harmony, PA The origin of the small town of Harmony, PA was based mainly on a Lutheran Separatist movement in late 1804. They began small settlements like Harmony all across southwestern Pennsylvania. Their communities lasted until 1814 when the Harmonists prepared to move to the state of Indiana and sold their land…
Read MorePeople’s Bank Theatre – Investigation
People’s Bank Theatre January 26, 2019 Marietta, OH Investigation The People’s Bank Theatre, formally known as the Hippodrome, was recently restored to its’ former glory thanks in large part to Hidden Marietta, People’s Bank, and the community of Marietta, Ohio. While the theater got a facelift and looks brand new, the past is…
Read MoreLafayette Hotel – Investigation
Lafayette Hotel January 25, 2019 Marietta, OH Investigation The Lafayette Hotel has withstood tragedies and the test of time. After a fire destroyed the original structure, the Hoag family stepped in to rebuild. In 1918, the Lafayette Hotel was officially opened and brought in all kinds of clientele. It was so popular that…
Read MorePeople’s Bank Theatre – History
People’s Bank Theatre Marietta, OH Marietta, Ohio has quite a history of being ahead of the curve in the area. There are numerous buildings that utilized technology, like boiler heat and a primitive air conditioning system before these household necessities even had a name. The one technological advancement that most do not think about is in…
Read MoreLafayette Hotel – History
Lafayette Hotel Marietta, OH Currently in operation, the Lafayette Hotel will transport guests back in time. The hotel has been renovated beautifully to incorporate the old Victorian era time period throughout its’ walls. The building houses old relics and artifacts from the time period which had been discovered from the area surrounding the small…
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