Lake County Ohio GenWeb

Photo Album

Many of these photos will be found attached to web pages at this site. This is a catalog of photos contained here.

People - Individuals and Families

Index to photos of 76 early western Lake County residents at Willoughby Historical Society
Luette P Bentley, Lake Erie College (1878-after 1910)
Binnig Home in Perry 18 June 1899. Lena and Edward Lawrence' wedding day at the home of her parents on June 18, 1899. From left to right. Edward S Lawrence Sr., Lena Binnig Lawrence, Wilhelm Friedrich Binnig standing in the yard, Caroline Klingman Binnig on the porch of the house and the two other girls are not known. This house was/is located on Narrows road about 1/2 mile west of the Township line. From collection of Edward S. Jr. and Eva Kellogg Lawrence from son Dennis.
Edmond T. Byrns on early motorcycle taken 1914. Submitted by grandson, Frank Byrns.
George and Amanda (Dexter) Colwell/Caldwell Geo (b. 1812) and Amanda (b. 1818) were married in Painesville, Geauga County, in 1837. Daughter, Olive Colwell was born to them in 1853 in Fairport . Her son was Walter H. Whitney. Submitted by Irene Rakovan.
Mary Evans, Lake Erie College principal, 1868-1909
Cloice D. Fiser, Painesville Funeral Director
Alonzo H. Green
Capt. Daniel Hopkins Green of Mentor, submitted by Marcia Green.
- Mary Ann Lockwood Green, wife of Daniel Hopkins Green, submitted by Marcia Green.
Martin Family of Kirtland ca 1898, submitted by kim Stewart. (Off site)

Timothy W. Morgan family, submitted by Pamela Greenwood. See biographical sketches of Timothy William Morgan, Nellie Cashel Morgan and Dr. Ross Allen Greenwood.

Nellie & Katherine Morgan portrait
home at 207 Phelps St., Painesville
Morgan home at 521 Mentor Ave., Painesville a classic Western Reserve architectural example on the National Historic Register. TW Morgan and Ross A. Greenwood bought it in about 1915 or so and the Greenwoods owned it until about 1976 or so. During the 30's and early 40's it was a general gathering place for Lake Erie College girls. (There were two handsome boys living there -- Morgan and Douglas and their Mother Katie kept an open kitchen with fresh home-make oatmeal cookies always on tap). The girls would come through the hedge, come in the back door and visit at will. Lots of girls as I understand it. Cigarette smoking was allowed at 521 and Katie played the piano by ear. (Recollections of Pam Greenwood.)
Katherine & Ross Greenwood portrait
Morgan Greenwood High School portrait
Nellie & T.W. Morgan celebrating
Nellie Cashel Morgan portrait
Pam Greenwood portrait
Dr. Ross Allen Greenwood framed portrait
Ross A. Greenwood graduation
portrait of young man, Ross Greenwood
Ross Greenwood with one of Painesville's first automobiles
Tim Morgan in top hat, 1895
Nellie & T.W. Morgan in later years by the well in winter
Fire Chief T. W. Morgan
T.W. Morgan & Tim Greenwood 1949
T.W. Morgan fishing camp. Who else is there?
T.W. Morgan on bike
Mr. & Mrs. R.A. Greenwood's 1913 grocery list from F.A. Searl & Sons in Painesville

Alumni Record-Painesville High School, Painesville, Ohio from 1868 compiled by the Painesville High School Alumni Association 1925. These photos go with biographies in that section.

F.H. Kendall, superintendant Painesville Schools 1890s-1912

Mystery Young Lady in 1890s This photo was found in a flea market in Washington state and is looking for a family home. Can you identify the mystery lady?

People - Groups, Classes, Organizations

1913 Painesville High School Senior Class
1913 Painesville High School Baseball Team
ca1924 Emmanual Lutheran Church (Fairport) Confirmation Class
Class of 1924 Perry High School. Top row unknown; Second row center Edward S. Lawrence; Third row unknown; Front row unknown. (Submitted by Dennis Lawrence.)
Perry High School Basketball Champs, 1924. Ed Lawrence, Harold Bert, Leo Mears, Bob Hirsh, Clyde Guffle, Tom Kelsey, Russ Champion, Mr. Faught (coach), Blake Little, Mr. Hoover (asst. coach) From collection of Edward S. Jr. and Eva Kellogg Lawrence from son Dennis.
Class of 1931-32 William McKinley Elementary School 7th-8th grades. Back row L-R: Norman Call, George Seibert, Harvey Singer, Harry Whitney, Harvey Hunter, ?, ?. 2nd row: ?, ?, Elizabeth Shaeffer, Arlene Sarles, Lucille Call, Esther Tyler, ?. 3rd row sitting: Florence Osborne, Frances Hunsicker, Ernestine Scott, Ida Scarola, teacher Miss Humphrey, Lois Whitney, ?, ? Wallace, Evelyn Seibert. Front row kneeling: Carl Decker, Charles Johnson, ? Wallace, ?. Can you identify others? . (Submitted by Irene Rakovan.)
1933 Painesville American Legion Post 336 Baseball Team pictures
1931-1934 Lincoln School Willoughby Class Pictures Link submitted by Kim Stewart. (Off site)
ca1935 Fairport Transportation Baseball Team photo
Mystery Photo This is 1900 + - 4 years. Perhaps a confirmation class photo? George Merriman Whitney is in top row, fourth from right. Family belonged to Fairport Congregational Church. Can you identify this photo? Know any ofthe people? Contributed by Irene Rakovan.
ca 1916 Collister Farm, Madison, O Found in a bric-a-brac shop in Cromer, Norfolk, England in 2002, one of several old 5" X 4" glass plate negatives encased in it's own paper negative envelope. Written in ornate handwriting: "No. 12.....Name: Collister Farm, Madison, O.. Remarks: Exp. 1/50... Time: 3:45 pm." Rubber stamped, "C.D. Swingler... 13531 Euclid Ave.... JUL 4 - 1916" Other negatives were of Art museum, Rocky River, Olmsted Falls, Foot Path, Lakeside. If you can identify location or people shown, contact the webmaster.
Storrs and Harrison Nursery, Painesville S&H was located on North Ridge Road (Rt 20) just east of Painesville. Photo may have been taken about the mid to late 1920's. Storrs and Harrison had fields all thru out the county. I [Dennis] remember as a kid in the 1950's seeing their horse drawn sleds passing by in front of our house on Narrows Road in Perry on their way to a field. My grandfather Edward S Lawrence Sr is in the third row second from the left. From collection of Edward S. Jr. and Eva Kellogg Lawrence from son Dennis.
Perry Fire Department #1, From collection of Edward S. Jr. and Eva Kellogg Lawrence from son Dennis.
Perry Fire Department #2, Probably taken at Memorial Day parade in Perry. Older man is Edward S. Lawrence, Jr. From collection of Edward S. Jr. and Eva Kellogg Lawrence from son Dennis.
Perry Fire Department #3, From collection of Edward S. Jr. and Eva Kellogg Lawrence from son Dennis.
Perry Fire Department #4, From collection of Edward S. Jr. and Eva Kellogg Lawrence from son Dennis.
Perry Fire Department #5, From collection of Edward S. Jr. and Eva Kellogg Lawrence from son Dennis.
Perry Fire Department #6, From collection of Edward S. Jr. and Eva Kellogg Lawrence from son Dennis.
Perry Fire Department #7, 1979 retirement party for Edward S. Lawrence, Jr., who had been Assistant Fire Chief for many years. From collection of Edward S. Jr. and Eva Kellogg Lawrence from son Dennis.

Places & Things

Bentley Science Hall, Lake Erie College, Painesville, ca 1910
Diamond Alkali Plant, Fairport, ca 1950 (aerial taken from the south)
Diamond Alkali Plant construction #1, Fairport, early 1930s. From collection of Edward S. Jr. and Eva Kellogg Lawrence from son Dennis.
Diamond Alkali Plant construction #2
Diamond Alkali Plant construction #3
Richmond (now Grand River), Little Giant Truck Garage, Richmond (now Grand River). George H. Whitney, Service Manager is on right with hands on hips. Submitted by Irne Rakovan.
Erie Street, Willoughby, ca 1905
Fairport Lighthouse, 1896 Submitted by Irene Rakovan
Fairport Lighthouse, ca 1900
Fairport Harbor, Fairport Lighthouse 2000, photo by Marcia Green
Fairport Harbor, aerial with Pier view, 1858. Submitted by Irene Rakovan
Fairport Harbor, aerial, ca 1951
The Town Talk on Grand River Piloted by Geoge H. Whitney of Richmond 1910-1920. Submitted by Irene Rakovan
George H. Whitney, License to Navigate 13 November 1922 Submitted by Irene Rakovan
Virtual Tour of Fairport with click map.
Girls' Friendly Holiday House, Episocpal Diocese, Salida Beach, Mentor, OH, 1908
Kirtland, aerial, ca 1950, (Old South Church is at center)
Lawnfield, James Garfield's Home, Mentor, ca 1910
Mentor Marsh, Profile Map of Mentor Marsh
Mormon Temple, Kirtland, ca 1900
Mormon Temple, Kirtland, from 1898 atlas
Mormon Temple, rear, including privy from 1898 atlas
Kirtland Hotel, with maybe a wedding party. unknown submitted by Mark Lozer.
Painesville Court House, ca 1920
Painesville Downtown, ca 1950, aerial
Painesville High School, 1913 (old high school, later Champion Jr. High, and now gone)
Painesville Park, aerial, ca 1950
Parmly Hotel, taken from the park, ca 1905, Painesville
Sugar House on Headlands Road, taken 1914, from album of Edmond Byrns, probably taken by him. His family in photo: Ralph behind the vat, Frances in front of the vat, Submitted by Frank Byrns.
William S. Tracy House, 128 Washington St., Painesville, a Jonathan Goldsmith house. This was the home of Cloice D. and Myra Fiser, now gone.
The Great Perry Fire of 28 September 1909 #1 From collection of Edward S. Jr. and Eva Kellogg Lawrence from son Dennis.
The Great Perry Fire of 28 September 1909 #2
The Great Perry Fire of 28 September 1909 #3
Perry Horses and Buggies, 1915 From collection of Edward S. Jr. and Eva Kellogg Lawrence from son Dennis.
Early Perry looking West down Main Street from the railroad - Maybe early 1930s. Can you date this? From collection of Edward S. Jr. and Eva Kellogg Lawrence from son Dennis.

Historic Painesville Photo Collection
This collection was donated anonymously to Lake County Genealogical Society. From the contents of the package, it may be from the Curtis family of Painesville. These were probably labeled from memory, so if you see errors in naming the photos, please contact the webmaster.

Abbott's Mill on Grand River, from a Christmas card.
Abbott's Mill about 1975 before demolition
Class photo of 3rd and 4th grades,Madison Ave. School ca. 1929. In child's writing, initials are found, labeled left to right. Some are guesses
CM / PG / MDC
AS / JE / J 'O / WR / RC / JE / CMcC
PP / MC / SD / FD / AS / SH / G / RL ES
SM AS / FA / ES
Class photo of 5th and 6th grades, Madison Ave. School
On back, Jeannette Curtis
Class photo of 4th grade St. Mary's School Painesville, ca. 1929. On back, Miss Carrig, Teacher / Jeannette Curtis "4a"
Park Theatre, SE corner ParkPlace 1944
Park Blvd off Belmont Dr. 1945
G. I. Bill Housing, Hawthorne Drive (old Cole Nursery property) August 1945
North Park Place, view of Cleveland Trust Bldg 1947
F. W. Woolworth Co., Main St. 1949
Main Street from St. Clair to State, north side, before demolition, summer 1975
Church of Christ demolition on S.W. corner of Liberty & Washington Sts. Everything was razed between Washington Street and the Congregational Church. Looking north toward Veteran's Park, 1975
North side of Main Street demolition, (Cleveland Trust Bldg?), summer 1975
Gage Block on N. State Street, summer or fall 1975. St. James Church on far right
Demolition of the ("Grant Block"?) on Main St., 1979
View of Grand River from Madison Ave. at Woodworth Ave. 2001
Fairport Lighthouse Winter 2001
Fariport Lighthouse keeper's home, Winter 2001
Building of Eastlake Statium, 2002

Photos for our front page taken August 2011 by Sue Banfield, Irving Texas. Thanks, Sue!

Mormon Temple in Kirtland 1836
Fairport Lighthouse
Painesville City Hall
Lake County Home, now Lake County History Center, Painesville Township
Lawnfield, President James Abram Garfield's Home in Mentor
Lake County Court House, Painesville 1921
Clocktower at Lakeland Community College, Mentor
Perry Power Plant

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