| | Manuscript Collection | Save | | 2 | Title: | George Lord Chapman Papers
| | | | Creator: | Chapman, George Lord | | | | Dates: | 1797-1893 | | | | Abstract: | George Lord Chapman, a native of East Haddam, Connecticut, moved to Brooklyn Township in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, before 1820. In 1835 he was appointed coroner for Cuyahoga County, Ohio, and in 1836 was elected marshal of Ohio City. The collection consists of correspondence, receipts, inventories, and agreements (1797-1807), relating to the estate of Selden Chapman of East Haddam, Conn.; land deeds and agreements (1820-1850), frequently involving Richard and Samuel Lord and Josiah Barber, realtors in Brooklyn Township, Ohio; record book (1824-1854) of Wayne, Medina & Cuyahoga Turnpike Road Company, of which Chapman was a director; and record book (1835-1840) of the New Harbour Company, a joint-stock company dealing in the sale of land which was organized in Ohio City. Also includes several letters of John Hay (1882), William McKinley (1887 and 1893), and John Sherman (1883). | | | | Call #: | MS 3055 | | | | Extent: | 0.40 linear feet (1 container) | | | | Subjects: | Chapman, George Lord. | Chapman, Selden -- Estate. | Brooklyn (Ohio : Township). | Deeds -- Ohio -- Cuyahoga County. | Land titles -- Ohio -- Cuyahoga County. | Real property -- Ohio -- Cuyahoga County. | Ohio City (Cleveland, Ohio).
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| Manuscript Collection | Save | | 3 | Title: | Cleveland Heritage Program Records
| | | | Creator: | Cleveland Heritage Program | | | | Dates: | 1975-1984 | | | | Abstract: | The Cleveland Public Library's Cleveland Heritage Program was a public education project which aimed to help residents of Cleveland, Ohio, understand how neighborhoods have contributed to the growth and development of the city. The program, which ran from 1981-1983, allowed Clevelanders to take part in a number of educational activities that helped reveal Cleveland's past. The Cleveland Heritage Program was funded by grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Cleveland Foundation, and the Gund Foundation. The collection consists of notes, correspondence, pamphlets, interview transcripts, and video recordings. | | | | Call #: | MS 5176 | | | | Extent: | 3.20 linear feet (4 containers) | | | | Subjects: | Cleveland (Ohio) -- Emigration and immigration | Cleveland Heritage Program | Cleveland Public Library | Ethnic neighborhoods -- Ohio -- Cleveland -- History. | Immigrants -- Ohio -- Cleveland -- Interviews. | Immigrants -- Ohio -- Cleveland | Neighborhoods -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | Ohio City (Cleveland, Ohio)
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| Manuscript Collection | Save | | 4 | Title: | Hezekiah Eldredge Family Papers
| | | | Creator: | Eldredge, Hezekiah Family | | | | Dates: | 1817-1979 | | | | Abstract: | Hezekiah Eldredge was a builder and architect in western New York and the Ohio City area of the Western Reserve of Ohio. Born in Connecticut, by 1824 he settled in Rochester, New York, and set up an architectural and building firm. His buildings in New York State included the First Presbyterian Church of Rochester; the United States Bank of Buffalo; the Holland Land Office, Batavia New York; Lockport Lot Clerk Office; and the Bank of Genessee. In 1834, he moved to Ohio City. He established an architectural and building business. Saint John's Episcopal Church, built in 1835 on W. 26th St., was one of his most notable accomplishments. Other projects were the Ohio City Exchange, the Cleveland Center Block, the Baptist Meeting House in Brooklyn, the Pearl Street House, Ohio Merchants Hotel, and the Vineyard Lane Bridge. He became chief engineer of Ohio City in 1837. His descendent, Sarah Rusk, collected documents, drawings, letters, and genealogical information on the life of Hezekiah Eldredge. The collection consists of correspondence, writings, legal records including bankruptcy papers, accounts, receipts, architectural drawings, newspaper clippings, and genealogical notes. Series I consists of Hezekiah Eldredge's personal records, finances, and business records. Series II consists of Sarah Rusk's correspondence and notes of her research on Hezekiah Eldredge's family history and buildings. | | | | Call #: | MS 4652 | | | | Extent: | 0.50 linear feet (1 container and 1 oversize folder) | | | | Subjects: | Eldredge, Hezekiah, 1795-1845. | Rusk, Sarah E. | Saint John's Episcopal Church (Cleveland, Ohio) | Architects -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | Architects -- New York -- Rochester. | Architecture -- New York. | Architecture -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | Carpenters -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | Carpenters -- New York -- Rochester. | Ohio City (Cleveland, Ohio). | Erie Canal (N.Y.)
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