Category Archives: Places

Landmark Then and Now

Posted on April 24, 2021 by admin

The Kahoe glass plate negative collection provides a photo of one of the most well-known residences in Yellow Springs — the Octagon House at 111. W. Whiteman Street (which was once the subject of an Open House sponsored by the … Continue reading →

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Trees Are at the Heart of the Village

Posted on April 3, 2021 by admin

This blog has previously detailed some of the history of Mills Lawn, and “Preserve Mills Lawn Greenspace” has collected even more. The following article zeroes in on a specific facet of Mills Lawn’s history and is reprinted with permission from … Continue reading →

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“Our Town — as it was” — Part 2

Posted on December 10, 2019 by admin

See part 1, which covers the Glen and John Bryan, here. Part 2 moves to the college and downtown.Because the photos were taken from glass negatives, it’s possible that they broke in the case of the missing photos. But our … Continue reading →

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“Our Town – as it was” — Part 1

Posted on December 7, 2019 by admin

Discovered in our archives was a script and accompanying glass negatives of a tour of Yellow Springs. Although the date is unknown, the fashions worn by people, and the lack of paved roads shown in the photos would likely indicate … Continue reading →

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A History of Hyde School

Posted on August 27, 2019 by admin

Since it’s the season of the start of school it’s an opportune time to share a slim volume about the history of one of the village’s early schools. The building exists today as a private residence. PREFACE This sketch was … Continue reading →

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YSLA History — Part 5

Posted on August 10, 2019 by admin

Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 and Part 4 While the Library Association is no longer responsible for the day-to-day operation of the library, it still plays a major supporting role in the life of the library. Its stated purpose: to cooperate … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday to Our Neighbor Organization

Posted on February 9, 2019 by admin

Long before the Yellow Springs Historical Society came into being, the Greene County Historical Society was serving the historical interests of the area, so we are pleased to celebrate their 90th birthday by sharing the history of this organization. Greene … Continue reading →

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Siemer on the Amphitheater’s 1987 Comeback

Posted on January 22, 2019 by admin

Ron Siemer, who was the photographer for the series of portraits currently on exhibit in the John Byran Comminty Center as part of “The Timeline Show: YS Theater Past to Present” exhibit, ” also contributed articles to the Xenia Daily … Continue reading →

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Glen Helen as Laboratory

Posted on December 1, 2018 by admin

Most of our awareness of Glen Helen is as a recreational area, but it has also long been a source of scientific study in a number of fields. The following newspaper clippings demonstrating the scientific approach to Glen Helen were … Continue reading →

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Downtown Explosion

Posted on August 7, 2018 by admin

This was touched on in an earlier post, but is worth exploring further since it had such an impact. Dayton JOURNAL-HERALD May 3, 1954 Blast, Fire In Yellow Springs Ruins 2 Stores, Lodge Hall YELLOW SPRINGS—An explosion and a sudden … Continue reading →

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