Author: kdrenten
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A worthwhile chase for neon and vintage signs
Vintage neon McDonald’s Hamburgers sign at the American Sign Museum in Cincinnati. (Credit: Ken Drenten) By Ken Drenten For around 20 years or so, I have been collecting neon and other vintage business signs. I haven’t actually acquired any signs themselves, but taking photos of them in the settings where they stood. In many cases,…
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Grand Rapids boasts pair of historic mills
Ludwig Mill offers narrated canal boat rides along a restored section of the Miami & Erie Canal. (Credit: Ken Drenten) By Ken Drenten Grand Rapids, a charming, historic town on the Maumee River, is big in one way — it boasts two mills. One is part of a public park and the other is a…
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Barns of Ohio featured in new video
Click on the link above to view the “Barns of Ohio” video. By Ken Drenten I’ve spent more than 25 years taking photographs of barns around Ohio. I’ve collected many of them in a new video called “Barns of Ohio 2024” now on Dusty Tires and YouTube. You can learn more about Ohio’s barns in…
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Irish people left their mark on state’s canals, railroads
Irish workers played an important role in building Ohio’s infrastructure in canals and railroads.
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Twin City Opera House is the heart of Morgan County
By Ken Drenten The Twin City Opera House, which opened to the public in 1892, commands the central square of the town of McConnelsville. It is also arguably the heart of McConnelsville and Morgan County. The much-loved theatre has been in continuous use since its opening, and is still going strong. The theatre’s ground floor…
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Celebrate Women’s History Month in Ohio
Learn about women who made an impact on Ohio and the world at Ohio historical sites.
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Where to go to celebrate maple syruping time in Ohio
When late winter and early spring comes, it’s maple syruping time in Ohio. Here’s where to find events at state parks and maple syrup farms.
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Search for hidden treasures in Ohio rocks
Finding minerals and gemstones in Ohio is easy if you know where to look.
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Garrett’s Mill rolls on as craft brewery and restaurant in northeast Ohio
Garrett’s Mill has twin water wheels on Eagle Creek. (Credit: Ken Drenten) By Ken Drenten Garrett’s Mill in Garrettsville no longer grinds grain, but it does house an excellent craft brewery and restaurant, Garrett’s Mill Brewing Company. The mill was established in 1804 by Col. John Garrett of the state of Delaware, who had purchased…
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Where to go for the best Amish restaurants in Ohio
Boyd & Wurthmann Restaurant in Berlin has been a popular Amish Country eatery since 1938. (Credit: Boyd & Wurthmann) By Ken Drenten If you’re in the mood for comfort food, nothing will cure that hunger pain better than Amish food, which can be best described as good old-fashioned home cooking. Ohio has a number of…
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