Author: kdrenten
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Swartz Covered Bridge is near other historic sites in Wyandot County
Swartz Covered Bridge. (Credit: Ken Drenten) By Ken Drenten Swartz Covered Bridge spans the Sandusky River on County Road 130A about eight miles southeast of Upper Sandusky in Wyandot County. The Howe Truss bridge, built by Moses Weymouth, has a 96-foot span. Originally built in 1878-79, it was restored in 1992-93 and again in 2018. The bridge crosses…
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Drexel Theatre: Stylish landmark in Bexley
The Drexel Theatre in Bexley is an Art Deco landmark. (Credit: Ken Drenten) By Ken Drenten Originally opened in 1937, the Drexel Theatre is a stylish landmark of the Main Street scene in Bexley, directly across the street from Capital University. The theatre was renovated and reopened in 1981, and converted to three screens in…
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White Turkey Drive-In: An unusual name with great tastes
White Turkey Drive-In is located on US 20 in Conneaut. (Credit: Ken Drenten) By Ken Drenten Generations of families in northeast Ohio have enjoyed visiting the White Turkey Drive-In in Conneaut. But how did this unique drive-in get its unusual name? According to the drive-in’s website, Eddie and Marge Tuttle visited a Richardson Root Beer…
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