MTM- Thomas Edison’s Birthplace

Milan, Ohio is a short drive west of our home and it is a lovely, quaint village. The town is rich with history and places to explore. It also happens to be the birthplace of Thomas Edison. I recall visiting the museum at his birthplace home as a young girl and being fascinated with that time in history.

Recently we visited there again and took a few photos of Edison’s birthplace and museum. The family left Milan when Edison was seven, but if you take away the cars and electrical wires, you can almost imagine what a lovely street this was for young Thomas to explore.

Below is the home Edison was born in.

Thomas Edison’s Father, Samuel O. Edison, built the home around 1841. The home looks much smaller from the front as it is built on a hill. From the back you would see it is a two story home with a full basement.

Also near the home are these historical markers:

If you would like to learn more about Milan, Ohio, click here. If you are ever in the area, it is definitely worth the visit to explore the lovely tree lined streets, the village square and to enjoy the New England like architecture.

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January 4, 2009 | Filed Under Memories, My Town Monday | 2 Comments

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December 22, 2008 | Filed Under History, Wordless Wednesday | 1 Comment

MTM- The new building in Town

We have been having great fun this past week watching the old Berea, Ohio train station as it has been moved up the street from us to its new home within the Grand Pacific Junction. I don’t remember when it was actually in the town of Berea, as it has always been within the Columbia Road Trailer Park. Until a few years ago, the trailer park was also home to Trolleyville where you could ride old trolleys through the park. Trolleyville was forced out when the park changed hands a few years back and apparently the new owners did not want the Train Station. As I understand it, they gave it to Clint Williams, owner of Grand Pacific Junction and renovator of much of our wonderful downtown Olmsted Falls.

We knew the Station had arrived when we saw the police close off both ends of the street. I’m sorry that I don’t have photos of that, but I do have a few photos of the building once it did arrive. I’ll be adding to these as the renovation proceeds.

Here are the photos I took earlier this week:

And here are a couple of shots I took in today’s rain. You will see they are beginning to dig a foundation/basement for the building and the building is now under the roof.

I know that many in our town appreciate the treasures that Mr. Williams has created in the heart of our city. Thanks Mr. Williams!

Travis Erwin is on a holiday break, but if you’d like to see other MTM posts, visit Lifetime Learning and be sure to give a big hi five to Junosmom for hosting the event.

December 14, 2008 | Filed Under My Town Monday | 7 Comments