Leslie, Author at Erie County Historical Society

Donahue Hardware

Leslie2023-07-22T14:17:46-04:00

126 Columbus Avenue

The building at 126 Columbus Avenue was built in 1853 to house the Moss Brothers Bank. Faber and Frank Donahue, who moved their hardware store to this location from the northeast corner of Jackson and Water Streets in 1914, added the brick façade. Continue Reading >

Donahue HardwareLeslie2023-07-22T14:17:46-04:00

Eleutheros Cooke House

Leslie2023-07-26T15:13:37-04:00

NW Corner Columbus Ave and W. Washington Row

Eleutherous Cooke came to this area in 1818, settling in Bloomingville before moving to Sandusky in 1821. Continue Reading >

Eleutheros Cooke HouseLeslie2023-07-26T15:13:37-04:00

Emmanuel United Church of Christ

Leslie2024-09-15T08:25:20-04:00

334 Columbus Avenue

Emmanuel Church holds the distinction of being the oldest German-heritage congregation in Sandusky. Continue Reading >

Emmanuel United Church of ChristLeslie2024-09-15T08:25:20-04:00

Erie County Courthouse

Leslie2024-02-23T08:19:14-05:00

323 Columbus Avenue

Erie County was established in 1838 from the northern half of Huron County. Continue Reading >

Erie County CourthouseLeslie2024-02-23T08:19:14-05:00

Erie County Marker

Leslie2023-07-22T14:04:12-04:00

Washington Street, between Columbus Ave and Jackson Street

Erie County had its origin during the Revolutionary War when several towns on the Connecticut Coast were burned by the British. Continue Reading >

Erie County MarkerLeslie2023-07-22T14:04:12-04:00

Facer Park

Leslie2023-07-22T14:03:01-04:00

255 Water Street

In 2005, a group of young civic leaders in Sandusky initiated an effort to recognize the city’s role in the Underground Railroad. Continue Reading >

Facer ParkLeslie2023-07-22T14:03:01-04:00

First Congregational Church

Leslie2024-01-31T13:42:08-05:00

431 Columbus Avenue

Walking several blocks south of Washington Park it is easy to see why this has been called “church corner”. Continue Reading >

First Congregational ChurchLeslie2024-01-31T13:42:08-05:00

First Federal Savings of Lorain

Leslie2023-07-23T14:01:58-04:00

207 West Washington Row

In June 1968, both the vacant Sloane Hotel site and the Sloane Block were purchased by the Savings Building and Loan Company. Savings Building and Loan began in Sandusky in 1888, and the bank saw its purchase of both properties as a way that it could “do something to improve the downtown area.” Continue Reading >

First Federal Savings of LorainLeslie2023-07-23T14:01:58-04:00

Fisher’s Hall

Leslie2023-07-23T10:32:53-04:00

163 - 165 East Water Street

Fisher’s Hall is the second large limestone building to occupy the northwest corner of East Water Street and Wayne Street. Continue Reading >

Fisher’s HallLeslie2023-07-23T10:32:53-04:00

Follett House

Leslie2023-07-23T09:58:05-04:00

404 Wayne Street

Oran Follett, who was the publisher of the Lincoln-Douglas Debates, resided at 404 Wayne Street. Eliza, Oran’s second wife, was very sympathetic to escaping slaves. Continue Reading >

Follett HouseLeslie2023-07-23T09:58:05-04:00