Westerville

Images of America: Ohio

by Beth Berning Weinhardt

Westerville, Ohio, once known as the "Dry Capital of the World," has carved a niche for itself in history that few small towns can boast. Its industrious citizens founded Otterbein College, shaped an active business and social community, and attracted the nation's attention by taking a strong stand on the sale of alcohol. Wooed by the promise of land in a "dry" community, the Anti-Saloon League located their printing headquarters in the village in 1909. The photographs in this book capture Westerville as it grew and changed from the 19th century to 1961, when it officially became a city.

Genres: History

128 pages, Paperback

First published March 17, 2004

Reviews

[KP · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well researched with a lot of range about Westerville history. I loved being able to look at the photos and figure out where some of the buildings are today.

[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

this is a wonderful book i can look what it like to live here

[Theo Schranner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Outstanding nostalgic walk through the history of a small town in middle America.