Welcome to Delaware, Ohio (1970)

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WELCOME TO DELAWARE, OHIO
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CONTENTS

Introduction

Delaware

Schools

Churches

Medical

Recreation & Sports

Culture

Shops

Restaurants

Industry

Research

Housing

Insurance

Communications

Organizations

Agriculture

Climate

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WELCOME-- to Delaware, Ohio. The Delaware Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to visit or write our office at 27 W.

Winter St., or call (614) 363-1171, if you have any questions or need for additional information. The Chamber of Commerce

is here to serve the community and its residents, plus make our visitors welcome.

COVER DESIGN-- by MILFORD A. GUTRIDGE, Ohio Wesleyan University, Dept. of Fine Arts, depicting a composite of the Cul-

tural, Industrial, Commercial, and Services of Delaware.
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Introduction

Long before the first pioneers

came, Indian tribes had established

a camp in Delaware on the trail lead-

ing from the lower Scioto valley

northward to the Sandusky Bay

area. A variety of medicinal springs

may have been a factor in their se-

lection. One of these springs is still

productive on the Ohio Wesleyan

campus.

In 1808, a division of Franklin

County created Delaware County.

The city was founded the same year.

It immediately became the county

seat, and because it is almost at the

geographical center of the State of

Ohio, and because then, as is true to-

day, it was situated conveniently on

some of the main thoroughfares of

the state, it was seriously considered

for the state capitol before Columbus

was selected.

In the early 1800's Delaware was

one of the most popular health re-

sorts in what was known as the

"west." Its Mansion House Hotel

with its sulphur spring was, in fact,

pictured on Staffordshire plates from

England.

During the War of 1812, Delaware

served as the headquarters for Gen-

eral Harrison. But the city's great-

est historical distinction probably

stems from the fact that it is the

birthplace of our nation's 19th Pres-

ident, Rutherford B. Hayes. Many

relics of the city's past may be seen

at the Delaware County Historical

Society Museum at 157 East William

Street.

For more than a century, Delaware

has been one of the outstanding cul-

tural centers of the state because it

is the home of Ohio Wesleyan Uni-

versity.
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Attractive residential developments, new

and old, are available to newcomers to

Delaware.
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Delaware

The county seat of Delaware Coun-

ty is 24 miles north of Columbus. It

is nationally known as the home of

Ohio Wesleyan University and the

site of the "Little Brown Jug" Grand

Circuit harness racing classic event

held annually each September.

A city of over 15,000 population,

modern Delaware is a combination of

industrial, cultural, and agricultural

influences. Its location, midway be-

tween Cleveland and Cincinnati, and

its proximity to Columbus, together

with the presence of the university,

have been some of the chief factors

in the city's growth. The transpor-

tation facilities afforded by two rail-

roads, four major U.S. highways, in-

clusing easy access to the Interstate

highways, and the local municipal air-

port have assisted greatly in the de-

velopment of Delaware industry.

Tree shaded streets, with an inter-

mingling of old and new homes and

pride of ownership, describe the city's

residential areas. Many people who

are employed in Columbus and neigh-

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boring areas choose to live in Dela-

ware. Due to its convenient central

Ohio location as well as in the mid-

western United States, a great many

sales representatives call Delaware

home.

A modern up-to-date school system

affords fine educational opportuni-

ties. Modern retail stores offer a wide

variety of merchandise.

Diversified industry, numerous re-

tail and service establishments and

many miscellaneous places of employ-

ment provide a wide range of job op-

portunities.

Delaware is operated under an effi-

cient city manager/council form of

government. Tax dollars are spent

wisely. Many city improvements

have been completed and others are

underway. An expressway facili-

tates through traffic. A comprehen-

sive city master plan is being up-

dated. The Delaware reservoir pro-

vides the city with an adequate water

supply well into the future. A coun-

ty wide water system is under devel-

opment.

A modern hospital staffed by a

corp of fine physicians and surgeons

offers the latest in medical care.

Situated in Delaware County are

three large dams and their reservoirs

with two more in the construction

and planning stage. Boating and fish-

ing abound on all sides. Golf needs

are fulfilled by a country club and

numerous private and public courses.

A full-time recreation program is

maintained by the city.

Ohio Wesleyan offers the towns-

people concerts, plays, and noted

speakers. Community and college

sports attract many fans. All of the

cultural advantages of the Columbus

area are just minutes away.

One of the finest summer stock

theatres in the midwest is located

only 12 miles south of the city.
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Rutherford B. Hayes High School and Library interior, below and

the Ohio Wesleyan University Science Building are typical of

modern educational architecture
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Schools

CITY

The Delaware City school system

presents a diversified modern educa-

tional program to a student body of

nearly 3700 pupils. The seven build-

ings in the system are staffed by 190

professional persons, the majority of

whom have over 10 years of teaching

experience.

Quality education for all children

has been the stated goal for many

years. Delaware has been a "Light-

house" in the education of mentally

and neurologically impaired children.

The district ranks in the top 25% of

Ohio districts in enrollment and in

the upper 20% in per pupil wealth.

Bonded indebtedness is under 3% of

property values.

PAROCHIAL

St. Mary's Parochial school has an

enrollment of over 200 students from

one thru grade 8. High school stu-

dents attend public schools.

COUNTY

The Delaware County schools con-

sist of these districts: Big Walnut,

Buckeye Valley, Olentangy, and the

County Office of Education. Includ-

ed in these districts are three high,

ten elementary, and two middle

schools.

Total enrollment is 6,400 students.

To aid in education, 275 teachers, 17

administrators, 145 secretaries, cus-

todians, cooks, bus drivers, and

teacher aides are employed.

In order to increase the effective-

ness of the educational program, the

following services are offered: Special

classes for the mentally retarded,

psychological and counseling ser-

vices for all students, speech and

hearing therapists, directors of in-

struction, curriculum coordinators,

and work study coordinators for those

in work-study programs.

OHIO WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1842 by Methodist pio-

neers who believed that the highest

type of academic training and the

building of Christian character go

hand in hand, the University has an

annual enrollment of approximately

2600 students, almost an equal num-

ber of men and women, who come

from Ohio's 88 counties, most of the

other states of the nation and many

foreign countries.

AREA UNIVERSITIES AND

COLLEGES INCLUDE:

OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY-- The

eighth largest university in the coun-

try, twenty miles south of Delaware.

OTTERBEIN COLLEGE-- A co-edu-

cational Liberal Arts College in

Westerville, eight miles south-east of

Delaware.

CAPITAL UNIVERSITY-- A pri-

vate, Lutheran-related College in the

suburban community of Bexley, four

miles from central Columbus.

OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY, MAR-

ION CAMPUS-- A two year college

offering both day and evening classes,

located about seventeen miles north

of Delaware.

Business and technical colleges in

Columbus include Bliss College, Co-

lumbus Business University, Colum-

but College of Art and Design, Co-

lumbus Drafting College.
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Churches

Religion brings a deeper dimension

to all of life. Through a strong per-

sonal faith an individual finds the

means of realizing his own potential

while becoming aware of the needs

of others.

Within the Delaware area there

are 79 churches. These represent 33

different denominations which pro-

vide for diverse religious needs.

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Pictured here are three of the 79 churches

located within the Delaware area
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Medical

Delaware, Ohio offers the finest in

medical and surgical care. A 125

bed hospital staffed by physicians,

surgeons, and numerous medical

specialties, provides comprehensive

facilities and services from coronary

care to physiotherapy.

There are ten additional facilities

located within a 20 to 30 mile radius

including five general hospitals and

one children's hospital in Columbus.

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The Intensive Care Section is equipped with the most modern

coronary monitoring equipment

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Beach and Swimming Area -- Delaware State Park
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Recreation & Sports

Recreational opportunities are

many and diverse. The City Depart-

ment offers a wide variety of activi-

ties for children, adults and senior

citizens: softball, basketball, day

camp, golf, tennis, baseball, painting,

arts & crafts, tumbling, playgrounds,

modern dance, bridge lessons, cake

decorating, slim & trim to name a

few.

New land is being acquired for the

Mingo Park recreation area as well as

outdoor facilities which will be ex-

panded to include picnicking, play-

grounds, softball fields, fishing, ten-

nis, and outdoor court games.

The City Waterworks Park, two

miles north of town, also provides

camping, fishing and picnicking, in an

area adjacent to the Olentangy River.

Delaware State Park, six miles

north of the city, provides boating,

water skiing, fishing, hunting, pic-

nicking, hiking and camping on its

seven thousand acres.

Located in Delaware County is the

Hoover Reservoir, nearly eight miles

in length. The O'Shaughnessy Res-

ervoir, southwest of Delaware on the

Scioto River, provides boating and

water recreation. Alum Creek Res-

ervoir, to be completed in 1973, will

be approximately ten miles in length

thus providing four watershed lakes

in Delaware County. A fifth reser-

voir is in the planning phase. When

completed, Delaware will have the

greatest collection of watershed lakes

within any county in Ohio.

The city also has a nine-hole par 3

golf course within the city limits and

a county fairground swimming pool.

Six additional golf courses are avail-

able in the area, including one private

country club.

Formed millions of years ago by

the tremendous force of an under-

ground river cutting through solid

limestone rock, the Olentangy Indian

Caverns offer an exciting excursion

into ancient Indian lore with a maze

of beautiful winding passages and

spacious underground rooms.

Beautiful wooded picnic grounds,

large shelter house, playground,

swimming pool and outdoor cooking

facilites are available on the grounds

as are camp sites for travelers using

trailers and campers. Recent addition

includes a historic "Ohio Frontier"

Village.

FOOTBALL

Ohio Wesleyan's Battling Bishops

play at least four home games each

year at Selby Stadium, the best foot-

ball facility in the Ohio Athletic Con-

ference. Hayes High School, a mem-

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Sports and Recreation Abound
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ber of the Capitol Conference, plays

at Gauthier Field, and Buckey Valley,

Olentangy, and Big Walnut High

Schools all play attractive schedules.

The Ohio State University Buckeyes,

always at or near the top in the ra-

tings, play at massive Ohio Stadium,

seating over 80,000 in Columbus.

BASKETBALL

Ohio Wesleyan University plays all

its home games at Edwards Gymna-

sium. High school basketball at each

of the four schools in the county finds

a full home schedule. St. John's

Arena, home of the Ohio State basket-

ball team, offers university division

basketball, and serves as the site for

State High School Championships in

March each year.

HARNESS RACING

Delaware is home of the famous

Little Brown Jug Pacing Classic

which is held each year in conjunc-

tion with the Delaware County Fair,

the only County Fair in the world

which offers Grand Circuit racing.

The one-half mile dirt track on the

fairgrounds is the fastest in the

country.

Scioto Downs in Columbus offers a

full program of harness racing each

year and Beulah Park presents thoro-

bred racing for those who favor this

type.

SWIMMING

A public swimming beach at the

Delaware Dam is available for sum-

mer swimming. The Delaware Coun-

ty Pool at the fairgrounds provides

pool swimming from May 30 to Labor

Day, with a full program of age-group

swimming and Red Cross instruction.

The Ohio Wesleyan Pfeiffer Natatori-

um, in addition to servicing the swim-

ming needs of the university students

and faculty, rents its facility to the

Red Cross for instruction during the

indoor season.

Both Ohio Wesleyan and Hayes

High School have varsity swimming

teams which use Pfeiffer Natatorium,

and each has a schedule of home

meets which is attractive to those in-

terested in watching swimming

meets. The Ohio Conference Cham-

pionships are held here every other

year.

BASEBALL

Ohio Wesleyan and Hayes High

School participate with teams in their

respective leagues while Babe Ruth

teams and soft ball competition offer

summer recreation for both young

and old.

OTHER

The area makes available much op-

portunity to see and participate in

many other sports such as water and

snow skiing, sailing and boating, fish-

ing, tennis, soccer, lacrosse, polo and

skeet shooting. Professional football

and baseball in Cleveland and Cincin-

nati are easily accessible via Inter-

state 71.

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to be constructed in the near future
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Culture

Delaware is located in an area un-

usually rich in cultural activities. The

Ohio Wesleyan University Artist

Series presents six world famous solo

artists and group attractions (includ-

ing a major symphony orchestra)

each season; while the university lec-

ture-movies series brings outstanding

dramatic companies and lecturers

from all fields of the arts and enter-

tainment media. In addition, there

are numerous faculty and student re-

citals, concerts by university music

organizations and an annaul Chamber

Music Festival.

In close proximity, Columbus insti-

tutions provide a numerous variety of

events including symphony concerts,

distinguished soloists, art exhibitions,

touring Broadway plays and musicals

and others.

Cincinnati, Cleveland, and the Blos-

som Center Summer Festival (for

music and ballet performers) are now

less than two hours away from Dela-

ware. Other events within easy ac-

cess are offered at Denison Univer-

sity in Granville and Otterbein Col-

lege in Westerville.

Student productions at Ohio Wes-

leyan range from Shakespeare to the

most modern experimental theater.

A new OWU drama center is to be

erected soon. Delaware County has

its Playhouse-on-the-Green, featuring

a company of professional actors. A

summer theater with student actors

functions in air-conditioned quar-

ters at Otterbein. Well known musi-

cals and some plays are offered dur-

ing the summer by Kenley Players at

the Veterans' Memorial in Columbus.

Not to be overlooked are the easily

accessible Ohio State University pro-

ductions. Hayes High School and

other county high schools present

many stage plays, including some of

the better-known musicals.

The Delaware County Historical

Museum, located at 157 East William

Street, houses many items pertaining

to local history plus a growing Genea-

logical Library.

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Delaware County Library
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Shops

Delaware has numerous excellent

shops to satisfy most needs and wish-

es. Our stores and specialty shops

carry quality merchandise and offer

fine service. Many of them have re-

cently acquired a new look with new

fronts, sandblasting, remodeled in-

teriors, and increased size.

An attractive shopping center west

of the downtown area has been an ad-

vantageous addition to that area.

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Restaurants

Dining in Delaware, whatever your

taste, presents no problem because of

its many excellent restaurants. Prime

steaks, chops, seafood and Italian

cuisine are a few of the many items

available in the city's first class eat-

ing establishments.

A reasonable variety of locations,

menus and concepts in food service

are offered. This diversity makes

the cost of eating out primarily de-

pendent on the diner's choice and

taste.

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Industry

Delaware, with its beginning in

1808, has grown steadily since that

date. From the first industries of

salt and flour, diversification has ad-

vanced to over 50 products including

truck bodies, aerial lifts, air condi-

tioning equipment, stoves, industrial

finishes, brick and concrete products,

beverage containers, electric controls,

metal castings, plastics, copper pro-

ducts, wooden games for recreation,

automation machinery, hydraulic

components, and many others.

The 1960's proved to be a period of

exceptional industrial expansion. The

Delaware Industrial Park, opened in

1963, resulted in the erection of a

number of new plant facilities, with

more in the offing.

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Delaware's Industrial Park
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Chamber-sponsored

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industry
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Delaware Municipal Airport, serving the

community and industry
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Corporation offices and modern industrial

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the Delaware area
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Research

The heavens became a part of

man's world with the statement

"That's one small step for man-- one

giant leap for mankind." But down

to earth is the research and technol-

ogy that makes space exploration pos-

sible and others that enrich our en-

vironment. Delaware's growing re-

search facilities include telecommuni-

cations for home, industry, and space;

entomology, forestry and medical lab-

oratories; an astronomical observa-

tory and a radio telescope.

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Housing

Delaware offers attractive housing

in all areas and price ranges. It has

many beautiful older residential areas

with well maintained streets and

stately trees. It also boasts of new

residential areas which are located

in nearly all parts of the city.

Prices of older homes vary in

range of $10,000 to $40,000, depend-

ing upon location and modernization.

New home prices vary in the range

of $16,000 to $50,000, depending up-

on location, dimensions and lot size.

Many new modern apartments have

been constructed in the last five

years and they rent from $95 to $185

per month depending on size and fa-

cilities. There are also many apart-

ments converted from fraternity

houses and large homes. These range

in price from $75 to $150 per month

depending on size and facilities. Be-

ing a small city, Delaware has many

fine homes in the suburban-rural

area with acreage. These are priced

from $18,000 to $35,000, depending

on the age of the home, size, location,

and the amount of acreage.

Real estate here has maintained

its value over the years, as pride of

ownership is excellent.

Insurance

All areas of Delaware County are

protected by well-trained, well-

equipped fire departments. A num-

ber of these departments also main-

tain emergency vehicles with person-

nel trained in first aid procedures.

The City of Delaware enjoys a class

5 fire rate by the Ohio Rating Bur-

eau. The department is also recog-

nized as being one of the better

trained in the state.

The department carries on an ex-

tensive fire training program in all

industrial plants in the city as well

as a safety program within the school.

Delaware County is rated territory

39 which allows its residents the most

reasonable automobile rate available

in Ohio.

Communications

Local radio stations include WDLR,

WRFD, WSLN-FM and WBBY-FM.

All Columbus metropolitan radio,

three network television stations and

one UHF Station, WOSU, operated by

Ohio State University, offer excellent

reception. The Delaware Gazette, a

daily newspaper, serves the com-

munity and area.

Organizations

Many international and national

service, community and patriotic or-

ganizations are represented in this

area, including Kiwanis, Rotary,

Lions, Jr. Chamber of Commerce, Ser-

toma, Altrusa, National Association

of Secretaries and Business and Pro-

fessional Women. Veterans' groups

include The American Legion, Veter-

ans of Foreign Wars, Amvets, Veter-

ans of WWI, and their auxiliaries.

The DAR, Colonial Dames and the

Daughters of Union Veterans have

local clubs. Other components of na-

tional associations are Toastmasters

and League of Women Voters.
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Agriculture

Agriculture is important to the

economy of this county. The 1964

United States Census of Agriculture

states that there were 1286 farms

covering 206,861 acres. This repre-

sents 73 percent of the county area.

In 1968, the total cash sales of farm

produce were $14,801,000.

Dairy products, soy beans and

grains are the leading sources of in-

come. Other major products include

cattle and hogs. Lesser products in-

clude poultry, sheep and wool, horses,

honey, oats, hay, popcorn, vegetables

and fruits.

The various soils of Delaware

County are composed of residues

from three glaciers. The most recent

was the Wisconsin Glacier of about

20,000 years ago. Soils formed by

glacial drift are productive and re-

spond to good management. The

trend in Delaware County is follow-

ing the national trend toward fewer,

larger, and more mechanized farms.

Specialization is in effect as the coun-

ty is located near areas of population

expansion. This provides desirable

marketing facilities for all farm pro-

ducts.

Agriculture education and informa-

tion is made available to all interest-

ed residents of the county by the ex

tension workers and vocational teach-

ers in all county and city schools.

There are eighty 4-H Clubs in the

county and city with departments of

Future Farmers and Future Home-

makers.

Climate

The climate of the county is contin-

ental, characterized by moderately

warm summers and cold though usu-

ally not severe winters. The mois-

ture is well distributed throughout

the year. The mean annual precipi-

tation is 36.76 inches with 17.32 inch-

es from May thru September. The

summer seasson has 70% sunny days.

An average year has 101 clear days,

118 partly cloudy and 146 cloudy

days. The average mean tempera-

tures are 28 degrees in January and

73 degrees in July.
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Down the River Road!

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O'Shaughnessy Dam
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Sponsors

These members of the Delaware Area Chamber of Commerce, who have more than a passing interest in the growth and de-

velopment of Delaware and Delaware County, have made this publication possible. By their financial participation as sponsors,

this brochure was produced and made available to you.

ADDCO CORPORATION

Land Development & Planning

AMERICAN CAN COMPANY

Canco Products

876 Pittsburgh Dr. 363-1977

BENNETT-BROWN FUNERAL HOMES

Ambulance Service & Funeral Home

92 N. Sandusky St. 362-1611

BENTON FURNITURE COMPANY

Furniture - Carpet - Gifts

40-42 S. Sandusky St. 363-3761

BURRELL INSURANCE, INC.

Insurance Service Since 1885

67 N. Sandusky St. 363-1321

CAPITOL LOAN COMPANY

Loans & Purchase Financing

42 N. Sandusky St. 363-1366

CEDO CORPORATION

Developers of Georgetowne Centre

COLUMBUS & SOUTHERN OHIO ELECTRIC CO.

Investor Owned Electric Utility

61 W. William St. 363-1935

DELAWARE CLAY CORPORATION

Face Brick Manufacturers

Hayes St. 363-1315

THE DELAWARE COUNTY BANK

Home Owned - Home Controlled

41 N. Sandusky St. 363-1133

THE DELAWARE FARMERS EXCHANGE ASSN.

Builderes Supplies & Hardware

141 S. Sandusky St. 363-1301

THE DELAWARE GAZETTE

Delaware's Oldest Business - Since 1818

18 E. William St. 363-1161

DELAWARE HARDWARE COMPANY

Retail Hardware Store

58-60 N. Sandusky St. 362-4871

THE DELAWARE INN

Hotel - Downtown Delaware

Winter at N. Sandusky St. 363-1276

J. A. MOORE, BROKER

Delaware County Realty - Real Estate

14 E. Winter St. 363-1534

DEL Rx PHARMACY, INC.

Prescription Specialists

1 N. Sandusky St. 363-5861

DISBENNETT REAL ESTATE COMPANY

Real Estate

59 N. Sandusky St. 363-1311

DRIGGS MOTORS, INC.

Chrysler - Plymouth Sales & Services

256 S. Sandusky St. 363-1223

ELEPHANT LUMBER STORE

Lumber & Building Supplies

132 E. Winter St. 363-1207

THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK

Full Service Banking Since 1857

34-36 N. Sandusky St. 363-1245

GIBSON THE FLORIST, INC.

"Flowers Show Someone Cares"

19 W. Winter St. 363-1394

GREIF BROS. CORPORATION

Fibre & Steel Drums, Cartons, Multiwall Bags

621 Pennsylvania Ave. 363-1271

GRAY'S SHOES

Retail Shoes

33 N. Sandusky St. 363-1616

GEORGE J. HOFFMAN & SON BUN'S, INC.

Restaurant, Bakery, Banquet Rooms

10 W. Winter St. 363-3731

INDEPENDENT PRINT SHOP CO.. INC.

Complete Printing Service

9 E. William St. 363-4941

KEEFER CHEVROLET, INC.

Chevrolet - Cadillace Sales & Service

680 Sunbury Rd. 363-1333

NEUBERT JEWELERS

Gifts, Jewelry & Watch Repair

40 N. Sandusky St. 363-5911

NEW METHOD

Cleaners & Launderers

190 S. Sandusky St. 363-1917

THE NIPPERT COMPANY

Cold Drawn & Formed Copper Products

801 Pittsburgh Dr. 363-1981

NORTH ELECTRIC COMPANY

Telecommunications & Electronics Systems

Galion, Ohio 44833

O'BRIEN OLDS.-GMC CO.

Oldsmobile & GMC Trucks

17 W. William St. 363-1288

OLENTANGY CAVERNS, INC.

Indian Caverns, Campsites & Recreation

1779 Home Rd. 548-8515

THE OWENS STONE CO.

Ground Limestone & Crushed Stone

1274 Ostrander Rd. 666-2642

PARKER'S MEN'S WEAR

Men's Clothing & Furnishing

35 N. Sandusky St. 362-8931

PEOPLE'S STORE, INC.

"Growing With Delaware County"

18-20 N. Sandusky St. 362-3751

P P G INDUSTRIES

Coatings & Resins Division

760 Pittsburgh Dr. 363-9610

SMITHCREST REALTY

Builder - Realtor

15 W. Central Ave. 363-1773

SNELLING & SNELLING

Professional Employment Service

61 N. Sandusky St. 369-4461

SULLIVAN'S WESTERN AUTO STORE

Family Store

81 N. Sandusky St. 363-3041

WAYNE HILBORN INSURANCE

Insurance - All Lines

30 E. Winter St. 363-2961

WILSON'S, C. J. OF COURSE

Men's & Women's Clothing

26 N. Sandusky St. 363-9322

ZACK DAVIS COMPANY

Garden & Lawn Supplier

U.S. 36 & St. Rt. 521 363-5081




Welcome to Delaware, Ohio (1970) (p.28)

Title

Welcome to Delaware, Ohio (1970) (p.28)

Description

[page 28]

[corresponds to back cover of Welcome to Delaware Ohio]

WELCOME TO DELAWARE, OHIO

DELAWARE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

27 West Winter Street

Delaware, Ohio 43015

Dublin Core

Title

Welcome to Delaware, Ohio (1970)

Subject

Chamber of Commerce--Delaware County--Ohio
Resident's Guides--City of Delaware--Delaware County--Ohio
Tourism--City of Delaware--Delaware County--Ohio

Description

This book was written for new residents and visitors promoting the City of Delaware and Delaware County s it was in 1970. It includes pages on the history of Delaware, economic development, entertainment, and schools.

Creator

Delaware County Chamber of Commerce

Date

1970

Rights

http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

Format

Book

Language

English

Type

Still Image
Text

Identifier

22221023

Collection

Citation

Delaware County Chamber of Commerce, “Welcome to Delaware, Ohio (1970),” Delaware County Memory, accessed March 29, 2024, http://delawarecountymemory.org/items/show/189.

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