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The Ruth Ketteringham Collection consists of materials that Ruth Ketteringham collected over the many years that she researched Brooklyn-Centre and other areas of Cleveland, Ohio.
Ruth Ketteringham (1906-2006), daughter of George Ketteringham, was devoted to preserving the history of the area. Her research was extensive and allowed her the ability to lecture on various aspects of Brooklyn-Centre.
Ruth was the recipient of the Herrick Memorial Award in 1990. An honor awarded by the Early Settler's Association to individuals who have promoted and brought honor to Cleveland.[1]
Upon Ruth's death at the age of 99 in 2006, her books were donated to the Cleveland Public Library's History Department; four or five file cabinet's worth of papers were donated to the Western Reserve Historical Society (though it isn't known at this time in 2009 whether they have been cataloged and added to their main collection); and two boxes of material were saved from being thrown in the trash by the Brooklyn Centre Community Association.
Gallery
The following is a gallery of historical pictures from the Ruth Ketteringham Collection:
Naaf's Garden - abt. 1885 Southeast corner of Selzer St. and Pearl St. left to right: John Naaf, Robert Enos (boy in dress), Charles Mueller (by fence w/suspenders and hands on hips), Sophie Crosby (nee Naaf), Edith Mueller, Barbara Naaf (white apron - she died 1896), John Naaf (hand on post), Kate Enos, child, Gus Koepke (in vest - friend of the family) From Rita Myer's family
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Riverside Inn (March 20, 1887) Located in Saranac Lake, N.Y. in the Adirondacks where each year a winter festival is held and was the destination of the elite. Front notation has G.W. Baldwin in pencil and it is presumed that he may be one of the men in the photo. Thanks to Nora Bouvier for identifying this Inn.
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Gustav Kuchle about 1884 Gustav was the youngest son of Gebhardt Kuchle. He is probably standing alongside his house and facing south. The muddy road would be Kuchle Street.
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Katherine (Messing) Kuchle and youngest son, Gustav about 1884
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Mrs. Gustav Kuchle (Elizabeth Cook) Behind the counter of their confectionary store at the corner of West 19th and Denison Ave. where they sold candy, ice cream, and cigars. Date unknown, but Christmas decorations can be seen in the background.
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Cuyahoga River City Hospital in the background (Aug 1902)
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Red Crown Gasoline station Gustav E. Kuchle (approx. 1915)
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Quality Gas station Location unknown. Note the slope at the rear which may indicate it was somewhere above Big Creek valley.
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1915 Festival for Brooklyn-Brighton Bridge Opening Pearl St. looking north. On the east side of the street can be seen: Tettlebaugh Bldg; Harry Wyatt's Hardware Store, G.A.R. Bldg., City Ice and Fuel Bldg., George Sheer Warehouse at corner of Forestdale Ave. From Rita Myer's family
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1915 Festival for Brooklyn-Brighton Bridge Opening Tightrope walker "Prince Nelson" crossing from Rosesheer Bldg (at Archwood and Pearl) over to George Sheer's Warehouse (corner of Forestdale Ave.) From Rita Myer's family
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1915 Festival for Brooklyn-Brighton Bridge Opening Decorated boat float
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1915 Festival for Brooklyn-Brighton Bridge Opening Decorated Horse Drawn Wagons
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1915 Festival for Brooklyn-Brighton Bridge Opening Nicklas Ice Delivery of 2121 Selzer Avenue
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1915 Festival for Brooklyn-Brighton Bridge Opening J.B. Bratt grocery delivery truck
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1915 Festival for Brooklyn-Brighton Bridge Opening Denison Square Auto
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1915 Festival for Brooklyn-Brighton Bridge Opening Four unknown men on what is probably the old bridge
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View across Big Creek Valley - looking north
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Pierre Graydon Insurance West 25th St. and Archwood Ave. (1919)
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Firehouse and Morlock Mover - 1934 The firehouse was at the corner of Willowdale Ave. and West 25th St. and Morlock's was later known as the Donahue House.
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Demolition of the old Brooklyn Post GAR hall (1944?)
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Brooklyn Post GAR hall cornerstone (March 21, 1944) West 25th and Garden 1861-1865 One Country and One Flag Fraternity, Charity, and Loyalty
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Brooklyn Post GAR hall opening of the cornerstone (March 21, 1944) Miss Irene Pennighton, Mrs Daisy Chandler, Mrs Summers, Mrs Alta Hoyt witnesses
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Resources
References
- ↑ News and Events of the Early Settlers Association
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