Archive of Articles About the History of Huron
August 1967 – Tragedy Puts Huron in the News
August 28th, 1967
On Sunday, August 28, 1967, at 4 p.m. seventeen skydivers parachuted accidentally into Lake Erie just east of Huron. The accident was considered one of the worst disasters in a sport that had become popular during the 1950s. The following article … Continue reading
A Well-Won Success Story: The Huron Playhouse
April 27th, 1967
When summer comes to Vacationland, the opening of the Huron Playhouse is a sure sign that it is here. The following article “Huron Playhouse-Oldest Summer Theatre in Ohio Draws Crowds” appeared in the April 27, 1967 Progress Edition of The Reporter. … Continue reading
Huron gets new plant
October 21st, 1966
Clouds of smoke on the horizon have become a landmark of Huron, as have the Presbyterian Church steeple, the Christmas tree on top of the mill, and the old water tower once located behind the fire station. Today, often a … Continue reading
Before Colonial Colony and the Huron Plaza
May 20th, 1954
Anyone, who grew up or visited Huron in the 1950s, fondly recalls a children’s amusement park just west of the city limits called Kiddieland. Located on what is now the Carriage Square Apartment complex and the entrance to Colonial Colony … Continue reading
