Ohio’s Lakeshore Electric Railway (Presentation for America’s 250th Celebration)

From 1900 to 1930, the electric interurban railway played a major part in the economic life of the Midwest. By 1915 Ohio had 2,780 miles of interurban track, transporting passengers and cargo until the popularity of automobiles and buses lead to its collapse. During that period the Lake Shore Electric Railway operated routes from Cleveland to Detroit, via Avon Lake, Lorain, Vermilion, Huron, Sandusky, and Toledo. Highlights of our May 13^th presentation will include photos of passengers, stations, stops, bridges, trains, and route maps of Huron, Ohio and its surrounding communities.

Meet at Huron Pier for a History of Huron’s River Economy and Life. 

This tour will be held in conjunction with the Huron Rotary Festival. Monica Robbins and the Whiskey Kings will perform at 3 pm.  Begin at the Pier and end the walk at the festival.

Annual Society Membership Meeting, Details to be Announced  

The family of Farmer Jones will host an event at the Culinary Vegetable Institute.  Reservations will be required. Time and place will be announced on this site. Members will get an email with details for placing reservations.  New members are welcome to this meeting; bring cash, check, or credit card payment. 

IN THE NEWS:   

Year 2025 marks 70th Anniversary of Huron Yacht Club

Read details in the Spring Newsletter.

Year 2025 Marks 250th Anniversary of the start of the American Revolution

The Ohio 250 Commission holds a series of events, to include our May 13th Lake Shore Electric Presentation at 6pm at the Library.

Year 2024 marks 200th Anniversary of the Old Plat of the Village of Huron 

Although Huron was founded in 1809, the town’s business and residential districts weren’t platted until 1824. The village’s first official map was filed that year in Norwalk, the seat of Huron County, which at the time included Huron. Congratulations, Huron!

SUMMER LIBRARY DISPLAYS:     

Main Entrance Display:  Lakeshore Electric Railway

Browse photos and artifacts of Huron’s Independent Business Industry, Lower Level Hall   Displays include artifacts from Wileswood Country Store, Behrens Shell Service, Myers Butchering, Thomas Market, Eastern States, Starr Farm, VAFries Lumber, Dickhauts, and more.

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(Updated  April 20, 2025)