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Present-Day PicturesWellington pictures here were taken in 1980 or after.
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Lorain County Fair


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5 files, last one added on Jun 13, 2005

Metropark


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8 files, last one added on Oct 03, 2006

Warehouse Fire


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On November 12, 2007, the former Wellington Machine Company building was destroyed by fire. It was currently housing a sponge packaging company and was the warehouse for Hemlock Cottage Furniture.

19 files, last one added on Nov 13, 2007

Other


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12 files, last one added on Jun 13, 2008

4 albums on 1 page(s)

Historical PicturesPictures of Wellington taken prior to 1980.
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Railroad Pictures


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This album contains historic pictures of railroad activity in Wellington.

35 files, last one added on Aug 15, 2007

Events


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This album is for local historical events, such as the 1905 Firemen's convention.

6 files, last one added on Jul 22, 2007

People


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A look back at the people of Wellington in past decades.

10 files, last one added on Aug 15, 2007

Structures / Downtown


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Historic structures of Wellington can be found in this album.

32 files, last one added on Aug 15, 2007

Other Historical Pictures


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7 files, last one added on Aug 15, 2007

 

5 albums on 1 page(s)

User galleriesThis category contains albums of photos from Gallery users.
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136 files in 11 albums and 3 categories with 4 comments viewed 33987 times

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Sterling Machine & Stamping Company165 viewsThe Sterling Machine & Stamping Company is the white building on the left.
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American House Hotel177 viewsUndated photo of the American House Hotel. The Herrick Memorial Library was built on this site after the hotel was demolished.

The Oberlin-Wellington Slave Rescue, an event that contributed to the outbreak of the Civil War, began here at the American House. The slave was being held in the attic of the American House while Marshalls were waiting for a train to take them back south. The group of angry citizens broke the slave out and got him to Oberlin and safety.
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Memorial Day Parade - Wellington, Ohio20 viewsCub Scout Pack 440
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West Herrick Ave235 viewsA 1962 view toward the railroad crossing on West Herrick Avenue. the New York Central freight house is in the background.
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Ken Brouse140 viewsThis 1962 photo shows Ken Brouse next to a Wellington Utilities truck at the Johns Street garage.
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NYC Passenger-Baggage129 viewsThis passenger baggage car, 3rd in the train, was sliced by the 5th car. On January 10, eastbound train number 312, the Southwest Limited, hit the Huff Interlocking at 59 MPH on a foggy night with a broken speed indicator. The train was supposed to switch tracks and had been given a signal directing it to proceed at no more than 15 MPH through the interlocking. The resulting derailment demolished Huff Tower and killed the fireman and 3 passengers. 41 passengers and 10 employees hurt.
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South Main Street502 viewsBuildings on the west side of South Main Street.
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Memorial Day Parade - Wellington, Ohio18 viewsWellington Police UnitsJun 13, 2008
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Memorial Day Parade - Wellington, Ohio16 viewsWellington Fire District #151Jun 13, 2008
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Memorial Day Parade - Wellington, Ohio18 viewsWellington Fire District #153Jun 13, 2008
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Memorial Day Parade - Wellington, Ohio19 viewsWellington High School "Duke" Marching BandJun 13, 2008
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Memorial Day Parade - Wellington, Ohio22 viewsWellington High School "Duke" Marching BandJun 13, 2008
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Memorial Day Parade - Wellington, Ohio21 viewsWellington High School "Duke" Marching BandJun 13, 2008
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Memorial Day Parade - Wellington, Ohio20 viewsCub Scout Pack 440Jun 13, 2008
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Memorial Day Parade - Wellington, Ohio16 viewsOur proud veterans provide the color guard.Jun 13, 2008