Ohio's smallest county is home to many important historic events and personalities. With the recent passing of local Mentor icon Jerome Osborne-age 92, it occurred to me to reflect on the changing history in Mentor he witnessed in his lifetime. Remember the Mentor we know today just celebrated its fiftieth birthday in 2013. See how many Mentor facts you know throughout the years past.
1. In 1898 this former first lady founded the Mentor Miscellany Club - the first women's literary club. Name her...
2. A museum since 2007, this public service building located on Jackson Street began its history in 1942, saw improvements in the 70's and 80's before closing in 1990. Do you remember this site?
3. Acquired in 1997-98, this property now encompasses 450 acres of water and preserve access for the community. Name the site...
4. 'Gramma G' served as mayor in 1952 and spearheaded much of Mentor's current cityscape and industrial footprint. Name our only women mayor and Mentor Recreation Park founder.
5. From 1951-57 it was known as Painesville Beach State Park. In 1967 it reopened as this- name the state property...
6. Two years before Mentor attained city status, this retail development opened in 1961- the first of its kind nationally. Do you remember?
7. Originally known as the Dickey Farm, its front porch was a platform during the first ever Presidential Campaign of its kind. Queen Victoria sent a wreath on the occasion of his state funeral that still remains in the memorial vault on its premises. Name the historic home...
8. Located on Station Street and still visible today, this building has been known as Columbia Match, Lake Shore Chemical, Mentor Knitting and this...
9. In 1973 the Cleveland Museum of Natural History transferred 673 acres of birding trails to Mentor. Name this property...
10. Originally located in Painesville, it came to Mentor in 1912 and still is the epicenter for agricultural programming and events today. Name the property...
answers- 1. Lucretia Garfield 2. Fire House Station #1 3. Mentor Lagoons & Nature Preserve
4. Eleanore Garfield 5. Mentor Headlands State Park 6. Great Lakes Mall 7. James A. Garfield NHS 8. Hart Nut & Washer 9. Mentor Marsh 10. Lake County Fairgrounds
The Lake County Fairgrounds is in Painesville Township not Mentor !
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