President Hayes’ family lived in two separate houses along William Street during his childhood.
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When Delaware Welcomed: Vice President Henry Wallace
Wallace was a key speaker at several major events
Rutherford And Lucy’s Thanksgivings
The Hayes’ first Thanksgiving in the White House was celebrated on November 29, 1877.
Landmarks Of Delaware County: Stuyvesant Hall
The building features three wings built around a courtyard and a bell tower.
A Trolley Ride Into Delaware’s Holiday Heart
A warm holiday trolley ride that brings Delaware’s history to life
Landmarks Of Delaware County: OWU Student Observatory
The telescope boasted a 9 ½ inch refracting lens.
Landmarks Of Delaware County: The Delaware Post Office Building
The total price tag for the new Post Office was $75,004.48.
Landmarks Of Delaware County: The Hotel Blee
The Hotel Blee may have had a troubled beginning.
A Quiet Fourth Of July In Delaware 103 Years Ago – Except For A Stray Bullet
That bucolic scene was tempered, however, by a strange occurrence.
The Curious Case Of The Caged Convict: A Scene From Delaware History
In May of 1882, Andy Ehman saw a chance to escape.