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CURATORS' CORNER
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The Norwood Historical Society Curators have two items of which they have questions. Your help would be appreciated. Click on either image for more information.
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The first is a Hires Root Beer Bottle from Norwood, Ohio. But where in Norwood was the bottling plant?
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The second is a post card marked Rev. Johannas Glaesser, Norwood, Ohio. But where in Norwood is the church ... and what is its name?
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The Norwood Historical Society's curators have an item in the collection that is something of a puzzle. It is an empty 26 fluid ounce glass Hires Root Beer bottle. Below are two views of this mysterious object.
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FRONT VIEW
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BACK VIEW
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On the back is the statement ...
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Research of city and suburban directories and other sources do not show a Hires Bottling Company in Norwood, Ohio, at any time. Hires Lane was one suggestion — but the directories have no listing for a bottler on that street.
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So, was there a Hires Bottling Company in Norwood, and, if so, where was it located, and when was it in operation? If not, what is the explanation for this labeling. |
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Lee G. sent us an e-mail about Hires Root Beer. He said he remembers touring the plant as a Sharpsburg student. He said the plant was on Duck Creek, near Hudson Avenue.
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The Curators have acquired another curious item. This postcard appears to be of an unidentified Norwood church. Can you name this church and its location?
The particulars of the card are:
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Research shows that there was a Rev. John P. Glaesser residing at 5153 Montgomery Pike (Norwood City Directory, 1909-10). He may be the same man. However, his church affiliation is not given.
Note: A closer review of the directory has the following listing for Rev. Glaesser: |
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Glaesser John P. (Evangelical Protestant) 5153 Mont-
gomery Pike
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One of the following churches may be his:
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Steve T. guesses that the location could be the parking lot behind Mound Cafe.
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L. Elliot sent the following e-mail:
"I'm almost certain the church on the post card is the building that now belongs to The American Legion post 123. It was formerly used by "the Odd Fellows" organization. Its about the 6th or 7th building on the left past White Castle going north on montgomery road before you get to Sorrentos Pizza. When the structure was built in 1892 (corner stone marking) It was a German church. The Norwood Library has a book with a picture of the church before the tall copper steeple was removed years later. Hope this helps." |
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