A Minute of History is a series of audio recordings originally broadcast on WGTE FM91. Written and recorded by Don Rettig, the series is sponsored by a grant from Metroparks Members.
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Clearing The Swamp Forest Early settlers of northwest Ohio had to clear the dense forest of the Great Black Swamp. |
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The Coming Of The Canal A little village of 1,200 residents would one day rival London because of the prosperity that was sure to follow the canal. [Visit the Canal ... (more) |
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Lucian Lathrop, Abolitionist From Sylvania Sylvania was well-known for its roucus, anti-slavery activity. One prominent resident, Lucian Lathrop, purchased a home there in 1847. [More ... (more) |