Tag Archives: Grove City
Emil Ambos and the Ambos Pleasure Farm
Discovery of a collection of glass negatives reveals the history of Ambos Pleasure Farm
Grove City Today
Host Javier Sanchez interviews the mayor of Grove City, Richard (Ike) Stage, about the evolution of the city from its small, rural past to today’s booming economy, hiking trails and good eats. Photos courtesy of: PhotOhio, Southwest Franklin County Historical Society
Driving with Darbee: Grant-Sawyer House
One of the first permanent structures in Grove City is the Grant-Sawyer House. Follow architectural historians Jeff Darbee and Nancy Recchie as they explore its history and how it anchored the newly platted Grove City.
From the Vault: Beulah Park
In 1923, Beulah Park opened as Ohio’s first thoroughbred racetrack. Travel through time via memorabilia of the track. And learn how its owners – the Robert Deinst Family – brought gambling entertainment to Grove City, while creating a high standard for equine care and management. Photos courtesy of: Janet Shailer, Grandview Heights Public Library, BJ […]
Grove City
Once a frontier town that would eventually nurture thoroughbreds, Grove City, Ohio, is now a thriving outdoors destination. Join us for a look at Beulah Park, the Grant-Sawyer House and Grove City today.