Tag Archives: Reynoldsburg
Alexander W. Livingston: Livingston Seed Co.
The modern-day tomato originated in Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
The Rural Side of Life
Step into the rural side of Central Ohio including the birth of the modern-day tomato.
Benders Bridge
Benders Bridge was located on Livingston Avenue crossing Blacklick Creek almost at SR 256. The man in the photo is Lambert Moor, Husband of Kitty Graham Moor and Father of the photographer, Charles Moor. Photo courtesy of the Heritage Center Museum, 1485 Jackson Street, Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068. http://www.rths.info/
Constable Bert Ebright
The photo came with this description: “I get the biggest kick out of showing this photo when I give tours of the heritage center. I always compare it to Barney on ‘The Andy Griffith Show.’ Bert was the first constable of the township and everyone has a story about him.” Photo courtesy of the Reynoldsburg-Truro […]
Rickly and Pelts
Jack Rickly and his 3 month fur catch from Blacklick Creek, 1930. The Rickly family owned the local lard plant and the museum has a can of theirs on display at the heritage center. Photo courtesy of the Reynoldsburg-Truro Historical Society, Heritage Center Museum, 1485 Jackson Street, Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068. http://www.rths.info/