History and Evolution of Bexley Neighborhoods
Join our own Larry Helman to learn about the development and evolution of Bexley’s neighborhoods! This is a presentation from the 2023 Bexley Day celebration. The History and Evolution of Bexley Neighborhoods In this video presentation, Larry, takes the viewer through stunning visuals and fantastic stories, tracing the development of
… Help us remember
Do you remember the Van Ramsey and/or Joyce Photo Studios, the Feed Bag Restaurant, Don’s Drive-In, the Steelman’s Bicycle Shop or Seckel’s Variety Store? What about some of the area’s swimming pools, such as the Bath Club, Nu Sanitary, Tavernel, and the Excelsior Club? Preserving the story of your family,
In honor of Mayor David Madison
All of us at the Bexley Historical Society mourn the loss of our devoted friend and trustee, David Madison. David was committed to service and community throughout his life, serving as a member of Bexley City Council, as a trustee with the Bexley Historical Society, and as Bexley’s Mayor for 32 years.
THANK YOU TO ALL THOSE WHO JOINED AT THE LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP LEVEL!
We heartily thank the 25 individuals who joined at the $300 Lifetime Member level. All of the Bexley Historical Portraits of Memories have been distributed. While the Lifetime Member level remains available, we no longer have the book available. If you have an interest in the book, please let us
Bexley Century Homes – Celebrating Homes 100 Years or More
Bexley Public Library and the Bexley Historical Society are honoring Bexley’s homes of 100 years or more with special markers. These markers have been generously funded by the Paige and Mike Crane Fund of the Bexley Community Foundation. If your home was built by 1923 or older, and you would
The Cottage Museum: Once the precious home for the McGuire family.
On August 27, 2023, we had the honor of spending time with members of the McGuire family. They are descendants of the McGuire’s who lived in the Caretaker’s Cottage (now known as the Bexley Historical Society Cottage Museum) from 1933 until 1959. After leaving Jeffrey Mansion, the remaining McGuire’s then
The Sheila Straub of the Bexley Bloomers works magic on the Historical Society Cottage — Thank you!!
The Bexley Historical Society Board of Trustees would like to send a big Thank You to Sheila Straub, BHS Trustee and of the Bexley Bloomers Club for her efforts in beautifying the landscaping surrounding the Bexley Historical Society Cottage Museum (2080 Clifton Ave). Below are some images of the end
Ever wonder about Sessions Village?
Follow us on the journey – starting in 1855, through the present day. How Sessions Village and it’s neighbors came to be the unique neighborhoods they are. Find the article by going to Articles>About Bexley>Our Special Neighborhoods>Sessions Village or click this link: http://bexleyhistoricalsociety.org/the-sessions-village-neighborhood/
More “Tidbits”!
Our second series of “Tidbits” have now been published – focusing on places just outside of Bexley. See our posting – The Forgotten Parks and Open Spaces – of the East Side – and learn about some curious places that surround our community! Find these items by selecting Articles >
Historical Tidbits!
We are launching a new series called “Historical Tidbits” These are short articles curious Bexley mysteries. See our first posting – The Forgotten Parks and Open Spaces – of Bexley – and come back as more curiosities and mysteries are discovered and explained! Find these items by selecting Articles >