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Search: Manuscript Collection in format [X] Ohio City (Cleveland, Ohio) -- History -- Sources. in subject [X]	Results: 5 Items
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1	Title:	Ohio City, Ohio, Records
	Creator:	Ohio City, Ohio
	Dates:	1836-1851
	Abstract:	Ohio City was annexed to Cleveland, Ohio, in 1854. The two cities occupied opposite banks of the Cuyahoga River. The collection consists of documents relating to a loan negotiated by Ohio City (1834), amendment to the act which incorporated Ohio City (1837), abstract of votes for and against the union of Ohio City and Cleveland (1851), and a memorandum of agreement concerning the annexation of Ohio City to Cleveland (1854).
	Call #:	MS 3423
	Extent:	0.10 linear feet (1 container)
	Subjects:	Ohio City (Cleveland, Ohio) -- History -- Sources. \| Cleveland (Ohio) -- History -- Sources.
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2	Title:	William Bainbridge Castle Account Book
	Creator:	Castle, William Bainbridge
	Dates:	1853-1854
	Abstract:	William Bainbridge Castle (1814-1872) was the Mayor of Ohio City, Ohio (1853-1854), which was annexed to Cleveland in 1854. He then became Mayor of Cleveland. The collection consists of financial accounts of Castle during the time he served as mayor of Ohio City. Also included are some entries regarding appointments in the police department.
	Call #:	MS 3189
	Extent:	0.20 linear feet (1 container)
	Subjects:	Castle, William Bainbridge, 1814-1872. \| Ohio City (Cleveland, Ohio) -- History -- Sources. \| Mayors -- Ohio -- Ohio City.
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3	Title:	Richard Lord Papers
	Creator:	Lord, Richard
	Dates:	1835-1838
	Abstract:	Richard Lord was the president of the New Harbour Company, a joint-stock company formed to promote real estate development in Ohio City (which was incorporated in 1836 and annexed to Cleveland in 1854). The company went bankrupt during the panic of 1836. Collection consists of papers concerning the formation and activities of the New Harbour Company of Ohio City, Ohio. The collection consists of papers concerning the formation and activities of the New Harbour Company of Ohio City, Ohio.
	Call #:	MS 1316
	Extent:	0.10 linear feet (1 container)
	Subjects:	Lord, Richard. \| New Harbour Company. \| Real estate business -- Ohio -- Ohio City (Cleveland, Ohio) \| Stock companies -- Ohio -- Ohio City (Cleveland, Ohio) \| Ohio City (Cleveland, Ohio) -- History -- Sources.
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4	Title:	Willeyville, Ohio, Records
	Creator:	Willeyville, Ohio
	Dates:	1835-1846
	Abstract:	Willeyville was an allotment in the southeast section of Ohio City, Ohio, purchased by John W. Willey (Cleveland's first mayor), James S. Clark and others for commercial development. The group also purchased land directly opposite this allotment in the Cleveland Flats area on the east side of the Cuyahoga River, and then built the Columbus Street bridge to connect the two sections of land. This thoroughfare diverted Cleveland-bound traffic that had previously traveled through the West Side Market of Ohio City directly to Cleveland via the new Willeyville area and Cleveland Centre, precipitating the Columbus Street "Bridge War" of 1836. The collection consists of a statement showing sale of lots in Willeyville, 1835-1836; certificates of tax sales, 1838-1844; and notices of tax delinquency, 1843-1846.
	Call #:	MS 1317
	Extent:	0.10 linear feet (1 container)
	Subjects:	Real property -- Ohio -- Ohio City (Cuyahoga County) \| Willeyville (Ohio City, Cuyahoga County, Ohio) \| Cleveland (Ohio) -- History -- Sources. \| Ohio City (Cleveland, Ohio) -- History -- Sources.
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5	Title:	William L. Foote Papers
	Creator:	Foote, William L.
	Dates:	1819-1856
	Abstract:	William L. Foote was a resident of Ohio City, Ohio, which was annexed to Cleveland in 1854. The collection consists of personal and general correspondence, land contracts, and deeds. Most of Foote's correspondents were members of his family still living in Connecticut.
	Call #:	MS 3181
	Extent:	0.20 linear feet (1 container)
	Subjects:	Foote, William L. \| Real property -- Ohio -- Ohio City (Cuyahoga County) \| Deeds -- Ohio -- Cuyahoga County. \| Ohio City (Cleveland, Ohio) -- History -- Sources.
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