Spotlight: Mahoning Valley Historical Society
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Spotlight: Mahoning Valley Historical Society
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Historical society exhibit celebrates 100 years of WKBN
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Historical society exhibit celebrates 100 years of WKBN
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Take a walk through 150 years of history with MVHS! This video was presented to the attendees of our 150th Gala on Wednesday, September 10 to commemorate the anniversary of our founding in 1875. We couldn't have made it 150 years without those that know the importance of preserving history. We just want to say, Thank you! You can find this video and many more from our Stewart Media Archives Center on our YouTube page https://youtu.be/etbPqtx9g1k. | Mahoning Valley Historical Society
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Take a walk through 150 years of history with MVHS! This video was presented to the attendees of our 150th Gala on Wednesday, September 10 to commemorate the anniversary of our founding in 1875. We couldn't have made it 150 years without those that know the importance of preserving history. We just want to say, Thank you! You can find this video and many more from our Stewart Media Archives Center on our YouTube page https://youtu.be/etbPqtx9g1k. | Mahoning Valley Historical Society
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Archive Videos Highlight Mahoning Valley History | 3 Minutes With 6-27-25
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At Thursday’s Bites and Bits of History program at the Tyler History Center, Traci Manning, curator of education for the Mahoning Valley Historical Society, presented “Made in the Mahoning Valley: Local Firsts,” highlighting Mahoning Valley contributions to Ohio’s and the nation’s history. This year’s lunch-and-learn series is part of Ohio’s official America 250 – Ohio semiquincentennial initiative, which recognizes the contributions of communities across the state to U.S. history. | The Busines
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At Thursday’s Bites and Bits of History program at the Tyler History Center, Traci Manning, curator of education for the Mahoning Valley Historical Society, presented “Made in the Mahoning Valley: Local Firsts,” highlighting Mahoning Valley contributions to Ohio’s and the nation’s history. This year’s lunch-and-learn series is part of Ohio’s official America 250 – Ohio semiquincentennial initiative, which recognizes the contributions of communities across the state to U.S. history. | The Busines
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As part of its 150th anniversary celebration, the Mahoning Valley Historical Society hosted its June edition of “Bites and Bits of History” at the Tyler History Center, featuring Connie Jones, project manager of the Stewart Media Archives. Jones presented “Exploring the 1960s & 70s in the Mahoning Valley Through Media,” highlighting archived video clips from pivotal events such as the decline of the steel industry, organized crime in the region, and the assassinations of President John F. Kenned
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As part of its 150th anniversary celebration, the Mahoning Valley Historical Society hosted its June edition of “Bites and Bits of History” at the Tyler History Center, featuring Connie Jones, project manager of the Stewart Media Archives. Jones presented “Exploring the 1960s & 70s in the Mahoning Valley Through Media,” highlighting archived video clips from pivotal events such as the decline of the steel industry, organized crime in the region, and the assassinations of President John F. Kenned
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Who's ready for a tour? In 1974, WKBN rode along on a chartered bus tour of historic buildings in Youngstown. The tour was to raise awareness of the importance of preservation and getting structures listed on the national registry to secure funding. Check out the report that aired on May 12, 1974. This video was restored by our Stewart Media Archives Center. You can find this video and more on our YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwNAdbEDBzs. | Mahoning Valley Historical Society
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Who's ready for a tour? In 1974, WKBN rode along on a chartered bus tour of historic buildings in Youngstown. The tour was to raise awareness of the importance of preservation and getting structures listed on the national registry to secure funding. Check out the report that aired on May 12, 1974. This video was restored by our Stewart Media Archives Center. You can find this video and more on our YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwNAdbEDBzs. | Mahoning Valley Historical Society
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Check out this video from our Stewart Media Archives Center! Memorial Day may be over, but never does a day go by that we don't celebrate our troops! This video is from May 30, 1969 on WKBNof the Memorial Day parade in downtown Youngstown and the Smoky Hollow neighborhood. Clarence T. Sheehan of The Vindicator wrote, "The battlefields of Vietnam seemed a little closer to the crowd that lined Federal Street Friday morning as the hour-long Memorial Day parade paid tribute to Americans who gave the
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Tonight was our first Twilight Thursday of the season! There are still plenty of opportunities to see Memories of Christmas Past at the Arms Family Museum. We're open Tuesday - Sunday, 12:00 - 4:00 pm, with extended hours until 7:00 pm on Twilight Thursdays. The exhibit runs through December 31. Full details can be found at www.mahoninghistory.org. | Mahoning Valley Historical Society
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Today is the day! The 179th Canfield Fair is now open! Enjoy this video of the fair from our Stewart Media Archives from the year 1959. What is your favorite fair activity? You can see this video and more on our YouTube page https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7HHHavpPoU | Mahoning Valley Historical Society
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The man who could "float like a butterfly, and sting like a bee," visited the Mahoning Valley in 1972. On October 28, 1972, Muhammad Ali attended a benefit for boxer, Bobby Bell, father of Robert and Ronald Bell of Kool & The Gang. The benefit was held at Stambaugh Auditorium, and WKBN reporter, Mattie Majors had a chance to interview the legend. Check out this video from our Stewart Media Archives Center. You can find this video and more on our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJ
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Check out this video on from our Stewart Media Archives Center, orginially airing November 13, 1985. Holocaust survivor and actor, Robert Clary speaks at a Youngstown Rotary meeting about surviving Nazi concentration & death camps during WWII. Clary was best known for his role at French POW, Corporal Louis LeBeau, on Hogan's Heroes as well as roles on several soap operas including Days of Our Lives. WKBN-Channel 27's Ode Aduma reporting. You can find this video and more on our YouTube page https
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Check out this great video from our Stewart Media Archives Center. A memorial service was held at Stambaugh Auditorium in Youngstown, Ohio, for Martin Luther King, Jr. where several interfaith & community leaders spoke to honor the slain Civil Rights activist. WKBN - Channel 27 reporter Bill Bowser interviewed Mahoning Valley residents in attendance. A march from the Southside to the steps of the courthouse in downtown was also organized around the time of the vigil. | Mahoning Valley Historical
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Check out this video from our Stewart Media Archives Center from June 30, 1964. Updates on the passenger lines and terminal closures in Youngstown, Ohio. Erie Lackawanna and Pennsylvania closes passenger lines while Baltimore & Ohio scales back. You can find this video and more on our YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PBek3UWhtM | Mahoning Valley Historical Society
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Check out this great footage from our Stewart Media Archives Center of First Federal Savings and Loan in the Newport Village neighborhood of Boardman Township, on the border of Youngstown's southside. WKBN - Channel 27 reporting. This video, and many more, can be found on our YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@mahoninghistory | Mahoning Valley Historical Society
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Check out this video from our Stewart Media Archives Center of a report that aired on WKBN on September 14, 1966. Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad automatic switcher with freight cars being weighed, sorted and 'humped' at the Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad's huge electronic Gateway Yard at Struthers. Color broadcasting was just getting started locally when this story was shot. You can find this video and more on our YouTube Page https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ml682brMVHQ | Mahoning Valley Histo
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Check out this video from our Stewart Media Archives Center! This report from WKBN aried on October 11, 1960. Radio stations WHOT, WBBW, WKBN & WFMJ broadcast from the Square in downtown Youngstown for Community Chest fundraiser. Check out hepcat Boots Bell's style! You can find this video and more on our YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6Cv_l961g4 | Mahoning Valley Historical Society
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Who wants to go for a ride? Check out this video from our Stewart Media Archives Center of the Idora park Carousel! This report aird on October 26, 1984 on WKBN with Gary Hanson reporting. Third graders from Campbell, Ohio took a field trip to Idora Park to say goodbye to the carousel before it was dismantled and relocated to New York. Idora Park, known as "Youngstown's Million Dollar Playground," was an amusement park on the Southside of Youngstown, Ohio which operated from May 30, 1899 to Sept
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Check out this video from our Stewart Media Archives Center! This report aired April 30, 1988. The Edsels, Campbell, Ohio Doo-Wop group famous for their hit tune "Rama Lama Ding Dong", reformed & rehearsed for a performance at Radio City Music Hall in NYC. WKBN - Channel 27's Ode Aduma reporting. An interesting connection with another Valley musician, Del Sinchak regarding "Rama Lama Ding Dong", that, "[Del] Sinchak came to Maderitz with a new group called The Edsels and asked him to give a list
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Hi-ho, Hi-ho, it's off to work we go! Check out this video from our Stewart Archives Media Center from August 12, 1956 of the shift change at Youngstown Sheet & Tube in Campbell, Ohio! This footage aired on WKBN. You can find this video and more on our YouTube page https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtP3BG1uNEo. | Mahoning Valley Historical Society
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Check out this video from our Stewart Media Archives! Bill Bowser, of WKBN, participated in a ride along with Uptown Cab & Livery driver, Ricardo Colón as part of Governor James Rhodes' statewide contest to award favorite cab drivers during National Taxi Cab Week. This report aired on October 15, 1968. You can view this video and more on our YouTube page https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhtXDvjqJ8E | Mahoning Valley Historical Society
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Check out another great video from our Stewart Media Archives Center! The "Speedy Delivery" man, Mr. David McFeely (David Newell), from Mister Rogers' Neighborhood visited the Eastwood Mall in Niles, Ohio. WKBN - Channel 27 reporting. | Mahoning Valley Historical Society
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Check out this video from our Stewart Media Archives Center that aired on October 23, 1970. First anniversary of Youngstown State University's radio station, WYSU. WKBN - Channel 27 reporting. Unfortunately, there isn't any audio to this film clip. Recognize anyone? Let us know in the comments! You can find this video and more on our YouTube page https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wE_YbrRXNY | Mahoning Valley Historical Society
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Join Traci as she gives us a quick sneak peek of Memories of Christmas Past at the Arms Family Museum. We open tomorrow, November 15, from 12:00 - 4:00 pm. Bring your donation for Feed Our Valley to get half off your admission. See you soon! | Mahoning Valley Historical Society
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Recently, the mill stones at Lanterman's Mill in Mill Creek Park were being dressed (sharpened). The last time this happened was in 1990. Here is the report from that time and the Vindicator article that gives more indepth information about the process. Vindicator Article: https://books.google.com/books?id=4fJYAAAAIBAJ&pg=PA12&dq=dewey sheets mill&article_id=1031,3922835&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjF_vet5uGHAxWRlYkEHVuEN2cQ6AF6BAgIEAI#v=onepage&q=dewey sheets mill&f=false You can find this video on o
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Who doesn't love homemade, Ohio maple syrup?! Check out this video from our Stewart Media Archives Center from March 15, 1971 of Sutton's Maple Syrup in Kinsman, Ohio. WKBN-Channel 27's Bill Bowser does the reporting. You can find this video and many more on our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/AnZkgddeebE | Mahoning Valley Historical Society
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"A Patch of Blue" premiered in Youngstown, Ohio at the Paramount Theater. Boardman native Elizabeth Hartman was honored by the city of Youngstown & interviewed by WKBN - Channel 27. Starring opposite the late great Sidney Poitier & Shelley Winters, Hartman was nominated for an Academy Award (the youngest nominee at that time) and won a Golden Globe for New Star of the Year. Here is the interview with Elizabeth Hartman. You can find this video and others on our YouTube page! https://www.youtube.c
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