Please join us on Tuesday November 24, 2015 at 7:00 pm for a new presentation  by Ralph A. Pfingsten

Ralph’s presentation, TRUE GRIT will tell the story of Berea Sandstone and its place in history.

All are welcome to this free event.

SPECIAL NOTE:

Our 2016 Calendars will be available for purchase along with all of our numerous publications.  With Christmas just a mere month away, this is a perfect opportunity to stock up on some Christmas gifts!

Location:

Cretan party Center

3853 West 168th Street

Parking available in the lot off Albers Ave, behind Walgreens.

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Meg Colwell, Principal of Puritas Community Elementary School, holds a copy of “Historic West Park” a coloring/activity book.  These books were donated at the start of the school year to one grade in every West Park elementary school.

The books feature word games and sketches of various historic West Park places and buildings suitable for coloring.

Each recipient was encouraged to learn the history of their own family through family photo albums and discussions with their parents and grandparents.

It is our hope that we’ve stimulated some youngsters to embrace a love of history, starting with the very neighborhood where they attend school.

This project was funded by a grant from Neighborhood Connections, an affiliate of the Cleveland Foundation and the Ohio Arts Council.

The West Park Historical Society proudly announces the dedication of the new Puritas Springs Park ~ Ohio Historical Marker!

A large gathering assembled under the shade trees at the Parkridge Apartments on the corner of Puritas and W. 194th  just a few steps away from the new Puritas Springs Park ~ Ohio Historical Marker.

Pictured, left to right:

Mark Sundlov, local history office manager of the Ohio History Connection; Christine Rafalke, Elaine Staley and Ellie Mapson, the three West Park Historical Society Trustees who were instrumental in bringing this distinctive addition to West Park.

In 1915, John E. Gooding  purchased then developed the former picnic grounds into the amusement park that so many fondly recall.  Shown above are members of the Gooding family who were with us to help celebrate!

Thank you to all who shared the day with us! We look forward to meeting you all again at another West Park Historical Society event.

Please join us on Sunday, August 30th at 2pm. for the unveiling of the Ohio Historical Marker commemorating the

HISTORIC PURITAS SPRINGS PARK

Meet in the area of Puritas Avenue at West 194th Street ~ Please park on the side streets only.

Following the dedication we will celebrate the Ten-Year Anniversary of the West Park Historical Society

Join us for light refreshments and a video presentation

The Terrace at Big Met Grille

2:30- 5:00p

4811 Valley Parkway ~ Park in the Big Met lot across from the Metroparks Rangers building.  Follow the path and footbridge to the south