Northfield in Summit County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Brandywine Falls
Photographed By Don Morfe, June 28, 2010
1. Brandywine Falls Marker
Inscription.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Brandywine Falls. It is in the valleys that one can realize most effectively a sense of isolation and freedom from the sights and sounds…which go to make the modern city. , Olmsted Brothers, 1925.
Since the 1800, the Cuyahoga Valley has been a place of retreat from urban life. Building on this tradition, citizens worked tirelessly to preserve what is now Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Created in 1974, the park protects open countryside, a canal that helped build the nation, and the river that helped spark Earth Day and the Clean Water Act. Brandywine Falls, In the early 1800s the power of Brandywine Falls was harnessed to drive grist, saw, and woolen mills to support a thriving industrial community. From the 1920s through the early 1940s, the beauty of the area attracted a progressive artists’ community. The power and beauty of the cascading waters continue to speak to us today, providing a natural scene for inspiration, photography, and weddings.
It is in the valleys that one can realize most effectively a sense of isolation and freedom from the sights and sounds…which go to make the modern city. Olmsted Brothers, 1925.
Since the 1800, the Cuyahoga Valley has been a place of retreat from urban life. Building on this tradition, citizens worked tirelessly to preserve what is now Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Created in 1974, the park protects open countryside, a canal that helped build the nation, and the river that helped spark Earth Day and the Clean Water Act.
Brandywine Falls—In the early 1800s the power of Brandywine Falls was harnessed to drive grist, saw, and woolen mills to support a thriving industrial community. From the 1920s through the early 1940s, the beauty of the area attracted a progressive artists’ community. The power and beauty of the cascading waters continue to speak to us today—providing a natural scene for inspiration, photography, and weddings.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1925.
Location. 41° 16.656′ N, 81° 32.286′ W. Marker is in Northfield, Ohio, in Summit County. Marker is on Brandywine Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8230 Brandywine Road, Northfield OH 44067, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 8, 2012, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 488 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on December 8, 2012, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
