Bedford in Cuyahoga County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Bedford Township Hall
Bedford Historical Society Museum and Library
— Built 1874-75 Exterior Restored 1965-66-67 —
The first floor of this building housed the Bedford Township administrative offices from 1875 until the Township was dissolved in 1951. The auditorium on the second floor was called the Opera House, and was the community's cultural, entertainment and political center for many years. The Masonic Lodge occupied the third floor from 1875 until 1928. The old town hall served briefly as the Bedford City Hall, from 1954 to 1963. The Bedford Historical Society acquired the building in 1963 and opened its museum and historical library here in March 1964.
This tablet erected in memory of James W. Titterington 1937-1967
Erected 1968 by Bedford Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1875.
Location. 41° 23.4′ N, 81° 32.081′ W. Marker is in Bedford, Ohio, in Cuyahoga County. Marker is on South Park Street east of Willis Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker is affixed to the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 30 S Park St, Bedford OH 44146, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Bedford Historic Business District (within shouting
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Also see . . . Bedford Historical Society. Website homepage (Submitted on February 14, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 21, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 160 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 21, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
