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Near Northfield in Summit County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
 

Champion Electric Company

 
 
Champion Electric Company Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 2, 2022
1. Champion Electric Company Marker
Inscription. In 1920, Willis Hale built the Champion Electric Company near the ruins of the old gristmill. Here he produced restaurant appliances until 1937, when his factory was destroyed by lightening. These cider block ruins are form this last industry in Brandywine Village.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1920.
 
Location. 41° 16.612′ N, 81° 32.31′ W. Marker is near Northfield, Ohio, in Summit County. Marker can be reached from Metro Parks Bike and Hike Trail, on the left when traveling north. The marker is on the grounds of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park near Brandywine Falls. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8176 Brandywine Rd, Northfield OH 44067, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Brandywine Falls (here, next to this marker); Forgotten Village of Brandywine (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cuyahoga Valley National Park (about 300 feet away); Stanford Farm (approx. one mile away); Boston Township World War II Honor Roll (approx. 1.3 miles away); Welcome to Cuyahoga Valley National Park (approx. 1.4 miles away); Bustling Boat-Building Village (approx. 1.4 miles away); Fortunes Rise and Fall (approx. 1.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northfield.
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Champion Electric Company Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 2, 2022
2. Champion Electric Company Marker
Champion Electric Company Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 2, 2022
3. Champion Electric Company Marker
Champion Electric Company Ruins image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 2, 2022
4. Champion Electric Company Ruins
Brandywine Falls image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 2, 2022
5. Brandywine Falls
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on July 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 10, 2022, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 277 times since then and 123 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 10, 2022, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.

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