For thousands of years, Native Americans followed a north-south trade route through here. The Cuyahoga River allowed travel by canoe to an eight-mile portage trail to the south-flowing Tuscarawas River, which eventually led to the Ohio River. . . . — — Map (db m183610) HM
In 1879, local hardware store owners L.W. Loomis and H.E. Parks established a summer resort at Front Street and Prospect Avenue. The High Bridge Glens and Caves park spanned both sides of the Cuyahoga River and featured a dance and dining . . . — — Map (db m225405) HM
The property was first recorded in 1892, the building was built in 1912 as a store front by Archie B. Syme Construction. (The Syme name is still visible above the front entrance canopy) Early recordings indicate the address as 214 South Front . . . — — Map (db m144125) HM
To those who know war best-who have suffered its horrors in the service of their country. This memorial was erected and dedicated in 1947, under the sponsorship of The United Spanish War Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion and . . . — — Map (db m228876) WM
President - Mrs. T. F. Heath •
Vice-President - Mrs. L. Bonesteel •
Secretary - Mrs. H. W. Carter •
Treasurer - Miss Rose C. Kittelberger
And to ally citizens of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio who took part in developing This beautiful cemetery . . . — — Map (db m228879) HM
From the 1870s to 1920s, several amusement parks existed in the Gorge, featuring trails, scenic views, dance halls, caves and one of the first roller coasters. The remains of a hiking footbridge are all that's left from this time. The Gorge Dam . . . — — Map (db m228800) HM
The history of the Gorge reflects the ways humans use falling water for both scenery and industry. Hydroelectric power from this dam (built in 1912) was used to power electric rail cars. The lake was a cooling water source for the now closed . . . — — Map (db m228803) HM
People have used the Gorge for recreation for over 100 years.
Though long known as a local scenic landmark, it wasn't until 1878 that the Gorge got its first park - High Bridge Glens Park. Visitors came from as far as New York and . . . — — Map (db m228801) HM
